Unit 3 History Test Flashcards
Jays Treaty
Agreement between US and Britain that resulted in all British troops finally withdrawing from US soil
Alien and Sedition Acts
Laws that lengthened the time necessary to become a citizen and made it illegal to say anything false or critical about the government
- Federalists supported the Acts
- Acts increased number of years from 4 to 15
- Adams lost supporters
- President could imprison/deport threatening foreigners
Whiskey Rebellion
uprising of farmers protesting a new federal tax that was designed to reduce the federal debt
Precedent
a example that becomes standard practice
- Accepted a salary
- Only served 2 terms
- Created the Presidential Cabinet
- Referred to as Mr President
- Handled domestic conflicts by force
- Remained neutral
Presidential Cabinet
Hamilton (Treasury), Jefferson (State), and Knox (War) were members in the first of this type of group
Neutral
Taking no sides on a political dispute. This was Washington’s foreign policy
National Banks
Part of Hamilton’s plan to jump start the US economy by providing a way for the government to lend money to small businesses
XYZ Affair
- President Adams tried to settle a dispute with France
- France demanded money before negotiating
- They refused to pay
- Americans were angry and offended
- Result was undeclared naval war or quasi war
Democratic-Republicans
Jefferson and Burr
Federalists
Adams
Election of 1800 results
- Burr and Jefferson tied with 73 votes
- Adams had 65
- House of Reps had to vote 36 times until Jefferson won
How was the Election of 1800 unique?
- Campaigning
- Transfer of Power between political parties
- Tie between Burr and Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase : When
1803
Louisiana Purchase : What
Land west of the Mississippi river purchased by France
Louisiana Purchase : Why Buy
to protect the US and its trade routes
