Social Test Review Flashcards
Summarize - the purpose and results of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
They wanted to explore the Missouri river, map a route to the Pacific ocean and in the process conduct research on the region’s geography, weather, animals, and plants. The expedition excited Americans and eventually led to settlers beginning to move into the areas described by the explorers
Summarize - argument the reasons why John Adams was not reelected as President in the election of 1800.
The war between Britain and France escalated. The French began to seize American ships and Americans began a push for war knowing that the U.S. was not ready to enter war. Although this proved his strength as a leader, his actions caused him the support of many members of his party
Compare and contrast the arguments of Hamilton and Jefferson regarding the Bank of the United States
Hamilton wanted to pay off the government’s debts and created a stable economic system for the US. Banks helped the government. Jefferson is a democratic republican. Jefferson feared that the national bank would give more power to the government and more wealth to those who ran the bank. He also argued it was not within the conditional powers of congress to set up a national bank.
Explain why President Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation in 1793.
The nation was too young and its military was too small to risk any sort of engagement with either France or Britain.
What did revolutions in Latin America lead to?
The revolutions and Latin America led to the overthrow of wealthy creole control.
How did life change for ordinary Americans in the early years of the republic?
More Americans moved to the big cities and worked on books.
How did the election of 1796 increase political tensions?
President John Adams and Vice president Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and didn’t agree on government policies.
Why did some federalists criticize Adams’ refusal to declare war on france?
They thought a war would weaken the Democratic Republicans & They thought a war would strengthen the country’s military.
- How would Clay’s American system with high tariffs on imported goods have benefited the West and South?
Utilization of tariffs to improve infrastructure, assisting farmers in transporting and selling their goods from the West to the South.
Read the excerpt.
“Eirope has a set of primary interests which to us have none: or a very remote relation.
Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns…. Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of europea ambition…?
— George Washington, Farewell Address Which of the following statements BEST summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy as expressed in the excerpt?
The U.S. should not become involved with Europe’s politics.
How did the treaty of Greenville settle ongoing conflict between American indians and white settlers?
The treaty gave the American Indians payment for their land.
Why did Jefferson favor a laissez-faire attitude toward the nation’s economy?
They can make decisions based on their beliefs. It limited the government’s power and interference.
How did Jefferson’s views differ from Hamiltons? (2 answers)
Jefferson opposed the bank; he wanted a smaller federal government.
Which 2 people objected to the Alien and Sedition Acts? The passage of these laws led directly to what…?
Madison and Jefferson the passage of these laws directed to claim that states had the right to determine
How did Hamilton attempt to create a stable economic system?(2 answers)
Hamilton tried to establish a bank and placed taxes on liquor.
