Adams
True or False : Were these words part of George Washington's Farwell Address that address foreign policy? "observed good faith and justice toward all nations...It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances"
True
What did Hamilton believe his proposal to the Federal Government accomplish?
The Federal payment of state debts would give the states a strong interest in the success of the country. It would also show foreign governments that the US was able to repay their debts.
How did Alexander Hamilton help Washington DC be selected as the Nations new capitol?
Hamilton made a compromise with southern leaders that if they supported paying of the war debts that the capitol would be located in the south.
Why did President Adams send negotiators to France?
The French had begun capturing American Ships.
Who expressed concern that political parties were a threat to the ability of people in government to work together
George Washington
What events led to the treaty of Greenville?
Native Americans demanded that settlers living North of the Ohio River leave the area leading to a battle. The native Americans lost.
Why did Hamilton propose to have high tariffs on imports?
He wanted to raise money for the government and protect American industries from foreign competition.
The citizens who sold their bonds due to part of Hamilton's plan that was passed accepted it for more money than the bond's stated value. True or False
False, they ended up accepting less.
What was the United States reaction to the French Agents' demand for a loan and a bribe?
United States strengthened its army
Whose forces were defeated by Anthony Wayne in the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
Shawnee Chief Blue Jacket
What happened during the Whisky Rebellion?
Congress passed taxes on Whisky which made farmers upset which lead to attacks and armed people burning down buildings. and George W. calling in troops to break up.
Why did French seize American Ships?
The French though Jay's Treaty was a way to help Britain fight them.
How much power does the President have over the cabinet?
The President can dismiss cabinet officers without Senate approval.
What was the name of the civil uprising against the taxing power of the federal government?
Whiskey Rebellion
Why was Jay's Treaty unpopular?
It did not address impressments or British inference with trade.
What is a precedent?
something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow
example : "Mr. President"
Who did the French send instead of representatives and what did John Adams call them
XYZ
What did Pickney's treat give to American?
It gave free navigation of the Mississippi river and the right to trade in New Orleans
What party supported the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Federalists
Which party believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Republicans
True or False :Madison and Jefferson supported a National Bank?
False Madison and Jefferson believed it would benefit the wealthy and that the Constitution did not give them the power to create one.
What id the Judiciary Act of 1789 do?
It established a federal court system. It made an agreement on what people though we should do with state and federal law.
Hamilton argued that the new United States of the government should do?
pay off the Confederation government's debt from the Revolutionary War.
The Proclamation of Neutrality barred which warships from American Ports?
French and English
What party was Thomas Jefferson a leader in ?
Republicans