Question 1

Washington’s Cabinet

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Thomas Jefferson as head of Department of state, Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury, and Henry Knox as Secretary of War.

Question 2

Bill of Rights

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safeguard of fundamental personal rights , including freedom of speech and religion, and mandate legal procedures such as trial by jury.

Question 3

Judiciary Act of 1789

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established a federal district court in each state and three circuit courts to hear appeals from the districts, with the Supreme Court having the final say; issues brought up in states regarding federal laws could be  appealed to the Supreme Court.

Question 4

Hamilton’s Financial Plan

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Public credit, national bank, and manufactures

Question 5

Assumption of State Debts

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enhance public credit by assuming war debts of the states. Attempt to pay of national debt

Question 6

“Log Rolling”

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The exchanging of political favors, especially the trading of influence or votes among legislators to achieve passage of projects that are of interest to one another.

Question 7

Revenue Act of 1789

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A tax that imposed a five percent tariff on certain imports

Question 8

Excise Tax

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taxes that would pay the annual interest on the national debt. Included duty on whiskey distilled in the U.S

Question 9

National Bank

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Proposed by Hamilton: argued that bank would provide stability to the American economy by making loans to merchants, handling government funds, and issuing bills of credit.

Question 10

Strict Construction

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belief the the Constitution should be taken literally

Question 11

Loose Construction

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interprets Constitution with a liberal approach.

Question 12

The Whiskey Rebellion

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Pennsylvanian farmers started the "Whiskey Rebellion" in protest to Hamilton's excise tax on spirits.

Question 13

The First Party System

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Federalists and Republicans

Question 14

Federalists

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supporters of the constitution of 1787, which created a strong central government

Question 15

Republicans

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supporters of a republic (a state governed by the representatives of the people)

Question 16

Battle of Fallen Timbers

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General "Mad Anthony" Wayne defeated confederacy in fear of an alliance between the Western Confederacy and the British in Canada.

Question 17

Treaty of Greenville

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A treaty between the Americans and Native Americans. In exchange for goods the Indians gave the U.S territory of Ohio.

Question 18

French Revolution

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Established the first modern European republic and signaled the death of feudalism.

Question 19

"Reign of Terror"

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The period during the French Revolution which thousands of people were executed.

Question 20

Washington's Neutrality Proclamation

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A formal announcement declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain.

Question 21

Citizen Genet

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A French statesman who came to America in search of monetary aid and asked for private donations to France and recruited American privateers.

Question 22

Jay Treaty

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Treaty between Britain and America which required Britain to withdraw their troops from the Northwest Ports in exchange for more concession from America.

Question 23

Impressment

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The act or policy of seizing people or property for public service or use.

Question 24

Pinckney Treaty of 1795

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Established intentions of friendship between the U.S and Spain.

Question 25

Washington's Farewell Address

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In his farewell address Washington extolls the benefit of the federal government, warns against the party system, stresses the importance of religion and morality, warns against permanent foreign alliances, and an overpowerful military establishment.

Question 26

Election of 1796

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First presidential election and the first that elected presidents from opposing parties.

Question 27

John Adams

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Second President of the United States. He was a statesman, diplomat, and a leader of American independence from Great Britain.

Question 28

Thomas Jefferson

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Third president of the United States, an American-Founding Father, and the principle author of the Declaration of independence.

Question 29

XYZ Affair

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An incident in Franco-American relations which a bribery attempt perpetrated by French agents led the U.S to a formal war with France.

Question 30

"Quasi War"

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Undeclared war fought almost entirely at sea between the U.S and France.

Question 31

Alien and Sedition Acts

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Four acts passed by the Federalists during the Quasi War and later signed into law by President John Adams.

Question 32

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

Accepted Answer

Political statements in which the Kentucky and Virginia legislatures resolved to not abide by Alien Sedition Acts.

Question 33

Election of 1800

Accepted Answer

Jefferson and Burr tied in the number of electoral votes and Hamilton supported Jefferson which eventually won him the election.

APUSH LT 7

Pualei and laura period 3

Term	Definition	Significance
Washington’s Cabinet	Thomas Jefferson as head of Department of state, Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury, and Henry Knox as Secretary of War.	members' influenced decisions made by the president such as establishment of a national bank.
Bill of Rights	safeguard of fundamental personal rights , including freedom of speech and religion, and mandate legal procedures such as trial by jury.	secured the legitimacy of the Constitution and addressed the issue of proper balance between national and state governments.
Judiciary Act of 1789	established a federal district court in each state and three circuit courts to hear appeals from the districts, with the Supreme Court having the final say; issues brought up in states regarding federal laws could be appealed to the Supreme Court.	Reflected the Federalist vision of strong national institutions.
Hamilton’s Financial Plan	Public credit, national bank, and manufactures	national mercantilism. Enhanced national authority and assisted financiers and merchants.
Assumption of State Debts	enhance public credit by assuming war debts of the states. Attempt to pay of national debt	favored well to do creditors.
“Log Rolling”	The exchanging of political favors, especially the trading of influence or votes among legislators to achieve passage of projects that are of interest to one another.	Hamilton's proposal of a national bank, congress was persuaded as well as the president
Revenue Act of 1789	A tax that imposed a five percent tariff on certain imports	american trade increased, customs revenue rose steadily and paid down national debt
Excise Tax	taxes that would pay the annual interest on the national debt. Included duty on whiskey distilled in the U.S	taxes would yield 1 million a year
National Bank	Proposed by Hamilton: argued that bank would provide stability to the American economy by making loans to merchants, handling government funds, and issuing bills of credit.	result of the debates of "the public credit"
Strict Construction	belief the the Constitution should be taken literally	Opposing views on certain issues: Jefferson believed the national bank was unconstitutional (strict interpretation)
Loose Construction	interprets Constitution with a liberal approach.	Opposing views on issues: Hamilton told Washington that article one section 8 empowered congress to make "all laws which shall be necessary and proper" (lose interpretation)
The Whiskey Rebellion	Pennsylvanian farmers started the "Whiskey Rebellion" in protest to Hamilton's excise tax on spirits.	Should public's discontent with Hamilton's financial plan. Led to violence as Washington sent in 12,000 troops to disperse the Whiskey rebels.
The First Party System	Federalists and Republicans	marked a new stage in American politics, split the interests of the public
Federalists	supporters of the constitution of 1787, which created a strong central government	Merchants,creditors and slave holders were in support
Republicans	supporters of a republic (a state governed by the representatives of the people)	more diverse in support: southern tobacco and rice planters, debt-conscious farmer, German and Scot-Irish in the southern back-country, and subsistence farmers in the Northeast.
Battle of Fallen Timbers	General "Mad Anthony" Wayne defeated confederacy in fear of an alliance between the Western Confederacy and the British in Canada.	Continued Indian resistance forced a compromise of the Treaty of Greenville.
Treaty of Greenville	A treaty between the Americans and Native Americans. In exchange for goods the Indians gave the U.S territory of Ohio.	This treaty put an end to the Northwest Indian war
French Revolution	Established the first modern European republic and signaled the death of feudalism.	It's victory of democracy over tyranny, victory of capitalism over feudalism, and the victory of the modern state over absolutism.
"Reign of Terror"	The period during the French Revolution which thousands of people were executed.	The Radical Jacobins used fear to persuade the citizens. Many of the leaders who established the foundation for the French revolution were executed in the process.
Washington's Neutrality Proclamation	A formal announcement declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain.	Threatened legal proceedings to against any American providing assistance to any country at war.
Citizen Genet	A French statesman who came to America in search of monetary aid and asked for private donations to France and recruited American privateers.	His activities violated an American proclamation in the European conflict and embarassed France's supporters.
Jay Treaty	Treaty between Britain and America which required Britain to withdraw their troops from the Northwest Ports in exchange for more concession from America.	It recognized the sovereignty of the Iroquois and leaves them to have their own identity.
Impressment	The act or policy of seizing people or property for public service or use.	It became a rallying cry for war against the British and war did occur again in 1812.
Pinckney Treaty of 1795	Established intentions of friendship between the U.S and Spain.	It was able to define the boundaries of the U.S with the Spanish colonies and guaranteed the U.S navigation rights on the Mississippi river.
Washington's Farewell Address	In his farewell address Washington extolls the benefit of the federal government, warns against the party system, stresses the importance of religion and morality, warns against permanent foreign alliances, and an overpowerful military establishment.	The significance was to warn against any conflicts that happened or are still happening before he steps down as president.
Election of 1796	First presidential election and the first that elected presidents from opposing parties.	First presidential election to involve political parties - John Adams from the Federalist Party was elected.
John Adams	Second President of the United States. He was a statesman, diplomat, and a leader of American independence from Great Britain.	He was influential in obtaining our freedom from England and helped formulate the Bill of Rights.
Thomas Jefferson	Third president of the United States, an American-Founding Father, and the principle author of the Declaration of independence.	He also made the Louisiana Purchase from the French doubling the size of the U.S
XYZ Affair	An incident in Franco-American relations which a bribery attempt perpetrated by French agents led the U.S to a formal war with France.	However, the agreement with the French leader Napolean Bonaparte made France stop seizing American ships.
"Quasi War"	Undeclared war fought almost entirely at sea between the U.S and France.	Had a significant role in modern debates over the distribution of war powers between the Executive and Legislative branches in the U.S.
Alien and Sedition Acts	Four acts passed by the Federalists during the Quasi War and later signed into law by President John Adams.	They took away civil liberties of the people, the fundamental freedoms and violated the first amendment
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions	Political statements in which the Kentucky and Virginia legislatures resolved to not abide by Alien Sedition Acts.	Became landmark documents supporting the concept of states rights. Also influenced the Southern succession in the 1860's.
Election of 1800	Jefferson and Burr tied in the number of electoral votes and Hamilton supported Jefferson which eventually won him the election.	The political power was shifted between parties peacefully and caused further conflict between Hamilton and Burr.

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