Launching a New Nation 1
French agents tried to get bribes from the United States and caused a scandal known as the Teapot Dome Scandal.
False
John Adams helped the United States avoid war with Great Britain in 1800.
False
What is the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
The debate over states’ rights had been going on since the writing of the Constitution.
True
author of the Virginia Resolution and ally of Jefferson
James Madison
In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against becoming involved in European affairs because
he did not want the United States to be dragged into war.
The Western Confederacy backed by the British in the Battle of the Fallen Timbers were defeated by the Americans, this treaty was signed at the end and it entailed this
Treaty of Greenville- US paid $20,000 for Detroit, Chicago and Ohio
Which was a function of the National Bank?
to be a safe place for deposits of government funds
Washington’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion proved what?
proved the strength of the national government.
How was the French Revolution like the American Revolution?
Both began as a fight against monarchy and inequality.
Which individual had the greatest impact on the economic policy of the Washington administration?
Alexander Hamilton
Why did many Southerners oppose Hamilton’s financial plan?
Their states had paid off their war debts already, and wanted the northern states to do the same on their own
Why did southern members of Congress agree to support Hamilton’s plan?
The nation’s new capital would be built in the South.
The Spanish agreed to allow Americans to ship goods, grains, and livestock down the Mississippi River to Spanish controlled New Orleans in this treaty.
What is the Pickney Treaty?
What happened as a result of the Treaty of Greenville?
Native Americans lost most of their land in the Ohio territory.
DAILY DOUBLE
In Jays Treaty, what did Britain agree to do?
•pay for seized ships
•leave the Northwest territory
•stop aiding Native Americans
•end impressment
What other issue divided Republicans and Federalists during John Adam’s presidency?
the Alien Act
According to the Republicans, what did the Sedition Act violate?
the First Amendment
After much discussion about whether the Constitution allowed it, the ________ of the
________ ________was set up in 1791 to issue paper money and make loans to
farmers and businesses. (3 words)
bank united states
Another name for the Pickney Treaty
What is San Lorenzo?
Congress passed laws to set up the three departments of the executive branch. What are those 3 departments?
Treasury, State, and War
Washington appointed four well-known men as his top advisors. This group later became known as the Cabinet. What were the four positions?
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of State
Secretary of War
Attorney General
Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton developed a plan to solve the financial crisis. What were the 3 parts of the plan?
•Pay all federal and state debts
•Create a national bank
•Impose a high tax on imported goods
In the 1795 Treaty of Greenville, Native American leaders gave up most of their lands. Where was this land currently located?
This land makes up present day Ohio.
Where did British troops remain where they aided Native Americans in resisting American settlement.
Northwest Territory