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During ratification of the Constitution, what did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagree about the most? division of powers between the national and state governments
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution? To protect individual rights and liberties from being violated by a strong central government
Why did the Anti-Federalists argue against ratifying the U.S. Constitution? They believed greater protection of individual liberties was needed.
What were the Federalist Papers? A series of essays to convince people to support ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Who supported strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Thomas Jefferson/Democratic-Republicans
Who supported loose interpretation of the U.S. Constitution? Alexander Hamilton/Federalists
What is strict construction? The theory that if a power is not specifically given to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, the federal government doesn't have that power. This is intended to restrict the power of the federal government.
What is loose construction? The theory that if the U.S. Constitution does not specifically say the federal government can't do something, then they can. This is intended to expand the power of the federal government.
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed? To silence and punish critics of the Federalists
On what did Alexander Hamilton believe the U.S. economy should be based? Business and trade
Why did Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists support tariffs? They believed a tariff would encourage people to buy goods manufactured in the U.S. and would help develop a strong economy based on business and manufacturing
Why was Thomas Jefferson against a National Bank? He was a strict constructionist and the Constitution did not say anything about the federal government being allowed to create a National Bank.
Why did Alexander Hamilton eventually agree to move the nation's capital from New York City to Washington, D.C.? Jefferson agreed to get the Southern states to support debt assumption and the National Bank.
Which political party supported a strong central government? Federalists
Which political party would be against a strong central government that interfered with the power of the states? Democratic-Republicans
Why were the Democratic Republicans against the Alien and Sedition Acts? They believed the laws violated freedom of speech.
One effect of the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts was Increased tensions between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
What could a person be arrested for under the Sedition Act? Speaking out against the government or President
Opposition to Jay’s Treaty and other Federalist acts led to the rise of political parties
Who won the election of 1800? Thomas Jefferson
Why is the election of 1800 significant? It demonstrated that political power can be transferred from one political party to another peacfully.
What was the Embargo Act? Foreign countries could come to the U.S. and buy goods, but U.S. ships were not allowed to carry goods to foreign seaports.
Why was the Embargo Act passed? To protect U.S. ships from being attacked by French and British ships
Why was S.C. angry about the Embargo Act? S.C. depended on foreign trade it and it cost us money.
What was the greatest fear the Anti-Federalists had about ratifying the Constitution? They were afraid that a central government with too much power would be oppressive.
Why is the 10th Amendment significant? It defines the balance of power between the federal government and the state governments.
How did the 9th Amendment eliminate the Federalists fears that a written bill of rights might limit our individual rights? It states that citizens have more than just the rights listed in the Constitution.
Which group favored states rights and protection of individual rights? Anti-Federalists
Why did Federalists think a written bill of rights was not needed? They believed a strong central government would protect our individual rights and not be a threat.
In which event during Adams' presidency did French diplomats demand a bribe in order for US diplomats to meet with the French Prime Minister? XYZ Affair
What advice did George Washington give during his farewell address? 1) Do not get involved with the affairs of other nations. 2) Do not let political parties form as they will divide us when we need to be united.
Which South Carolinian was Ambassador to France during the XYZ Affair? Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
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