STAAT Points 14

Question 0

Farmers in PA refused to pay Federal tax on whisky, Washington sent the militia to put down the rebellion, but the farmers fled before any fighting took place, FIRST TEST OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT!

Answer 0

Whiskey Rebellion

Question 1

Organization that works to elect officials that will pass laws favorable to their ideas

Answer 1

Political party

Question 2

Led by Hamilton, favored strong Federal government, economy based on manufacturing and trade, pro-British, should own property to be able to vote

Answer 2

Federalist Party

Question 3

Led by Jefferson, favored state’s rights, economy based on agriculture, pro-French, all white males should be able to vote

Answer 3

Democratic-Republicans Party

Question 4

President Washington warned the nation about the dangers of political parties and alliances with foreign countries (stay out of foreign wars!!)

Answer 4

Washington’s Farewell Address

Question 5

Jefferson bought the LA territory from

France for 15 million dollars. It doubled the size of the U.S. and gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River.

Answer 5

Louisiana Purchase (1803)