7th Grade History

Question 1

Electoral college

Answer 1

body of the electors who represent the people’s vote in choosing the president

Question 2

Precedence

Answer 2

an action or decision that later served as an example

Question 3

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 3

treasurer of the nation’s economy and money

Question 4

Thomas Jefferson

Answer 4

secertary of state

Question 5

Judiciary Act of 1789

Answer 5

set up federal court system

Question 6

National debt

Answer 6

money owned by the U.S.

Question 7

Bonds

Answer 7

certifications that promised payment plus interest

Question 8

Speculators

Answer 8

people who buy items at low prices in hopes that values will rise to make a profit

Question 9

Loose construction

Answer 9

favors greater federal powers

Question 10

Strict construction

Answer 10

federal government has very limited powers

Question 11

French Revolution

Answer 11

rebellion of French people against their king in 1789

Question 12

Neutrality Proclamation

Answer 12

U.S. would not take sides with any European country at war

Question 13

Privateer

Answer 13

private ships hired to a country to attack its enemies

Question 14

Little Turtle

Answer 14

Native American chief that defeated us

Question 15

Political parties

Answer 15

groups that help elect people and shape policies

Question 16

Judicial review

Answer 16

power to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional

Question 17

Challenges the new nation faced

Answer 17

they faced economic and foreign policy problems

Question 18

Washington’s precedents

Answer 18

recognizing foreign governments and negotiating treaties

Question 19

Pinckney’s Treaty

Answer 19

American ships the right to free navigation of the Mississippi River

Question 20

1st and 2nd national capitals

Answer 20

Our First National Capital was Washington D.C and the 2nd one was NYC

Question 21

Whiskey Rebellion

Answer 21

farmers lashed out against the tax on whiskey
They had Refused to pay tax collectors.

Question 22

Alien and Sedition Acts

Answer 22

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions state documents that argued that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional
It was used as an example

Question 23

Marbury v. Madison

Answer 23

establish Supreme Court’s power to check the power of the other branches of government
Constitution gave power to hear only certain types of cases - Marbury’s wasn’t one

Question 24

Election of 1800 and its significance

Answer 24

The Democratic-Republican Party candidate was VP Thomas Jefferson, he had defeated the Federalist Party candidate President John Adams.

Question 25

Louisiana Purchase

Answer 25

a land deal between the United States and France

Question 26

Federalist party vs. Democrat-republican party

Answer 26

Democratic-Republican Party- strict constitution - Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Federalist Party - loose constitution - founded by Hamilton

Question 27

Hamilton’s bank plan & Jefferson’s opposition

Answer 27

Thomas Jefferson believed this national bank was unconstitutional.

Question 28

Hamilton’s debt plan - compromise to make it work & Jefferson’s opinion

Answer 28

Hamilton won the decision for the national government to take over and pay the state debts

Question 29

What were the differences in Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson’s beliefs? Explain how their beliefs led to the establishment of political parties and how both men affected each party.

Answer 29

Jefferson and Madison argued a national bank would encourage unhealthy partnerships with government and wealthy business interests. Argued since it wasn’t in the Constitution it couldn't be created. The main differences were the government power, which was a strict government, and a social view. 2 examples of their disagreements were the national banks and interpretation of the constitution. Hamilton's economic plans included establishing a national bank to manage debt and promote industry, while Jefferson feared this would concentrate too much power in the federal government and preferred policies that supported the agricultural economy and decentralized power. Additionally, their views on democracy differed, with Hamilton distrusting the "common man" and believing in a strong elite leadership, whereas Jefferson had greater faith in the people's ability to govern themselves.

Question 30

Bullet Points for the Essay

Answer 30

-Gave them a national bank -Gave a government a safe place to keep money -Make loans to business and government -Issue bank notes-paper money would be used as currency -Jefferson and madison argued a national bank would encourage unhealthy partner with government and wealthy business interest -Argued since it wasn't a constitution it couldn't be created