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Unit 6--Early Republ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Judiciary Act | Federal courts were set up |
| What issue was supported by Jefferson, but rejected by Hamilton? | States' Rights |
| Characteristics of the Early Republic | War of 1812 Louisiana Territory expansion of national power |
| Why did some Americans favor protective tariffs? | Businesses in the North thought it would help them compete with European imports |
| 1803 | Louisiana Purchase (doubled the size of the US) |
| John Adams | Favored a strong central government Federalist Supported by Northern merchants & industry |
| Reason why political parties developed in the early republic | disagreement over the role & strength of the national government |
| What legislation of Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government? | Alien & Sedition Act |
| This action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812 | impressment of American soldiers into the British navy |
| How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the US in world affairs? | established its identity as an independent & powerful nation |
| Problems leaders faced during the early republic years | creating a stable economy maintaining national security defining the authority of the national government |
| Monroe Doctrine | US would not tolerate European intervention in Latin America |
| Who was the 1st Vice President and 2nd President of the United States? | JOHN ADAMS |
| What act impacted American trade which caused the imports and exports to fall? | Embargo Act of 1807 |
| How did the Federalist view the text of the Constitution? | Should be interpreted loosely according to historical & social changes |
| Qualities of George Washington | Inspirational Honest & Practical Believes in equality |
| What was Washington's stand on foreign policy? | Must be self-governing; if we make alliances with other countries that can take away that authority -- we fought the American Revolution for nothing |
| Did Washington support immigrants coming to America? | YES |
| How did James Monroe contribute to American foreign policy? | US would resist any nation attempting to interfere with the affairs of the Western Hemisphere |
| During Monroe's Presidency what land did the US acquire? | Florida |
| How was US viewed as a result of the War 1812? | Independence & perservance |
| Washington's Farewell Address | Against foreign alliance & political parties |