Unit 4--Early Republic Flashcards
What document was ratified to establish the new government of the United States?
The Constitution.
True or False: The ratification of the Constitution led to the immediate establishment of political parties.
False.
Fill in the blank: The first political parties in the United States were the ______ and the ______.
Federalists; Democratic-Republicans.
Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton.
What was the main belief of the Federalist Party?
A strong central government.
Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republican Party?
Thomas Jefferson.
What was the primary belief of the Democratic-Republican Party?
States’ rights and limited federal government.
Which political party supported the ratification of the Constitution?
The Federalist Party.
What were the Federalist Papers?
A series of essays promoting the ratification of the Constitution.
Who authored the majority of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton.
What role did George Washington play in the establishment of the new government?
He became the first President of the United States.
True or False: The Constitution initially included a Bill of Rights.
False.
What was one of the main reasons for the emergence of political parties after the Constitution was ratified?
Differences in opinion on the power of the federal government.
Multiple Choice: Which event is considered a catalyst for the formation of political parties?
The debate over the National Bank.
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1788.
Fill in the blank: The first Congress of the United States met in ______.
1789.
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties and limit government power.
True or False: The Democratic-Republicans were in favor of a strong central government.
False.
What was the significance of the election of 1800?
It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties.
Multiple Choice: Which issue caused a major split between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?
The interpretation of the Constitution.
What was the outcome of the War of 1812 for the Federalist Party?
The party declined significantly after the war.
Fill in the blank: The ______ Act was passed in 1798 and was seen as an attempt to silence opposition.
Alien and Sedition.
Which political party emerged in the 1820s as a successor to the Democratic-Republicans?
The Democratic Party.
What did the Federalists advocate for regarding trade and economy?
A strong commercial economy and support for manufacturing.
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury under the new government?
Alexander Hamilton.
True or False: The Constitution established a direct democracy.
False.
