Vocab
partnership
Alliance
allowed the president to imprison aliens he thought were dangerous
Made it a crime to criticize the US government
Alien and Sedition Acts
money that is owed
Debt
2nd president of the United States
John Adams
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a country’s policies regarding government within their own country
Domestic Policy
-Pay off War debt
-Create stable economic system
-Maintain national security
-Define authority of central government
Washington's Problems
political system in which representatives are responsible for governing
Republic
Hamilton places tax on whiskey. Many farmers did not have the money to pay the tax on whiskey. Farmers begin to protest. Washington sends army to maintain order.
Whiskey Rebellion
Tax on imported goods
Tariffs
relations with governments of other countries
Foreign Policy
Developed because of arguments between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Mainly arguments over the power of the federal government
First political parties (Democratic-Republican and Federalist parties)
groups of people sharing a common political philosophy and support for candidates with that philosophy
Political Party
-Repay the debt
-Establish a National Bank
-Tax Whiskey
-Create a protective tariff
Hamilton's Financial Plan
Clearly favoring one party or faction.
Partisan
activities meant to weaken a government by using resistance or rebellion toward authority
Strict Interpretation of the Constitution
Stronger State's Rights
Democratic-Republicans
remaining independent and not taking sides on an issue
Neutrality
Emphasis on Manufacturing
Rule by wealthy/educated
Loose interpretation of the Constitution
Federalists
a prohibition or blocking of trade with a certain country
Embargo
governmental interference in political affairs of another country
Interventionism
What position did Alexander Hamilton hold in the Executive Cabinet?
Secretary of Treasury
policy of separating and not participating in international relationships
isolationism
In his ________, Washington warned us against 2 things:
________ &
________
Farewell Address; Political Parties & Foreign Alliances
forcing someone into service for an organization or government
Impressment