Economics
What was the major similarity between Shays Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion?
They were ultimately about taxes (property tax and excise tax on whiskey)
What were the four cabinet departments given to Washington?
State, Treasury, War, and Justice (Attorney General)
What was the Judiciary Act of 1789?
It established the Supreme Court and the lower federal court.
Who is the leader of the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton
What's the significance of the Election of 1800?
Demonstrated that power could be peacefully transferred from one party to the other.
As part of compromise, what did Hamilton have to promise to get Southern members of Congress to support his economic policies?
Move the capitol from New York in the north to a new city, Washington D.C., in the south.
What did Washington specifically do to keep the United States out of a costly war with France and Britain?
He made a Proclamation of Neutrality to make it clear to the world and the nation the United States position on the war.
Why were Americans dissatisfied with Jay's Treaty?
It did not deal with the issue of impressment.
Who is the leader of the Democratic-Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson
What do call traditions or practices passed down over time?
Precedent
Alexander Hamilton proposed Congress create a national bank. For what purpose?
Repository for collected taxes (customs fees) and to provide loans for individual and states.
Serving for two terms, being called "Mr. President," using a cabinet, and saying "So help me God" during the oath are all called _____________________.
Precedents
What do call powers, net specified in the Constitution, used by government which allows it to pass laws that are considered "necessary and proper?"
Implied powers
Which party believe in strengthening the national government, building ties to Britain, and was supported by merchants and manufacturers?
Federalists
What was the foreign relations crisis that nearly caused a war because of a "bribe" that was requested as protection money?
XYZ Affair
Which part of Hamilton's economic plan would benefit new industries and businesses?
The creation of a national bank which can provide loans OR protective tariffs.
What is the act of forcing individuals to serve in the navy?
Impressment
What's missing from Hamilton's plan to fix the economy?
1) Assume states war debt
2) Creation of a national bank
3) Liquor tax (whiskey)
4) ?
Tariffs (tax on imports)
Which party favored state governments, free trade, was pro-France, and was supported by farmers and workers?
Democratic-Republicans
How were Presidents Washington and Adams foreign policies similar?
Both leaders maintained a policy of neutrality in the war between Britain and France despite immense pressure from members in their cabinet (Washington) and their party (Adams).
What part of Hamilton's economic plan was NOT supported by members of Congress from Southern States?
The assumption (taking responsibility) by the national government of ALL war debt from the Revolutionary War.
Part of Alexander Hamilton's proposed economic plan was tariffs. Why were they controversial?
Protective tariffs were placed on foreign manufactured goods which made them more expensive. Southern States relied on imports and opposed them. Northern manufactures supported because it made their products relatively cheaper and competitive.
What gave the government the right to arrest foreigners and those who spoke out against the United States after the XYZ Affair?
Alien and Sedition Acts
How did the two political parties differ in their view of the Constitution?
Federalist loosely interpreted the Constitution which would expand the power of the federal government; Democratic- Republicans strictly interpreted the Constitution which restricted federal power.
Why was the Sedition Act so controversial?
It violated the First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and of the press.