Launching a new nation 1
French agents tried to get bribes from the United States and caused a scandal known as the Teapot Dome Scandal.
False
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What was the nations first capital city
During the troubles with France, Republicans in Congress passed laws to limit immigration and restrict free speech.
False
The debate over states’ rights had been going on since the writing of the Constitution.
True
John Adams helped the United States avoid war with Great Britain in 1800.
False
A tax on liquor led to the ________ ________, which marked the first time the
government sent troops to fight American citizens. (2 words)
whiskey rebellion
After much discussion about whether the Constitution allowed it, the ________ of the
________ ________was set up in 1791 to issue paper money and make loans to
farmers and businesses. (3 words)
bank
united states
The actions of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other leaders of the United
States were important because they helped determine how the __________ _________ would work. (2 words)
federal government
In his farewell address, George Washington warned against the dangers of ________ ________.
political parties
Republicans tended to be more supportive of ________, while the Federalists supported Britain.
france
What other issue divided Republicans and Federalists during John Adam’s presidency?
the Alien Act
According to the Republicans, what did the Sedition Act violate?
the First Amendment
What happened as a result of the Treaty of Greenville?
Native Americans lost most of their land in the Ohio territory.
Under the treaty that ended the American Revolution, the area from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River
belonged to the United States.
Why did southern members of Congress agree to support Hamilton’s plan?
The nation’s new capital would be built in the South.
Why did many Southerners oppose Hamilton’s financial plan?
Their states had paid off their war debts already, and wanted the northern states to do the same on their own
In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against becoming involved in European affairs because
he did not want the United States to be dragged into war.
Federalists were supported by which Americans?
merchants
workers who depended on manufacturing and trade for their jobs.
property owners.
In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against becoming involved in European affairs because
he did not want the United States to be dragged into war.
Members of the ________ Party supported Jay's Treaty.
federalists
Who considered factions to be selfish groups, unconcerned with the well-being of the whole nation?
James Madison
Which part of Hamilton's plan did not pass in Congress?
The tariff
Why did Hamilton urge Washington to stay friendly with Britain?
He argued American prosperity depended on trade with Britain.
What were Washingtons 4 accomplishments?
The U.S now had a functioning federal government
the economy was improving
avoided war
British left NW territory
With war fever rising what did Adams ask Congress to do?
increase the size of the army and rebuild the navy.