Early U.S. Foreign Policy
What policy did Washington recommend in his Farewell Address to keep the U.S. out of European wars?
Neutrality/Isolationism
What was one major challenge Washington faced when he became the first president?
Setting up a new government and creating precedents
Who led the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was president when the Monroe Doctrine was issued?
James Monroe
Which European countries did most Latin American nations rebel against in the early 1800s?
Spain and Portugal
What was the main goal of the Jay Treaty with Great Britain?
To settle conflicts over trade and British forts in the Northwest Territory
What did the Whiskey Rebellion show about the new federal government?
It could enforce laws and maintain order
Who led the Democratic-Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?
That Europe should not interfere in the Americas
Who was the South American revolutionary known as “The Liberator”?
Simón Bolívar
The XYZ Affair involved U.S. diplomats and what foreign nation?
France
Why did farmers in western Pennsylvania rebel in the Whiskey Rebellion?
They opposed a tax that hurt small distillers and farmers
How did Hamilton and Jefferson disagree about the power of the federal government?
Hamilton wanted a strong central government; Jefferson wanted more state power
Why did the U.S. issue the Monroe Doctrine?
To protect new Latin American nations and assert U.S. leadership in the Western Hemisphere
Why did the U.S. care about Latin American independence movements?
To prevent European powers from regaining colonies near the U.S.
Why did Jefferson refuse to pay tribute to the Barbary pirates?
He believed paying would show weakness and encourage more demands
If George Washington had a least favorite NBA team, which would it be?
The Sacramento Kings
Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose the National Bank?
They believed it gave too much power to the federal government and favored the rich
How did the Monroe Doctrine reflect America’s growing confidence?
It showed the U.S. saw itself as a protector of the Western Hemisphere
How were the Latin American revolutions similar to the American Revolution?
They both fought for independence and self-government
How did the War of 1812 change America’s reputation in the world?
It showed the U.S. could stand up to a major power and increased national pride
How did Washington’s handling of the Whiskey Rebellion differ from how the Articles of Confederation might have handled it?
Washington used the army effectively, showing the strength of the Constitution
How did these two political parties reflect different views of the Constitution?
Federalists favored loose interpretation; Democratic-Republicans favored strict interpretation
What was the long-term effect of the Monroe Doctrine?
It became the foundation of U.S. foreign policy in the Americas
What challenges did new Latin American nations face after gaining independence?
Political instability and lack of experience with self-rule