Bill of Rights
What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Protect individual rights from abuse by the Federal Government.
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury and proposed a financial plan that created political parties?
Alexander Hamilton
What court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address regarding foreign nations?
Avoid permanent alliances
What was a key reason the War of 1812 was called the "Second War for American Independence"?
Britain had not fully respected U.S. sovereignty
Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people?
The 10th Amendment.
Which two Founding Fathers opposed Hamilton’s financial plan?
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
What significant event occurred during Jefferson’s presidency that doubled the size of the U.S.?
The Louisiana Purchase
What foreign policy did the U.S. follow during its first 100 years based on Washington’s advice?
Neutrality
What effect did the Embargo Act have on American trade?
It drastically reduced American exports
True or False: The Bill of Rights limits the power of state governments.
False
What financial institution did Jefferson and Madison believe was unconstitutional?
The National Bank
Why was Jefferson concerned about purchasing Louisiana?
He was unsure if it was constitutional
What event involved the French demanding bribes from American diplomats in 1797?
The XYZ Affair
What significant consequence of the War of 1812 boosted the American economy?
Increased American manufacturing
What document originally lacked a Bill of Rights, leading to its later addition?
The U.S. Constitution
What major conflict among Founding Fathers led to the formation of political parties?
Disagreements over Hamilton’s financial policies
What was significant about Jefferson’s inauguration?
It was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties
What was the main purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
To silence critics and threats to the U.S. government
Why was the period after the War of 1812 called the "Era of Good Feelings"?
Political divisions decreased with the dominance of the Democratic-Republican Party
Why was the 10th Amendment significant to the balance of power between states and the federal government?
It limited federal government power by reserving unspecified powers to the states or the people
What rebellion did Washington suppress to demonstrate the strength of the federal government?
The Whiskey Rebellion
How did the policies of President George Washington strengthen the federal government?
Enforcing federal laws, establishing financial stability, and remaining neutral in foreign affairs
How did the Monroe Doctrine shape U.S. foreign policy?
It warned European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere
What was a significant long-term effect of the Monroe Doctrine?
It established the U.S. as a protector of the Western Hemisphere