History 101 SBCC final exam Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

What: Collection of essays by Madison, Hamilton, Jay in support of the constitution Date: 1780s Significance: The essays are regarded as among the most important American contribution to political thought - Answer-Identification: Federalist Papers What: Violent protest by Pennsylvania farmers against the federal tax on Whiskey Date: 1790s Significance: Washington shut down this protest, it was the only time the president has actually commanded an army in the field. - Answer-Identification: Whiskey Rebellion What: Acts passed which limited the freedom of speech and press, and restricted the liberty of noncitizens Date: 1790s Significance: These acts thrust "freedom of expression" to the center of discussions in American liberty. - Answer-Identification: Alien and Sedition Acts What: Thomas Jefferson's purchase from France of land west of the Mississippi River Date: 1800s Significance: More than doubled the territory of the United States at the cost of only 15 million - Answer-Identification: Louisiana Purchase What: Legislation passed by Virginia/Kentucky, written by Madison and Jefferson in response the the "Alien and Sedition Acts" which called on federal courts to protect free speech Date: 1790s Significance: The revulsion against these acts greatly contributed to Jefferson being elected as president - Answer-Identification: Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions What: Occurred after Jefferson refused to pay the pirates to protect American ships Date: 1800s Significance: The first war fought by the United States and the nations first encounter with the Islamic world. - Answer-Identification: Barbary WarWhat: A group of younger congressmen who were calling for war with Britain Date: 1810s Significance: Believed in free trade and liberating the US from Europe from any infringement on American liberty - Answer-Identification: War Hawks What: Last battle of the War of 1812 led by General Andrew Jackson Date: 1810s Significance: Although the peace treaty was signed before the battle occurred, word has not reached American yet - Answer-Identification: Battle of New Orleans Who: A Native American leader who tried to unite all Indians into a confederation to resist white encroachment on their land Date: 1800s Significance: During the War of 1812, he and his followers joined the British to fight against the U.S. - Answer-Identification: Tecumseh