The Federalist Era

Question 1

George Washington (as President)

Answer 1

unanimously elected. Wished to make the presidency powerful enough to function in national govt., but not too powerful. Proved government had power (Whiskey Rebellion). Established trade with Britain.

Question 2

Secretary of State

Answer 2

Dealt with foreign conflicts and exchanges. (Thomas Jefferson)

Question 3

Secretary of War

Answer 3

Oversees military and naval affairs

Question 4

Secretary of Treasury

Answer 4

Makes finical decisions for country (Alexander Hamilton)

Question 5

Thomas Jefferson

Answer 5

Secretary of state

Question 6

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 6

Created Hamiltons finical plan to deal with post war debt, wanted to make America creditworthy, not debt-free.

Question 7

Hamilton’s Financial plan

Answer 7

Wanted to make America creditworthy, not debt-free. consolidated all loans together and financing through bonds. Thought state debts should be assumed by national government.

Question 8

Precedents

Answer 8

Something set previously. “Set precedent for a 2 term limit”

Question 9

Assumption of state debts

Answer 9

Under Hamilton’s financial plan, he thought the national government take over and pay off all the debt that states had, meaning each state would have to pay equal tax to government.

Question 10

Whiskey Rebellion

Answer 10

A tax put on all spirits and farmers felt targeted because they relied on crops such as corn, rye, and grain to earn a profit. When farmers tried to rebel, George Washington stopped rebellion with 13,000 troops and proved/showed government power.

Question 11

Federalist Party

Answer 11

A conservative and nationalist American political party and the first political party in the United States. It dominated the national government under Alexander Hamilton (never pres.)

Question 12

Republican Party

Answer 12

Democratic-Republican Party from a combination of former Anti-Federalists and supporters of the Constitution who were dissatisfied with the Washington administration’s policies.

Question 13

Federalists views on French Revolution

Answer 13

Wanted to side with Britain to preserve trade.

Question 14

Anti-Federalists view on French Revolution

Answer 14

Wanted to side with France. Thought ideas of democracy were spreading to Europe and France was following in their footsteps.

Question 15

George Washington
/ Government view on French Revolution

Answer 15

Wanted to stay neutral because they knew US was too weak/young and didn’t want to pick sides, making enemies; didn’t want to tied down.

Question 16

Neutrality of French Revolution

Answer 16

America was too young/weak, didn’t want to be tied down with alliances. Didn’t want to make any more enemies.

Question 17

Alien and Sedition Acts

Answer 17

Alien - Foreigner Sedition - speech inciting people to rebel

Under Adams administration, increased residency requirement for citizenship from 5 to 14 years. Gave president power to imprison/deport ‘aliens’ believed to be dangerous to the peace and safety of US. Also restricted speech critical of federal government.

Question 18

Aaron Burr

Answer 18

Killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel

Question 19

Election of 1800

Answer 19

First election with political parties formed (Federalist and Republican). Thomas Jefferson vs. John Adams.

Question 20

Who won election of 1800

Answer 20

Thomas Jefferson

Question 21

What was a cause of Adams to lose support in election of 1800

Answer 21

Alien and Sedition acts

Question 22

Campaign Strategies

Answer 22

run by the parties, talking up candidate, talking bad about other

Question 23

Why was Thomas Jefferson unpopular in election of 1800

Answer 23

Unpopular for being too pro-france

Question 24

Washington’s Farewell Address

Answer 24

Written partly by Alexander Hamilton and George Washington. Said it was time for him to retire a Mount Vernon. Hoped that the nation would not become divided and wanted them to set aside their violent likes and dislikes of foreign nations, lest they be controlled by their passions.