The first major domestic crisis of the US government under the Constitution resulted from |
the tax on whiskey. |
This quotation represents a major principle of US foreign policy known as _______, first espoused in the famous farewell address by President George Washington. |
neutrality. |
The XYZ Affair (1797) led to near formal war with |
France. |
When Virginia and Kentucky in the late 1700's and South Carolina in the 1830's refused to follow federal law they were practicing |
nullification. |
The first American political party to successfully have a President in office was the |
Federalists. |
The first major political issue faced by the US government after the ratification of the Constitution concerned the proposal of Alexander Hamilton to establish a |
National Bank. |
Which of the these was a precedent set by the first President of the United States, George Washington? |
the tradition of only serving two terms. |
Fundamentally, the dispute between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton during the Washington administration came down to the fact that |
Jefferson thought a strong central government would infringe on the rights of the people, while Hamilton believed that the central government needed to be strong to protect the rights of all. |
During George Washington's presidency, what was the major reason for conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton? |
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution. |
Alexander Hamilton based much of his financial program on his belief that |
the success of the new government required the support of the upper class. |
Political parties appeared in the United States shortly after the Constitution was adopted because |
differences arose over political and economic issues. |
Alexander Hamilton's plan for a "national bank" was politically significant because |
it caused the first direct conflict between supporters of strict interpretation versus loose interpretation of the Constitution. |
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson disagreed over the proposed "National Bank" based on which issue? |
whether or not the Constitution gives the national government the power to establish the bank. |
The political followers of Thomas Jefferson took up the name "Democratic-Republicans," preferring |
a decentralized government with specific political powers. |
Based on the diplomatic philosophy of Washington, the United States did NOT become involved in what conflict? |
The French Revolution. |
Washington is urging future American leaders to |
keep freedom of religion the most important American right. |
When Madison uses the word faction, he is MOST likely be referring to |
political parties. |
What is the BEST explanation for the limited role of the government in the national economy in the years following the American Revolution? |
It evolved as a reaction to the oppressive economic policies that existed during the colonial era. |
According to the timeline, which political party was founded by a "Founding Father?" |
Democratic-Republican. |
Which constitutional idea did Alexander Hamilton use to argue for the ability to collect taxes? |
Necessary and proper. |
Which of these is one way President Washington helped to calm citizens' anxiety in his Farewell Address? |
by listing steps for America to remain a strong country. |
According to the Farewell Address, which of these BEST explains Washington's view on religion? |
Religion plays a large role in the United States' political success. |
According to this image, to whom was the Farewell Address directed? |
only those who lived in the United States. |
Which of these is an example of sectionalism? |
all states having separate economies. |
Which of these actions is an example of American leaders following the advice President Washington gave in his Farewell Address? |
the end of the French-American alliance in 1800, which ended the Quasi-War. |
According to George Washington's Farewell Address, which of these is MOST important to sustaining the United States and will be MOST frequently attacked by enemies? |
unity of the states. |
Which of these BEST describes the advice George Washington gave Americans about relationships with foreign powers in his Farewell Address? |
America should form temporary alliances with foreign nations only in extraordinary emergencies. |
The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history MAINLY because |
the federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land. |
Which of these BEST describes the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts? |
They were aimed at people who were criticizing President Adams' foreign policy. |
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial? |
Many thought they violated the Constitution. |
By which name is this diplomatic controversy better known? |
the XYZ Affair. |
Which Federalist Era domestic crisis represented the first major test of the national government's ability to enforce its laws within the states? |
the Whiskey Rebellion. |
What was the major reason for conflicts regarding domestic issues between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton? |
Hamilton objected to Jefferson's interpretation of the Constitution. |
Which of these would have MOST favored the financial plans of Alexander Hamilton? |
banks in northern states. |
What was the MAIN difference in the beliefs of the earliest political parties? |
the power of government. |
- led by Alexander Hamilton Which early American political party are these facts describing? |
the Federalists. |
- led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Which early American political party are these facts describing? |
the Democratic-Republicans |
Thomas Jefferson |
- Led the Democratic-Republicans - Favored involvement in French Revolution - Strict reading of the Constitution - Served as Secretary of State and as Vice President, too |
Alexander Hamilton |
- Favored a national bank - Favored an industrial economy - Favored strong central authority - Friendlier to Britain |