Unit 4: Early Republic Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the first president of the United States?
A
George Washington
2
Q
Who made the federalist and anti-federalist party?
A
Federalist: Alexander Hamilton
Anti-Federalist: Thomas Jefferson
3
Q
What was the Alien and Sedition Acts?
A
laws made by the Federalist Congress to strengthening national security and limiting immigration
4
Q
What amendment did the Alien and Sedition Acts violated?
A
1st amendment
5
Q
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
A
Farmers rebelled because they didn’t like the tax on whiskey
6
Q
Why was the treatement Washington gave to the Whiskey Rebellion important?
A
It shown that the government was strong
7
Q
What was the Proclamation of Neutrality?
A
It was an announcement declaring that the US would remain neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain.
