Federalist Foundations
What city served as the first capital under the Constitution where George Washington was inaugurated?
New York City
Who was the Secretary of the Treasury who created the financial plan?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the British practice of kidnapping American sailors called?
Impressment
What developed because of disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson?
Political Parties
Which act made it harder for immigrants to become citizens?
Alien Act
What is a precedent?
A tradition or example set for future presidents
What is a tariff?
A tax on imported goods
What treaty removed British forts from the Northwest Territory?
Jay’s Treaty
Which political party believed in a loose interpretation of the Constitution?
Federalists
Which act made it illegal to criticize the government?
The Sedition Act
What 1794 event showed that the federal government could enforce its laws?
The Whiskey Rebellion
Name one major part of Hamilton’s financial plan.
Pay off national/state debts
OR Create a national bank
OR Pass a protective tariff
What was the bribery attempt by French officials called?
The XYZ Affair
Which political party believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Democratic-Republicans (Anti-Federalists)
What constitutional amendment did the Sedition Act violate?
The First Amendment
Why was Washington’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion important?
It showed the federal government had the power to enforce laws
Why did Hamilton want to create a national bank?
To stabilize the economy and manage government money (get the nation out of debt!)
What undeclared naval conflict followed the XYZ Affair?
The Quasi-War
What was the major problem in the Election of 1796?
The President and Vice President were from different parties
Why did Democratic-Republicans oppose the Sedition Act?
It violated free speech and targeted their party
Why did Washington declare neutrality during the conflict between France and Britain?
He believed the U.S. needed time to grow stronger economically and militarily
What constitutional argument did Federalists use to defend the National Bank?
The Elastic Clause / Loose interpretation
What was the major outcome of the XYZ Affair?
The U.S. strengthened its military and created the Navy
How did the Alien and Sedition Acts affect the Federalist Party?
People mistrusted them, leading to the end of the Federalist Era
In the political cartoon that we covered in class, what did the snake represent, and what did the little people represent
Snake: The Sedition Act attacking human rights
Little People: Free Speech, Free Press