This man not only created the first convention to begin constitution writings, but also wanted to create the national bank
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
100
The creation of three government branches allowed for this to be maintained, and therefore pacified many who feared too strong of a government
What is Separation of Powers?
100
In this event, Adams sent a report about the rudeness of French delegates to congress, but only acknowledged them by using three letters.
What is the XYZ Affair?
100
These first 10 amendments to the constitution were highly disputed as to their necessity.
What is the Bill of Rights?
100
This group of people felt that the Articles of Confederation were too weak
Who are Federalists?
200
This man, along with two others combined together to write the federalist papers, a series of essays in support of a constitution
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
200
This did little to solidify the status of Native Americans
What is Federal Structure?
200
This rebellion began when Farmers in Pennsylvania refused to pay a tax on a specific good, but Washington personally marched to end the rebellion.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
200
These two different plans regarding federal representation of states favored small or large states, but not both
What are the New Jersey and Virginia Plans?
200
This group of people was extremely against a constitution
Who are Antifederalists?
300
This man suggested the great compromise, a deal between the smaller and larger states for congressional representation (Senate vs. House of Reps)
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
300
This synonym for jurisdiction was heavily questioned when drafting the constitution
What is Sovereignty?
300
This was the election of Jefferson, which included lots of confusion and issues with ties and stalemates.
What is the Revolution of 1800?
300
These acts made it difficult for immigrants to come to America, and also allowed the government to persecute those who were acting “against” the government.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
300
A political party made solely to oppose the federalists
Who are Republicans?
400
This man assumed the presidency after Washington, but was overshadowed by Hamilton
Who is John Adams?
400
This treaty established American sovereignty over the Northwest and created a commercial relationship with Britain, but was scorned by the public
What is Jay's Treaty?
400
This was the culmination of many naval battles and cutting off trade with France.
What is the Quasi War?
400
This plan stated that if the government acted out of line, the states could nullify their actions
What are the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
500
This man helped solve the issues of popular sovereignty and limiting the power of the national government
Who is James Madison?
500
This treaty gave Americans the ability to navigate the Mississippi and deposit goods in New Orleans, set Florida’s boundary along the 31st parallel and protected America from Indians
What is Pinckney's Treaty?
500
This French citizens’ infraction of the Neutrality Act infuriated Washington, however France could do nothing to stop him