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Social Studies Grade
The First 3 Presidents
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Isolationism | Common foreign policy of President's George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson which would keep the US out of foreign matters for the most part. |
| Foreign policy goal of the US during the first half of the 1800"s | Neutrality: mainting neutrality while increasing foreign trade. |
| Marbury vs. Madison | The case that established judicial review: the ability of the supreme court to rule an act of Congress unconstitutional. |
| Describe how Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan affected the economy. | Created the Bank of the US and helped stabilize the economy. |
| Describe Hamilton's Financial Plan | - Create a national bank - Assume state's debts into National Debt - Pass Excise Taxes on goods produced in US - Pass Tariffs: taxes on imported goods - Develop an economy based on manufacturing, rather than agriculture. |
| Which country's leaders refused to meet the United States diplomats unless they received a bribe in a scandal known as the XYZ affair? | France |
| What idea was introduced for the first time when the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were created? | Nullification: states can refuse to enforce federal laws they deem to be unconstitutional. |
| Political parties that supported state's rights, believed in strict interpretation of the Constitution, and wanted the nation's economy to be based on agriculture. (farming) | Democratic-Republicans Party |
| Why was the Mississippi a vital (important) waterway? | Provided the farmers and merchants an outlet to the Gulf of Mexico. Allowing them to transport their goods for sale. |
| Why was Washington afraid of alliances? | He did not want the US to become involved in foreign wars. |
| Explain one reason why Hamilton proposed a national bank? | Improve the economic position of the united states government by regulating state banks and aligning business interests with the federal government. |
| How did President Washington react to the conflict between France and England in 1793? | He issued the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 which stated the US would not become involved on either side of the conflict. |
| As Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton was able to: | - Pay off the national debt - Created a financial plan |
| Describe how the American political party began as a direct result of differing viewpoints. | Debate over Hamilton's Financial Plan let to the formation of the first political parties in the US. Extension of the powers of federal government |
| Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806) | Increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase |
| State one reason why President Jefferson supported the Louisiana Purchase? | He wanted to gain full control of the Mississippi River |
| What caused the disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson? | Both men DID NOT agree over the interpretation of the Constitution which created the formation of political parties. |
| Which geographical consideration had the greatest influence on President Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory in 1803? | Full control of New Orleans on the Mississippi river would be established. |
| In the early 1800's, the need for a water route to help farmers ship their products to market was one reason for ? | The Louisiana Purchase |
| In 1788 and 1789, a major controversy (argument) between the Federalists and the Antifederalists focused on? | Division of power among the different levels of government. |
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