Forming a New Nation #1
The US ___________________in size after the War of 1812.
doubled
Did the power of the federal government increase or decrease after the Whiskey Rebellion?
The Whiskey Rebellion Farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled against the government for instituting a tax. President George Washington sent troops to stop the rebellion.This event showed that the power of the federal government increased. President George Washington to stop the rebellion shows that the U.S. Constitution increased the power of the federal government.
Creation of National Bank increase power of national government or decrease? Why
the creation of the national bank increased the power of the federal government because nothing within the Constitution explicitly granted the federal government this power, and therefore, a “loose” interpretation of the Constitution was used to give the federal government the power to create a national bank.
How did many Democratic-Republicans likely view the actions of President Washington during the Whiskey Rebellion?
They agreed with his actions because they believed that the federal government could tax citizens.
They agreed with his actions because they wanted to ensure each state stayed in the Union.
They disagreed with his actions because they felt that the federal government was too powerful.
They disagreed with his actions because they believed that citizens had a right to sell whiskey.
They disagreed with his actions because they felt that the federal government was too powerful.
Federalists or Anti-Federalists
“The federal government should assume the debts of the states because doing so will strengthen the United States economy.”
Fedarlists
True or False...George Washington would say...
The United States is better off when all of its citizens are united.
True
The Adams-Onis Treaty was signed in 1819. The agreement between the United States and Spain reduced tensions between the two countries over land.As a result of the treaty, the United States gained which region of land? Florida or Texas?
Florida
The Supreme Court established the precedent of judicial review in what case?
Marbury vs. Madison
Hamilton or Jefferson?
Argued for the creation of a national bank
Pushed for protective tariffs on foreign goods
Hamilton
Federalist or Anti-Federalists?
Which would most likely have supported Adams desire to increase the power of the United States military after the XYZ Affair?
Federalists
We the people of the United States, in order to perform a more perfect union emphasizes what..popular_______________
What is popular sovereignty
George Washington would most likely have agreed with which of the following statements?
The United States should not engage in trade with other countries.
The power of each branch of the federal government should be limited.
The state governments should have more power than the federal government.
The United States should not add amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
The power of each branch of the federal government should be limited.
The War of 1812 officially ended on December 24th, 1814. Which statement best describes a long-term effect of this conflict?
A Southern states began to outlaw slavery.
B The Federalist Party gained more political power.
C More American settlers migrated to western territories.
D Conflicts between settlers and Indigenous Peoples decreased.
C More American settlers migrated to western territories.
In 1798, Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts. Which of the following statements best explains a reason that these laws were passed?
1. Government leaders believed that citizens’ First Amendment rights should be protected.
2. Government leaders wanted to protect the interests of farmers in Southern states.
3. Government leaders were worried about the influence of immigrants in the United States.
Government leaders were worried about the influence of immigrants in the United States.
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
To discourage European countries from colonizing regions in the Americas
What is he talking about???
“There is nothing I dread so much as the division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our constitution.”
-John Adams
No 2 party system
Wrote the Star Spangled Banner
Who is Francis Scott Key
Jay’s Treaty was approved by Congress on August 14th, 1795. Which of the following best describes the purpose of Jay’s Treaty? Select all that apply.
A to prevent a second war with Great Britain
B to establish peace agreements with Indigenous Peoples
C to limit European trade in Latin American countries
D to expand trade opportunities for the United States
A to prevent a second war with Great Britain
D to expand trade opportunities for the United States