paying debt
what was the most pressing need of the first government
paying off the war debts from the revolution
how did critics feel about hamilton's plan
that it was unfair to the original bond purchases
what did hamilton's followers call themselves
federalists
What document issued by Washington declared the U.S. to be "friendly and impartial" toward warring European powers?
Proclamation of Neutrality
How many total laws made up the Alien and Sedition Acts passed in 1798?
Four
what was James madison's plan
to tax imports
what year did congress create the bank of the united states
in 1791
How many broad categories do the rights of Americans fall into?
Three
Who did Washington send to Britain in 1794 to negotiate a treaty to avoid war?
John Jay
The first Alien Act extended the wait time for immigrants to become citizens from 5 years to what?
14 years
by 1789 how much did the united states owe to american citizens
$40 million
when did the whiskey rebellion start
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment
What status did Britain grant to the United States in Jay's Treaty regarding trade?
Most-favored nation
What term means incitement to rebellion or making it illegal to criticize the federal government?
Sedition
what did hamilton ask congress do
to redeem the bonds at full value
what were the farmers doing during the the whiskey rebellion
they were terrorizing tax collectors stopped court proceedings and robbed the mail
What legal phrase means the government must follow procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution?
Due process
What was the alternate name for the 1795 Treaty of San Lorenzo signed with Spain?
Pinckney's Treaty
Which theory, introduced by the Virginia Resolutions, stated a state could step in to stop an illegal federal action?
Interposition
how much did the united states owe foreign leaders
11.7 million
how many troops did washington lead to stop the rebellion
13,000
Which amendment requires every state to grant its citizens equal protection of the laws?
The Fourteenth Amendment
In what famous 1796 letter did Washington warn Americans against political parties and foreign alliances?
Farewell Address
What theory advanced by Kentucky argued that states have the right to declare an unconstitutional federal law invalid?
Nullification