Terms
Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow
Precedent
What changes did Washington make to the government?
Set up a court system, establish his cabinet and added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
This event caused issues with farmers in Pennsylvania because of a new tax on whiskey made by Hamilton
Whiskey Rebellion
Which side wanted a strong federal government?
Federalist
Who was Adams' vice president and why?
Thomas Jefferson because he received the second-most votes
Group of advisers to the President
Cabinet
In order to have the Southern States agree with his plan, Hamilton promised to support...
Moving the capital of the US to the South
After the Americans fought the Native Americans, the US created this treaty to allow for white settlers to control Ohio
Treaty of Greenville
Who did the Democratic-Republicans think should be in charge of the government?
The people
During the XYZ affair, what did France do that caused tension with the United States?
They sent agents the request a bribe and loan for the United States to meet with the government.
a certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future
Bonds
To build the national economy, Hamilton asked Congress to create what and who disagreed with his plan
Create a national bank and Jefferson/Madison disagreed because they thought it was unconstitutional
The Proclamation of Neutrality barred what ships from American ports?
French and British
Which side believed in a strict reading of the Constitution?
Democratic-Republicans
What was the purpose of the Alien Act?
To give the President the power to imprison any non-American males or deport them if they were seen as a danger
A person living in a country who is not a citizen of the country
Why was the Bill of Rights important for Washington to include in the Constitution?
It gave the people their civil liberties and basic freedoms
This agreement with Spain made it so Americans were able to navigate freely through the Mississippi River and trade in New Orleans.
Pinckney's Treaty
What agreement did the Federalists use to support the creation of a national bank?
What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?
To arrest any person who wrote anything false or malicious against the President or government
Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority
Sedition
Why didn't the Southern States want to pay debts from wartime?
They felt that they had already paid their share so they shouldn't have to pay again.
Why might Americans and the French disagree with Jay's Treaty?
Since it was an agreement with Britain which many individuals didn't agree with.
What do the Federalist and Democratic-Republicans have in common?
Both sides supported the Constiution
Why was the Sedition Act seen as unconstitutional?
People thought it violated the 1st Amendment because it took away the citizens' right to freedom of speech and press.