During the Revolutionary War, the U.S. government used bonds to pay for the war. What is a bond?
A certificate from the government that the government promises to pay back with interest.
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What is a political faction?
An organized political group.
100
Name the 2 countries who were at war when Washington was president:
France and Britain
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Did the XYZ Affair deal with France or Britain?
France
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How many real teeth did Washington have when he was inaugurated as president?
One. :(
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When Washington became president, he created a Cabinet. Name the 4 Cabinet positions:
secretary of state, secretary of war, secretary of the treasury, and attorney general
200
Did the Federalists and the Republicans agree on how big the government should be? Why or why not?
No. The Federalists wanted a strong central government and the Republicans wanted a strong state government.
200
Explain the Alien Act. Why did the Federalists want this act?
The Alien Act made people live in the US for 14 years before they could become a citizen. The Federalists wanted this act because they were afraid of immigrants becoming US citizens and siding with the Republican side.
200
What suggestions did Washington have for the nation's future in his Farewell Address?
1. Do not create political parties 2. Stay out of European affairs
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Alexander Hamilton created a financial plan to pay for the government's debt. Name the 2 parts of Hamilton's plan:
1. Pay off all of the state and national debt 2. Create a national bank
300
Describe 4 things about the Republican party:
1. led by Thomas Jefferson 2. wanted people to have political power 3. wanted strong STATE government 4. loose interpretation of Constitution 5. oppose national bank 6. pro-French
300
Why did the majority of Americans stop supporting the French Revolution?
It was becoming too violent. Over 17,000 people were executed.
300
Explain the Sedition Act. What Constitutional Amendment did this violate?
The Sedition Act made it illegal to criticize the president or the government. The First Amendment - Freedom of the Press
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What is the Elastic Clause do? And why did Hamilton use the Elastic Clause to create the national bank?
The Elastic Clause provides Congress powers beyond what is specifically stated in the Constitution. Congress does not have the Constitutional power to create a national bank, so Hamilton used the Elastic Clause to "stretch" the power of Congress.
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Why did farmers make whiskey?
The roads were bad, and there was no refrigeration. So farmers turned their extra wheat into whiskey so they could ship their product and make money.
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Describe 5 things about the Federalist party:
1. Led by Alexander Hamilton 2. wanted the wealthy and educated to lead 3. wanted a strong CENTRAL government 4. loose interpretation of the Constitution 5. national bank 6. pro-British
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What was the main result of the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
Native Americans gave up their territory in the Northwest.
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Explain the XYZ Affair.
Adams sent 3 men to France in response to France attacking American ships. 3 French agents asked for $250,000 and millions of dollars in loans. Furthermore, the French did not agree to stop stealing American ships.
400
Name the French king whose head was chopped off during the French Revolution.
King Louis XVI
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How did the Whiskey Rebellion end? What was the primary significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Washington sent troops to western Pennsylvania. The event was a successful demonstration of national power.
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Who became president in 1796 and what party did he belong to?
John Adams. Federalist.
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Name four things that Washington accomplished during his presidency:
1. The US had a federal government that worked 2. Washington avoided war 3. The British left the Northwest 4. The economy was improving 5. Washington willingly gave up power twice
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In response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, what argument did Jefferson make in favor of state's rights?
The states should be allowed to disobey national laws if they choose.
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What type of power did Hamilton use to justify his creation of the national bank?