The Federalist Era
This act, passed in 1790, established the structure of the federal court system in the U.S.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the U.S. in this city.
What is New York City?
John Adams was a member of this political party during his presidency.
What is the Federalist Party?
This was the main opposition party to the Federalists in the late 18th century.
What is the Democratic-Republican Party?
Thomas Jefferson became the third president of the United States, but the first to be inaugurated in this location.
What is Washington, D. C.
This cabinet member proposed a financial plan that called for the federal government to assume state debts.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned against forming these with foreign nations.
What are permanent alliances?
Adams faced a diplomatic crisis known by this name when French agents demanded bribes from American diplomats.
What is the XYZ Affair?
The Republicans, led by this man, favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Jefferson is credited with making this 1803 land acquisition that doubled the size of the United States.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania was caused by a federal tax on distilled spirits.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
Washington created this group of advisors, including Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, to assist him in governing.
What is the Cabinet?
In 1798, Adams signed these controversial laws aimed at suppressing dissent and limiting immigration.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Republicans opposed this 1798 set of laws, arguing that they violated free speech.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
During Jefferson's presidency, this famous expedition was launched to explore the newly acquired western territories.
What is the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The Federalists supported this country's monarchy in the wars of the French Revolution.
What is Great Britain?
During Washington's presidency, these two groups sold their deflated war bonds to speculators who in turn capitalized on Hamilton's plan to assume these debts, paying them off at face value.
Who were farmers and former soldiers?
This 1800 election rival defeated Adams in a bitter presidential contest.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
These resolutions, written by Jefferson and Madison, argued that states could nullify unconstitutional federal laws.
What are the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
Jefferson responded to British and French interference with U.S. shipping by passing this 1807 law, which stopped all foreign trade.
What is the Embargo Act?
This treaty, signed in 1795 with Spain, opened the Mississippi River to American navigation.
What is Pinckney's Treaty?
This 1794 treaty with Great Britain, negotiated by John Jay, averted war but was unpopular with many Americans.
What is Jay's Treaty?
In one of his last acts as president, Adams appointed several men to these positions.
Who are Judges?
The Republicans gained national power after winning this election in which Thomas Jefferson became president.
What is the Election of 1800?
This 1803 Supreme Court case under Jefferson established the principle of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?