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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Early American Republic dates | 1789–1820 |
| Plutocratic | Relating to a government run by the wealth |
| Who was unanimously elected president? | George Washington |
| Washington’s Vice Presiden | John Adams |
| Main goal of Washington’s administration | To show the strength of the federal government |
| Whiskey Rebellion | A rebellion in western PA against the whiskey tax. |
| What year was the tax on spirits created? | 1791 |
| Where did opposition to the whiskey tax start? | Western Pennsylvania |
| What happened in 1794 during the Whiskey Rebellion? | Opposition became violent and rebels tried to capture Pittsburgh. |
| What did Washington do during the Whiskey Rebellion? | He led the army to stop the rebels. |
| What happened to the rebels? | They dispersed |
| Why is the Whiskey Rebellion important? | It showed the federal government was strong and stable. |
| What year was the whiskey tax repealed? | 1803 |
| How much did the federal government owe in debt? | $61,000,000 |
| How much did the states owe in debt? | $20,000,000 |
| Total national debt after combining both | $81,000,000 |
| Who solved the national debt problem? | Alexander Hamilton |
| Assumption Plan | The federal government would assume (take over) state debts. |
| What was a key benefit of the Assumption Plan? | helped establish strong U.S. credit abroad |
| How did Hamilton pay off old debt? | By selling bonds (often to wealthy people) |
| What helped pay off the new bonds? | Tariffs (taxes on imported goods). |
| What bank did Hamilton want to create? | National Bank to loan money and manage money. |
| Who opposed Hamilton’s plan? | Thomas Jefferson |
| What was Washington’s decision about the French Revolution? | Neutrality (stay out of war). |
| Hamilton’s opinion on the treaty with France | Not binding because France’s government changed. |
| Jefferson’s opinion on the treaty with France | A treaty is a treaty → it still coun |
| Jay Treaty (pro) | Avoided war with Britain. |
| Jay Treaty (pro)2 | Britain and the U.S. grew closer through tra |
| Jay Treaty (con) | France rethinks its relationship with the U.S. |
| Election of 1800 (parties) | Federalists vs Democratic-Republicans |
| Main candidates in Election of 1800 | Aaron Burr vs Thomas Jefferso |
| What happens if there is a tie in the election? | The House of Representatives decides |
| How many times did the House vote before Jefferson won? | 36 times |
| Who helped Jefferson win with his support? | Hamilton |
| Why was the Election of 1800 important? | Constitutional transfer of power and growth of party politics. |
| Jefferson Administration years | 1801–1809 |
| Jefferson’s Vice Preside | Aaron Burr |
| 12th Amendment | Separate elections/votes for President and Vice President |
| What expedition did Jefferson sponsor in 1803? | Lewis and Clark Expeditio |
| Louisiana Purchase | The U.S. bought land from Napoleon/Franc |
| What land area did the Louisiana Purchase include | Mississippi River Valley and land west toward Mo |
| Why was Louisiana Purchase important? | It helped the U.S. expand westward and provided land for farming. |
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