Washington
Why were the farmers upset during the Whiskey Rebellion?
Smaller farmers were impacted more by the tax
What was John Adams previous role?
Vice President
What was Lewis and Clark's mission?
To explore the new territory added by the Louisiana Purchase
Why is the election of 1800 important?
First peaceful transfer of power from one party to another
The right to keep and bear arms is covered by this amendment
2nd
What city was Washington inaugurated in?
New York City
What political party was John Adams?
Federalist
Where did Lewis and Clark start their journey?
St.Louis
How many states were in the Union before the Louisiana Purchase?
16
The Declaration of Independence was written this year. A. 1803 B. 1607 C. 1787 D. 1776
1776
What did Washington warn about in his farewell?
Sectionalism
Foreign affairs
Factionalism
What was the XYZ affair?
The French sending delegates for peace talks but asking for a bribe
How long was their journey?
How much was the Louisiana Territory purchased for?
$15 million
He wrote "Common Sense" to persuade Americans to support independence from Britain. A. Thomas Jefferson B. John Adams C. Samuel Adams D. Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
What did Jay's Treaty do?
Britain paid for damages to American ships, and gave up their forts in the US. The US paid their debts to British merchants
What did the Alien and Seditions Act do?
Make it harder for immigrants to become citizens
Make it illegal to criticize government officials
Why was York important to the expedition?
Why was Marybury V. Madison so important?
It allowed the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
The U.S. Constitution grants certain powers to the national government and others to the states. This constitutional concept is called this. A. Popular Sovereignty B. Republicanism C. Checks and balances D. Federalism
Federalism
Why was George Washington worried about the French Revolution?
He was worried that he could not honor the treaty with France and stay neutral
Who did John Adams beat in the election of 1796?
Thomas Jefferson
What tribe did Lewis and Clark stay with during their first winter?
Mandans
What does a Laissez fair economy mean?
A free market economy with minimal to no government control
He was killed during the Boston Massacre. A. Crispus Attucks B. Bernardo de Galvez C. John Paul Jones D. Haym Salomon
Crispus Attucks