WASHINGTON & THE NEW NATION
This was the protest in 1794 where farmers rebelled against a whiskey tax.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
This party, led by Hamilton, supported a strong federal government.
What are the Federalists?
This scandal involved French agents demanding bribes from U.S. diplomats.
What is the XYZ Affair?
This 1803 deal doubled the size of the United States.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Washington warned against these in his Farewell Address because they could divide the nation.
What are political parties (factions)?
This party, led by Jefferson, supported states’ rights.
What are the Democratic-Republicans?
These laws limited immigrants and punished critics of the government.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
These explorers were sent by Jefferson to explore the new territory.
Who are Lewis and Clark?
This power allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is judicial review?
These were Washington’s closest advisors who led government departments.
What is the Cabinet?
Federalists were strongest in these areas of the country.
What are cities / the Northeast?
This election was called the “Revolution of 1800.”
What is the Election of 1800?
This woman helped guide and translate for the expedition.
Who is Sacagawea?
This Chief Justice strengthened the power of the Supreme Court.
Who is John Marshall?
Washington warned the U.S. to avoid getting involved in these with other nations.
What are foreign alliances / foreign entanglements?
Democratic-Republicans were supported mainly by these groups.
Who are farmers and people in the South and frontier?
This made the Election of 1800 historically significant.
What is the first peaceful transfer of power?
This was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
What is finding a route to the Pacific / exploring the Louisiana Territory?
This case reinforced federal power over states.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
This action by Washington during the Whiskey Rebellion proved the strength of the new federal government.
What is using federal troops to stop the rebellion?
This disagreement between Hamilton and Jefferson helped create political parties.
What are differences over government power / interpretation of the Constitution?
This group was targeted by the Alien and Sedition Acts because they often supported Jefferson.
Who are immigrants (especially Irish immigrants)?
This Native American leader tried to unite tribes against U.S. expansion.
Who is Tecumseh?
This principle means the Constitution is the highest law of the land.
What is federal supremacy?