Paying Debt
What was the most pressing need of the first government?
Paying off the war debts from the Revolution.
what people argued Hamilton's plan was unfair
critics
what were Hamilton's supporters called
federalists
who was inaugurated in 1789
George Washington
who pushed the alien and sedition acts
federalists
whose plan was to tax imports
madison's plan
who were some of the bondholders
veterans of war
who evolved into the democrats
democratic republicans
Who declared war on Britain
France
how long until an immigrant can become a citizen
5- 14 years
how much did the u.s. owe to citizens
roughly 40 million
what year was a compromise reached
1790
when was the Republican Party founded
1854
Who found themselves in difficult position
President Washington
who controlled legislators of Kentucky
democratic republicans
how much did the U.S. owe to foreign leaders
11.7 million
who believed the government had the right to impose taxes
Hamilton
what party does not exist today
federalist
When did Washington issue the proclamation of neutrality
1793
who was angry at France
federalists
When did congress pass the Tariff Act
1789
how many troops did Washington lead
13,000
who favored a strong national government
hamilton
who intercepted all ships carrying goods to French ports
The British
who introduced the theory of interposition
the Virginia resolutions