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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What could be said about President Washington during his first term? | he set precedents, or examples, that are still followed by presidents today |
| What precedent did President Washington set at the beginning of his first term? | He named Well-known, talented leades to head government departments |
| What were Alexander Hamilton's primary goals a Secretary of the Treasury? | reducing the national debt |
| how did Alexander Hamilton plan to reduce the national debt? | by buying up revolutionary war bonds and issue new ones |
| what was the result of the whiskey rebellion? | people realized that the new government would not tolerate violent protests |
| why did the French Revolution lose support in the United States | radicals in France had executed thousands of people in the name of reform |
| which American leader believed the violence of the French Revolution was justified | Thomas Jefferson |
| why did president Washington want the nation to remain neutral in foreign wars | he did not want to disrupt United States relations with other countries |
| why is it difficult for the united state government to maintain a neutrality policy | American merchants profited from trade with Britain and France |
| how was the USAâS neutrality challenged during Washingtonâs presidency | Britain and France siezed cargoes from united state ships |
| what was president Washingtonâs beliefs about foreign policy | The US should remain independent from disputes between other nations |
| What did many people fear would happen if political parties formed in the US? | Political divisions would threaten national unity |
| What were the political views of Thomas Jefferson? | A Strong Federal government threatens the rights of states |
| Why did American leaders form political parties? | To organize support for their views |
| Were Hamilton and the Federalists pro-British or pro-French? Why? | pro-British because they wanted to promote trade with Britain |
| What effects did policy disputes in the 1790's have on the US government? | leaders tried to build Support for their views by organizing Political parties their views |
| How did President Adams react to the crisis with France? | Adams Strengthened the navy but kept the nation out of war |
| What resulted from a disagreement between President Adams and Hamilton over war? | The Federalist Party split |
| What issue caused a split that weakened the Federalist party? | Continuing diplomatic talks with france |
| Describe President Adams' behavior during the crisis with France. | He resisted American war fever and avoided armed conflict |
| What are "certain matters" that Jefferson is referring to in his quote? | Printing criticism of the govs |
| To whom is he referring to? | Members Of the Federalist Party |
| Who does he turn to instead to challenge the Alien and Sedition bills? | Certain States Kentucky, verginia |
| Which group decided who won the presidential election of 1800? | the House of representatives |
| Why did the House of Reps. decide the presidential election of 1800? | each elector cast one vote for thomas Jefferson and one vote for Aaron Burr |