The U.S. Grows in Size & Stature Q.3 Flashcards
Hamilton’s financial plans favored the northern states
True
Who was President at the time of the Whiskey Rebellion?
George Washington
What party formed in the United States under George Washington
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
What did the South receive in the compromise over the war debts between Hamilton and Jefferson?
The capital was moved to the South
Federalists believed in a strict following of the Constitution exactly as it was worded.
False
The first capital of the United States was Washington, D.C.
False
Who was President at the time of the Embargo Act?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was President at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the President at the time of the Alien and Sedition Act?
John Adams
What reason did Madison give Congress for declaring war in 1812?
seizure of American ships and sailors
The War of 1812 was between France and the United States.
False
Americans went west in search of what?
Gold
To start a new life
land
What is the eagle on the Great Seal holding in his right talon?
An olive branch
Which battle of the War of 1812 took place after the war was officialy over?
New Orleans
Americans who wanted to fight England
War Hawks
