Chapter 8 Test Flashcards
French agents tried to get bribes from the United States and caused a scandal known as the
XYZ Affair
Druing his presidency, John Adams helped the United States avoid war with
France
During John Adams presidency the ________ in Congress passed laws to limit immigration and restrict free speech
Federalists
The debate over sates rights had been going on since the writing of the
Constitution
When Thomas Jefferson talked about “certain matters” that were criminal in his speech to the country….he was talking about what?
printing criticism of the government
What did Thomas Jefferson mean when he said that the bills referred to were against the constitution?
That they violated constitutional rights like the rights of free speech and press that were guaranteed by the 1st ammendment
In his farewell address, George Washington advised against becoming involved in European affairs because
he wanted to avoid war
What was related to the issue of states rights?
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Washington’s response o the Whiskey Rebellion
proved the strength of the national government
Who had the greatest impact on the economic policy of the Washington administration?
Alexander Hamilton
Why did so many Southerners oppose Hamiltons financial plan?
Their states had aid off their war debts already
Why did southern members of Congress agree to support Hamilton’s plan?
The nations new capital would be built in the south.
Under the treaty that ended the American Revolution, the area from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi belonged to
the United States
According to the Republicans, what did the Sedition Act violate
the First Amendment
What other issue divided Republicans and Federalists during John Adams presidency?
Alien Acts
The Republicans and Federalists were both
political parties
Which of the following was a function of the National Bank
to be a safe place for deposits of government funds
An outsider from another country
alien
a person who buys things hoping the price will rise and that he or she will make a profit
speculator
a general who defeated native american tribes in the Battle of Fallen Timbers
Anthony Wayne
the most important; basic; forming the foundation of an idea or action
fundamental
He was nominated as the presidential candidate by the Federalist
John Adams
unfriendly adverse or opposed
hostile
an organized political group
faction
He considered factions to be selfish groups unconcerned with the well being of the whole nation
James Madison
Describe the Republicans views
were led by Thomas Jefferson Believed people should have political power Favored strong state government Emphasized agriculture Favored strict interpretation of constitution Were pro-French Opposed national bank Opposed protective Tariff
Describe the Federalists Views
Led by Alexander Hamilton
Believed wealthy and educated should lead
Favored strong central government
Emphasized manufacturing, shipping, and trade
favored loose interpretation of constitution
were pro British
Favored national bank
favored protective tariff
In 1789 the United States was about _______ the size it is today
1/4
Thomas Jefferson supported __________
France
Alexaner Hamilton supported
Britain
In the election of 17966, ________ became the second president
John Adams
John Adams was a ________
Federalist
The vice president for Thomas Jeffereson was a
Republican
George Washington sent _________ to put down the Whisky Rebellion
troops
Members of the _______ party supported Jay’s treaty
Federalist
Republicans usually supported
France
Federalist usually supported
Britain
When George Washington left office he warned about the dangers of
Political parties
A tax on liquor led to the
Whisky Rebellion
Why did some people say the Alien and Sedition Acts violated the democratic principles of the American Revolution
They said they violated Free Speech because the Sedition acts made it a crime to say negative things about the government. They said the alien acts increased the presidents power to deport immigrants or anyone he considered dangerous.
T/F The Framers of the Constitution expected political parties to develop
False–they did not expect it
T/F The country’s first two political parties were the Republicans and Democrats
False–The Republicans and Federalists
T/F George Washington opposed the development of political parties.
True
T/F Both political parties supported strong central government
False–Federalists wanted strong central government, Republicans wanted strong state governments
T/F New Political parties have emerged to replace the country’s original parties.
True
T/F At First, the president and vice president were required to be members of the same political party.
False– The first and second place winners became President and Vice President.
