Washington
What warnings did Washington give in his Farewell Address?
He warned against political parties and foreign alliances.
What demand did the French agents (X, Y, and Z) make?
A large bribe for French foreign minister Talleyrand before negotiations could begin
Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?
France
What is a precedent?
An important action that creates a tradition for others to follow.
What was Washington’s most famous precedent?
Stepping down after 2 terms
What was the main argument of the KY and VA resolutions?
That states had the right to nullify (cancel) unconstitutional federal laws
What was the election of 1800 also known as because power transferred peacefully?
Peaceful Revolution
Jefferson was the main author of which important document in 1776?
Declaration of Independence
What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?
A tax on whiskey that unfairly affected small farmers and producers.
What did Adams do in response to the XYZ affair?
Expand Navy (Build Ships)
Build up Army
Jefferson passed the Embargo Act to prevent American ships from being attacked by which two European countries?
France and Britian
Who wrote the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
What was the Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)?
A declaration that the U.S. would not take sides in the war between Britain and France.
Why did some Americans believe the Sedition Act violated their rights?
It restricted free speech and freedom of the press
Many Americans responded to the Embargo Act by doing what illegally?
Smuggling Goods
The Louisiana Purchase was controversial because some believed Jefferson violated which document?
Constitution