Unit 4--Early Republic Flashcards
learn all about the early Republic
Who was the first president and how were elected
The president was George Washington he was elected unanimously
Who started the Whiskey Rebellion and why did they start the rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was an uprising of farmers in western Pennsylvania in 1794 because of the taxes
What was President George Washington’s Farewell address about
In his 1796 Farewell Address, President George Washington warned about the dangers of political parties
What is the name of the two political parties created by Hamilton and Jefferson?
Federalist and Republicans
What and why did the War of 1812 started
British interference with American trade and impressment of American sailors
What is the Monroe Doctrine
The document declared that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization
Who was John Adams
He was the 2nd president of the United States
Why did John Adams start the Alien and Sedition Act?
as a response to rising tensions with France and perceived threats to national security
