Section 1
What was the name of the meeting that was convened to design a new U.S. Constitution?
Constitutional Convention
What politician defeated Thomas Jefferson in the Presidential Election of 1796?
John Adams
Was Adam's presidency well recieved?
Nope
What were the name of the documents written by a political party to argue for ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
Federalist Papers
Where did the Constitutional Convention meet in? What City?
Philadelphia
What was the name of the U.S's first "Constitution?"
Article of Confederation
Who was the King of France who was executed during the French Revolution? (Name and Number required)
Louis XVI (16)
Democratic-Republicans
Name the three individuals who wrote the Federalist papers.
John Jay, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton
Who was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
What was the name of the rebellion that saw Massachusetts Farmers rise up against the State Government over debts?
Shay's Rebellion
With what country did the United States establish a formal trade partnership with?
Great Britain
Who was Jefferson's Running Mate in the Election of 1800?
Aaron Burr
What politician helped draft a namesake treaty with Britain to prevent war and establish trade?
John Jay
Who was considered the Father of the Constitution who argued that the Article of Confederation needed to be tossed out and replaced?
James Madison
Who was the First Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
When British ships would capture American sailors and force them to work in the British Navy.
How many electoral votes did Jefferson receive in the election of 1800? Be within 3.
73
Britain agreed to give up its forts in what area of the United States?
Northwest Territories
Who was the Chief Justice who ruled in the Marbury vs. Madison case?
John Marshall
Name two objectives that the Secretary of the Treasury wanted to accomplish.
Create a National Bank and eliminate U.S. Debts.
Describe what the Alien and Sedition Acts were.
Prevent French agents from undermining U.S. government by deporting them, while also imprisoning those who criticize Federalist party.
Describe what Judicial Review is.
The power of the Supreme Court to determine if acts made by the President or Congress were constitutional or not.
The Marbury v. Madison case concerned the appointments of what federal positions?
Judges
What was the name of the "war" the United States found themselves in with France in 1798?
Quasi War