History Unit 4 IDS Flashcards
What Washington’s Farewell Address
Speech delivered by Washington to congress when he chose not to run, warned against sectional politics, European alliances, and military intervention. No permanent alliances, stresses peace, little political connections, commercial relations are ok. Neutrality and isolation.
Who Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington, Congress
Where Washington’s Farewell Address
Congress, USA
When Washington’s Farewell Address
1796
Why Washington’s Farewell Address
Foreign policy (neutrality) was set for the next 100 years, with suggestions for future presidents such as inaugural/farewell address.
Who Embargo Act of 1807
Thomas Jefferson, affected farmers and sailors, especially French and British.
What Embargo Act of 1807
Economic Embargo ordered by Thomas Jefferson on all sea trade—ordered all ships to stay in port. A result of continuous harassment from France and Britain, impressment. Too weak to fight a war, intending to starve British. Chesapeake Leopard Affair an inciting incident
Where and when Embargo Act of 1807
US 1807
Why Embargo Act of 1807
Crushed American economy, farmers/sailors couldn’t make money due to the fall of their earnings and pay, all shopping related industries
Who Hartford Convention
NE delegates, Federalist party members
What Hartford Convention
Meeting prior to the end of war. Demanded federal compensation for lost trade, a 2/3 vote to allow Embargo, abolish 3/5 compromise, outlawing 2 consecutive presidents from the same state
Where and when Hartford Convention
Hartford Connecticut, USA 1814
Why Hartford Convention
Leads to the end of the war, shows how north feared south
Who Whiskey Rebellion
Alexander Hamilton, poorer crowd of Pennsylvania in whiskey rebellion, George Washington
What Whiskey Rebellion
Issue due to Hamilton’s Report on Public Credit, the taxing of commodities such as whiskey. Essential for trade and survival of these people, who couldn’t pay these taxes. They revolted, Washington responded with force leading thousands of militia men to put down revolt, no violence occurred. Tax remained until 1802.
Where and when Whiskey Rebellion
Western PA, USA, early 1789
Why Whiskey Rebellion
Could be used as advice for rising leaders to watch who bears the burden of new taxes, showed US was able to suppress violent rebellion with military, and played a role in development of political parties.
Who Alien and Sedition Acts
Federalists, passed in congress, muffled DR
What Alien and Sedition Acts
Laws made with intent to weaken DR.
Alien: European immigrants are welcomed into Jeffersonians, so President was given ability to arrest and deport any who criticized federal government.
Sedition: heavy fines and jail sentences for anyone who defames government officials or speaks out against the government
Where and when Alien and Sedition Acts
USA 1798
Why Alien and Sedition Acts
Violated 1st amendment rights, resulted in Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.
