Unit 2

Question 1

Democratic-Republican

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson; weak central govt, strict interpretation of Constitution, pro-French, agriculture, farmers, no tariff or bank

Question 2

Federalists

Answer 2

Alexander Hamilton; strong central govt, loose interpretation, pro-British, big business, tariff and bank

Question 3

Neutrality Proclamation

Answer 3

France and Britain at war; US stays neutral, but trades mostly with French, British retaliate

Question 4

Jay’s Treaty

Answer 4

Negotiate removal of British forts, payment of seized American ships; neutrality; Britain removes forts

Question 5

Farewell Address

Answer 5

Don’t get involved in European affairs, no alliances, no political parties

Question 6

Election of 1796

Answer 6

First contested election; only election to have Pres and VP from different parties - John Adams (Fed Pres) & Thomas Jefferson (DR VP)

Question 7

XYZ Affair

Answer 7

French offended by Jay’s Treaty; French seize American ships; Adams left army commissions unsigned

Question 8

Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)

Answer 8

Pres could detain/deport citizens (from country at war); extended time immigrants could apply for citizenship

Question 9

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions (1798-9)

Answer 9

After A&S acts by T. Jefferson and J. Madison; protested violation of 1 amendment; defended rights of states to nullify act of Congress