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Chapter 6-Federalists and Republicans Flashcards

1
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Who was the first Supreme Court Justice?

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John Jay

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2
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Who was the first secretary of war?

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Henry Knox

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3
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Who was the first secretary of the Treasury?

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Alexander Hamilton

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4
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Who was the first secretary of state?

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Thomas Jefferson

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5
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Who was the first Attorney General?

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Edmund Randolph

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6
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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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7
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What was the first order of business for Washington’ government?

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Pass a Bill of Rights

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8
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What does the first 8 of 10 amendments deal with?

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protecting the rights of citizens

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9
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What is the right expressed in amendment #10

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States rights

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10
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In 1793, an popular uprising in Western Pennsylvania called _______ protested taxing powers.

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Whiskey Rebellion

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What did George Washington do during the Whiskey Rebellion that previous governments could not do such as during Shay’s Rebellion?

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Washington sent troops into the region and suppressed the rebellion.

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These are powers specifically written into the words of the Constitution.

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Enumerated powers

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These are powers not specifically written but are assumed to be powers of any government.

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implied powers

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14
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list three enumerated powers of government.

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raise army
regulate commerce
set standard weights and measures
tax
make treaties
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15
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list three implied powers

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establish a bank to put tax deposits
borrow money
promote general welfare

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16
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Hamilton’s compromise with Jefferson in order to follow his government funding plan included locating ______ and establishing a ____.

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the capitol city in the south (D.C.)

bank of the United States (New York)

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17
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Peace and trade with England included a treaty negotiated by ____

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John Jay

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18
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Peace and navigation of Mississippi River by both the US and Spain included a treaty negotiated by _____.

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Charles Pinckney

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19
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This was an international scandal involving bribes demanded by French officials.

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XYZ Affair nearly leads to war with France.

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20
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The _____ and _____ laws were attempts by John Adams to maintain control over the government but instead back fired.

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Alien and Sedition Acts

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21
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What did George Washington warn Americans about at the end of his presidency?

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Avoid entangling treaties with Europe.

22
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What statements were written by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in response to Adam’s Alien and Sedition Acts?

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Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

23
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What was the essence of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?

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States could nullify laws which they believed were unconstitutional.

24
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What is the significance of the Election of 1800.

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Adams lost, Jefferson won, peaceful transition of power from one party to the other.

25
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Who was involved in a personal duel between the opposing political leaders?

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Hamilton vs. Burr Duel

26
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What is the significance of Marbury vs. Madison?

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Supreme court has judicial review power

27
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Which supreme court judge was impeached (though not removed) because he was too political?

A

Samuel Chase

28
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What did Thomas Jefferson do as president that he did not believe he had the power to do. although he did it anyway?

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bought Louisiana from Napoleon.

29
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Who was the naturalist that explored Louisiana for Thomas Jefferson

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Meriwether Lewis

30
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Who was the military leader of the Corps of Discovery?

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William Clarke

31
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What river did the Corps of Discovery head west on during their exploration?

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Missouri River

32
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Who was the Shoshone guide that helped the Corps of Discovery?

A

Sacagawea

33
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This was Thomas Jefferson’s attempt to halt all trade with warring Europe.

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Embargo Act fails because it only hurts New England shippers.

34
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This was Thomas Jefferson’s attempt to avoid trading with warring European powers.

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Non-Intercourse Act fails.

35
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What were the names of the two parties that began in the early 1800s?

A

Federalists

Jeffersonian Republicans

36
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List three Federalists

A

George Washington
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton

37
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List three Republicans

A

Thomas Jefferson
George Mason
James Madison

38
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Where was the power base for the Federalists?

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New England states

39
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What was the power base for the Republicans?

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Southern and western states

40
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How did the Federalists see national power?

A

stronger national power

41
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How did the Republicans see national power?

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weaker national power, stronger state powers

42
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What was the two major causes behind the War of 1812?

A

Impressing American sailors by the British

National honor as US territory was still occupied by British and their Indian allies

43
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What was the most significant naval battle of the War of 1812?

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Put-in-Bay on Lake Erie

44
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Who was the naval hero of the War of 1812?

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Perry on Lake Erie

45
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What was the British naval strategy during the War of 1812?

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Naval blockade of all shipping on eastern seaboard

46
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What city was raided and burned by the British in August 1814?

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Washington D.C.

47
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What is the significance of Baltimore in 1814?

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Site of Ft. McHenry and the Star Spangled Banner

48
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What was the last and largest battle of the War of 1812?

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New Orleans

49
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Who became famous at the battle for New Orleans in 1814?

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Andrew Jackson

50
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What did the Americans use at New Orleans that increase their chance for success in the battle?

A

cotton bales for entrenchment

51
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Just as the last battle of the War of 1812 was occurring, Federalists were attempting a shameful peace at the _____.

A

Hartford Convention

52
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The treaty of _____ ends the War of 1812 with few issues resolved.

A

Treaty of Ghent

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