Federalists
Who was the first leader of the Federalist party?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the first leader of the Democratic-Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson
What 3 departments did Washington set up?
Treasury, State, and War
What was the whiskey rebellion?
farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey, so they led an armed revolt
Who won the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
What type of national government (how powerful) did the Federalists want?
Federalists wanted a strong and powerful national government.
What type of economy did Democratic-Republicans support?
An economy based on agriculture (farms)
Party loyalty will divide the nation
What were the Sedition acts?
Acts that made it a crime to write "harmful and false" things about the government
Who was John Adams?
The 3rd term president; a federalist
What type of economy did Alexander Hamilton believe was the best for the United States?
A strong economy based on manufacturing, trade, and business
Why did the Democratic-Republicans support the French?
They believed that the violence was justified because the French were fighting for a democracy.
How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?
He sent militia troop to stop the rebellion
What is an excise tax?
a tax on the production or sale of a product
What was the 12th amendment?
Changed how presidential elections work; each elector votes for president and vice president on separate ballots
Why did Hamilton think a national bank should be established?
Multiple answers:
1. To help with the collection of taxes
2. To provide loans to businesses
How did the Democratic-Republicans view the Alien and Sedition acts?
As a way to keep Democratic-Republicans from attacking the Federalist government; it limited their freedom of speech
How did Washington want congress to address him?
Mr. President
What did the States' Doctrine give the states authority to do?
nullify federal laws
Who tied in the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Why did Federalists want to keep a good relationship with Great Britain?
Many businesses owned by Federalists depended on business with Great Britain
Who did Democratic-Republicans believe should lead the country?
What political party was George Washington?
NONE, Washington did not like political parties
What does it mean to nullify a federal law?
refuse to recognize the law
Who did Alexander Hamilton think should run the government?
The wealthy and educated, a government for the elite