private ships hired by a country to attack its enemies
privateer
What said the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional?
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Who was the first Secretary of War?
Henry Knox
BONUS - what do people mean when they refer to something as being "as secure as fort knox"?
What was the incident in which French agents asked American officials for a bribe and to consider a treaty between the US and France?
XYZ Affair
What gave the US claim to Native American lands in exchange for $20,000 worth of goods?
Treaty of Greenville
an action that later serves as an example
precedent
certificate of debt that carry a promise to buy back at a higher rate
bond
Who was unanimously chosen by the Electoral College twice to be the President of the United States?
George Washington
Who was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who was sent to Britain to work out a compromise between the United States and Britain over the seizing of British ships?
John Jay
What was the fight between the Native Americans and General Wayne over control of the western lands?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY*
Battle of Fallen Timbers
body of electors that represent the people's vote in choosing a president
electoral college
money owed by the United States
debt or national debt
Who was the first Secretary of State?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
Bonus - What bill is he on?
What was a reaction by farmers to a tax that they did not want to pay?
Whiskey Rebellion
people who buy items at a low price in hopes that the value increases
speculator
groups that help elect people and shape politics
political parties
Who was the 2nd president elected in 1796?
John Adams
Why did the South agree to pay for the Revolutionary War debt?
Hamilton agreed to move the national capitol to the south, Thomas Jefferson agreed.
What laws limited foreigners to wait for citizenship and made it illegal to voice criticism of the federal government?
Alien and Sedition Act
federal government should only do what the Constitution says
strict construction
federal government should do more than specifically what the Constitution says, elastic clause
loose construction
Who was sent to make a treaty with Spain to open up the Port of New Orleans?
Thomas Pinckney
What did the French storm to start the French Revolution?
The Bastille
What three warnings did Washington give in his farewell address?
stay neutral in foreign affairs
avoid too much public debt
do not allow for political parties