The Federalist Era

Question 0

what did the Judiciary act of 1789 establish

Answer 0

it established a federal court system with 13 district courts and three circuit courts to serve the nation

Question 1

what three departments did Congress establish in the executive branch of government

Answer 1

the State department, the department of Treasury, and the department of War.

Question 2

what is the purpose of the bill of rights?

Answer 2

to protect the rights of individual liberity, and the rights of persons accused of crimes

Question 3

what are precedents

Answer 3

traditions

Question 4

when was GW sworn into office

who was the VP

Answer 4

April 30th, 1789

John Adams

Question 5

what precedents did GW make

Answer 5

Inaugural adress
serving 2 terms
foreign policy of neutrality
"Mr. President"
Swearing upon the Bible
the Cabinet
Wore regular clothes

Question 6

who was the head of the state department (foreign affairs)

Answer 6

thomas Jefferson

Question 7

department of treasury

Answer 7

Alexander Hamilton

Question 8

Department of defense (military)

Answer 8

Henry Knox

Question 9

Attorney General

Answer 9

Edmund Randolph

Question 10

what right does the president have

Answer 10

they can dismiss the cabinet

Question 11

who was the Supreme Court Justice

Answer 11

John Jay

Question 12

what was Hamilton’s plan concerning debts

Answer 12

all debts accrued by the confederation government and revolutionary war should b paid back to citizens and foreign countries

Question 13

why would gov. not pay back the citizens?

Answer 13

war bonds bought were sold to speculators because the buyer did not receive money after war

Question 14

What three departments did Congress establish in the executive branch of the government

Answer 14

State department
department of the treasury
department of war

Question 15

What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?

Answer 15

a federal court system with 13 district courts and three circuit courts to serve the nation.

Question 16

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Answer 16

to protect the rights of individual liberty, and the rights of persons accused of crimes.

Question 17

What was Alexander Hamilton’s plan “for the adequate support of public credit”?

Answer 17

To pay off the debts owed by the government to other countries and to American citizens

Question 18

What is a bond?

Answer 18

a paper note promising to repay the money in a certain length of time.

Question 19

What did Hamilton promise Southern leaders in order to gain their support for his plan to pay off state debts?

Answer 19

Hamilton promised to make a new capital in the South

Question 20

What were two reasons for Jefferson and Madison’s opposition to a national bank?

Answer 20

They opposed it because they thought it would favor the wealthy and they thought a bank was unconstitutional.

Question 21

An armed protest called the ______ _______ involved violent attacks on government officials and destruction of property

Answer 21

the Whiskey Rebellion

Question 22

Although Washington signed treaties with the __________ _________ fighting broke out between them and settlers in the West

Answer 22

Native Americans

Question 23

General ________ ________ gained a decisive victory over Native Americans in 1794 at the battle of ________ _________.

Answer 23

General Anthony Wayne

battle of Fallen Timbers

Question 24

As a result, the United States acquired most of the land in present day Ohio in the Treaty of __________.

Answer 24

the Treaty of Greenville

Question 25

European nations also challenged the United States in maintaining its _________.

Answer 25

neutrality

Question 26

Americans were particularly angered by the British practice of _______ in which American sailors were forced into the British navy.

Answer 26

impressment

Question 27

This practice was not addressed in _________ treaty, which did result in British withdrawal from American soil.

Answer 27

Jay's Treaty

Question 28

Differences with Spain were settled in 1795 with __________ Treaty, giving Americans free navigation of the __________ River and the right to trade at ___________.

Answer 28

Pickney's Treaty Mississippi River New Orleans

Question 29

Hammy also proposed a _________ _________ on imports to help grow American industry

Answer 29

tariff-tax

Question 30

Low tariffs passed to help do what?

Answer 30

raise money

Question 31

a variety of what helped pay off debts

Answer 31

a variety of national taxes to help pay off debts

Question 32

What happened in the Whiskey Rebellion?

Answer 32

armed protests broke out in 1794

Question 33

In the Whiskey Rebellion, who sent forces to dissipate rebellion - New gov use force to maintain peace?

Answer 33

GW

Question 34

Who is Little Turtle?

Answer 34

The chief of Miami people. He defeated our troops-600 troops died.

Question 35

What happened at the Battle of Fallen Timbers?

Answer 35

GW's army defeated 1,000+ Native Americans

Question 36

What was the result of the battle of fallen timbers

Answer 36

Treaty of Greenville-the Native Americans agreed to give up most of Ohio

Question 37

GW wanted America to remain neutral - the french asked for help. the french sent ambassador _____ ______ to convince washington.

Answer 37

Ambassador Edmond Genet

Question 38

the British attacked American ______ that traded with the French

Answer 38

American Ships

Question 39

They kidnapped our sailors and forced them into the ________ ________

Answer 39

British Navy

Question 40

Who traveled to Britain and negotiated peace?

Answer 40

John Jay

Question 41

Jay's treaty was largely for ________ and didn't address _________ or trade restriction

Answer 41

was largely for Peace | didn't address impressment or trade restriction

Question 42

Who was sent to Spain to work on relationships?

Answer 42

Thomas inckney

Question 43

What did Pinckney's treaty give the U.S.

Answer 43

Pinckney's treaty gave the US free navigation of the Mississippi and right to trade in New Orleans

Question 44

Washington's farewell | GW decided not to seek a ______ term

Answer 44

decided not to seek a 3rd term

Question 45

Once GW decided not to seek a 3rd term, what was his advice?

Answer 45

attacked practice & idea of political parties supported neutrality supported friendship with all nations

Question 46

What did Hamilton and Jefferson disagree on

Answer 46

Economic policies,interpretations of the constitution, foreign relations, and the power of federal government

Question 47

Who were Federalists

Answer 47

People who supported the policies of George Washington they supported a strong federal government favor Britain over France Banking and shipping interests New England and plantation owners were supporters

Question 48

Who are Democratic Republicans

Answer 48

They agreed with Jefferson and Madison they wanted to limit the power of the government they supported the French Middle Atlantic and southern supporters And small farmers and urban workers were the supporters

Question 49

What was the difference between Federalists and Republicans

Answer 49

Federalists. Republicans Hamilton. Jefferson Central gov led by wealthy. State gov led by public Emphasis on manufacturing shipping trading. Emphasis on agriculture Loose interpretation. Strict interpretation National bank. Protective tariffs British. French

Question 50

What did Hamilton believe about the constitution

Answer 50

Federal gov had implied powers | Used idea to create national bank

Question 51

What did Jefferson and madison believe about the constitution

Answer 51

Strict interpretation | Implied powers were for absolutely necessary things

Question 52

Implied powers

Answer 52

Powers not expressly forbidden in constitution or given

Question 53

Federalists

Answer 53

Elected officials ruled in the people's name | Public offices held by educated property owners

Question 54

Republicans

Answer 54

Feared a strong central government ruled by a few | Democracy safe in hands of ordinary people

Question 55

Caucuses

Answer 55

Meeting where political parties nominate candidates for political office

Question 56

Federalists running in the election of 1796

Answer 56

Adams and Pinckney

Question 57

Republicans running in the election of 1796

Answer 57

Jefferson and Barr

Question 58

Result?

Answer 58

Adams and Jefferson

Question 59

John Adams

Answer 59

``` Patriot President Congressional delegate 2 term VP Ambassador for France and GB ```

Question 60

Why did france hate us

Answer 60

Jays treaty seen as favoritism | French began to seize american ships on route to GB

Question 61

What did Adams do

Answer 61

Sent a delegation to Paris Charles de Talleyrand (foreign minister) refused to meet but sent three agents to bribe them and ask for a loan to stop fighting Adams furious called it the XYZ affair

Question 62

Alien and sedition acts

Answer 62

Public anger rose over France Us became suspicious of aliens Federalists came up with strict laws for protection

Question 63

Aliens

Answer 63

Foreigners

Question 64

Sedition

Answer 64

Activities aimed at weakening the established government

Question 65

What are the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions?

Answer 65

@Drafted by Jefferson and Madison these documents claimed that the Acts violated the Constitution @Called for states to nullify-legally overturn-federal laws that were on unconstitutional @supported the principal idea of states rights @States rights – powers of the federal gov should be limited to those expressly given in the Constitution and all else should be up to the states

Question 66

Describe Adams as president

Answer 66

In 1800, France agreed to a peace treaty Adams decided not to go to war--enemies in own party First to live in the White House Division