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Chapter 8 SS Test
Eggs 7th grade
Question | Answer |
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What are the functions of the National Bank? | The Bank was a safe place for the gov. to hold funds, and it would be able to issue paper money that would serve as a national currency. |
What was Washingtons response to the Whiskey Rebellion? | He sent the military to tell the people to stop. |
The scandal where French agents tried to get bribes from the United States. | XYZ Affair |
Where peace was held in 1800? | France |
Who was responsible for avoiding the war? | President Adams |
Which political party passed laws to limit immigration and restrict free speech during a period of troubles with France? | Federalists |
Something the country was dealing with since the writing of the constitution. | States rights |
Why did Wasthington advise against becomming involved in European affairs? | Because he felt European affairs would disrupt our peace and prosperity. |
Which groups supported the Federalists? | Merchants, property owners and workers whose jobs depended on manufacturing or trade. |
Similarities between French & American revolutions. | Both were fights against the monarchy for freedom. |
Who had the greatest impact on the economic policy of the Washington administration? | Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton |
Why did Southerners oppose Hamilton's financial plan? | Because many southern states had repaid wartime debts on their own and felt the other states should do the same. |
Why did Southerners agree to Hamilton's financial plan? | Because the government agreed to build its new capital city in the South between Virgina Maryland. |
What happened to the area from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi under the treaty that ended the American Revolution? | The land went to the United States and the British promised to withdraw their soldiers. |
What happened as a result of the treaty of Greenville? | The Native American nations gave up most of their land. |
What did Republicans think Sedition Acts violated? | The Constitution, especially the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech. |
Issues that divided Federalists and Republicans during Adam's presidency. | Troubles with France, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and States Rights. |
A person who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making large profit. | Speculator |
Someone from another country. | Alien |
A person who discovers new places. | Explorer |
Second president of the United States | John Adams |
How did Republicans and Federalists interpret the Constitution differently? | Republicans favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution whereas Federalists favored a loose interpretation. |
Who argued the Federlist Papers and thght fractions were selfish groups? | John Jay |
Who had the greatest impact on the economic policy of the Washington administration? | Alexader Hamilton |