The XYZ Affair
What country was involved in the XYZ Affair alongside the U.S.?
France
What does "Alien" mean in this context
A foreigner
Who was the leader of the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
What did the Federalists think about a national bank?
They supported it.
What was the name of the American President during the XYZ Affair?
John Adams
What did the Sedition Act make illegal?
Criticizing the government or President.
Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson
How did the Democratic-Republicans want to interpret the U.S. Constitution?
They believed in a strict interpretation.
What did the French officials (X, Y, and Z) demand from the American diplomats?
A bribe and a loan for France.
Which group of people did the Alien Acts target?
Immigrants, especially those from France.
What kind of government did the Federalists support?
A strong central government.
What was the name of the event where farmers protested a tax supported by Federalists?
The Whiskey Rebellion.
What kind of economy did the Democratic-Republicans support?
An agricultural economy.
Why did the Federalist Party originate?
To support the creation of a strong national government and Constitution