PEOPLE
The second President of the United States that was a Federalist.
Who is John Adams?
The debate over state's rights has been ongoing since the writing of this document.
What is the constitution?
Which Ordinance was created to detail how Land would be divided into Townships?
The Land Ordinance of 1785
Members of this faction supported John Jay's treaty.
Who were the federalist?
These particular farmers from Pennsylvania rebelled, tarred and feathered tax collectors, and faced off against the US militia led by George Washington. We call this event the ____________?
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
This person disagreed with Thomas Jefferson on many issues including the National Bank.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
These people tried to get bribes from the United States and caused a scandal called or known as the XYZ affair.
Who were the French agents?
An outsider or someone from another country.
What is alien?
Favored a strong state and local govt. over federal govt.
Who were the Republicans?
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of independence?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Negotiated a peace treaty with Britain to avoid war.
Who is John Jay?
During the troubles with France, Federalists in congress passed these laws to limit immigration and restrict free speech.
What is the Sedition Act?
When you do not choose a side?
What is neutral?
Favored a national tarriff.
Who were the federalists?
The act that increased the length of time a person from another country had to live in the U.S. to become a citizen.
What is the alien act?
Helped the United States avoid war with France in 1800.
President John Adams.
Which plan for forming our government was favored by SMALL states like Rhode Island, Maryland, and New Jersey?
What is the NEW JERSEY plan?
Another word for factions.
What is political parties?
Preferred a loose approach to interpreting the U.S. constitution.
Three things George Washington accomplished during his presidency.
1. Functioning government.
2. Improved economy
3. Avoided war
Who is General Anthony Wayne.
Which Plan for forming our government was favored by BIG states like Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia?
What is the Virginia Plan?
The British seized sailors from American boats and forced them to serve in the British Navy.
What is impressment?
Preferred a strict approach to interpreting the U.S. constitution.
Who were the republicans?
The last accomplishment of George Washington.