Political Parties
The first two political parties in the United States.
Democratic Republicans and Federalists.
This was an uprising that President Washington himself led the troops to stop.
the Whiskey Rebellion
Despite escalating tensions with France, what was Adams' decision about the possibility of war?
remain at peace
These were private ships hired by countries to attack their enemies
privateers
What is national debt?
the amount of money a country owes (to its citizens and other countries)
What political party did John Adams and Alexander Hamilton belong to?
Federalists
These are actions or decisions that later serve as examples.
precedents
This person became vice president when he lost the 1796 Presidential election to John Adams.
Thomas Jefferson
Washington believed that the best policy for the United States was to do this. It is another word for "not taking sides"
remaining neutral
These are certificates that people buy that promise that the government will buy them back for more money than they were bought for.
bonds
What political party did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison belong to?
Democratic Republicans
These are the reasons why Americans wanted Washington to be the first president.
- hero of the revolution
- seen as an honest leader
This affair occurred because the French wanted a bribe in order to talk to American Ambassadors.
the XYZ affair
This treaty settled border disputes with Spain
Pinckney's Treaty
These two men negotiated to fix the economic challenges of the United States
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
This political party was on the side of big business.
Federalist Party
This was a precedent that George Washington set when he decided to meet with different department heads to advise him.
the President's Cabinet
These laws were created in order to protect the United States. In actuality these acts were meant to crush opposition to war with the French.
the Alien and Sedition Acts
This unpopular treaty settled disputes between the U.S. and Great Britain
Jay's Treaty
These were the first two capitals of the United States.
New York and Philadelphia
This political party was on the side of farmers.
Democratic-Republican Party
This is what the Judiciary Act of 1789 set up in the United States.
Created the three levels of federal courts (district, circuit court of appeals, supreme)
These were created by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson in response to unconstitutional laws passed by Adams & Congress
the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
What was the importance of the Treaty of Greenville?
- gave US most Indian lands in the NW territory
- acknowledged Native American land claims