Period 3: Chapter 10

Question 1

Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation (1793)

Answer 1

Declared the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Britain (think French Revolution)

Question 2

Necessary and proper clause

Answer 2

Said that Congress can pass laws that are necessary and proper for branches of the government to run smoothly

Question 3

French Revolution

Answer 3

Initially peaceful and supported by America

The Reign of Terror divided Federalists and Anti-Federalists
- Reignited conflicts between Britain and France

Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation

Question 4

Whiskey Rebellion (1794)

Answer 4

Pennsylvania distillers protested the tax on their livelihood

Quickly quelled by Washington’s army

Demonstrated strength of new government

Question 5

National Bank of the United States

Answer 5

Idea by Alex. Ham. (economic genius)

First example of trickle down economics

Meant to centralize wealth and prove power to other countries

Print paper currency

Passed because of the N and P clause

States who had paid taxes opposed

Question 6

National identity through art

Answer 6

Gilbert Stuart - painted portraits of first 6 presidents

John Trumbull - Painted pictures of key American events

Question 7

National identity through literature

Answer 7

Focused on freedom and defending the government

Ex: Jefferson’s Virginia statute for religious freedom

Question 8

National identity through architecture

Answer 8

Jefferson in Monticello - Dome led to the style of the capital building

Pierre Charles L’Enfant - Mapped out D.C.

Question 9

2 term tradition

Answer 9

Started by George Washington

More than 2 would be similar to a monarchy

Followed by all until FDR

22nd amendment

Question 10

Presidential cabinet

Answer 10

Heads of departments and advisors to the president

Question 11

Precedent

Answer 11

Actions that were taken and followed by future presidents

Question 12

4 reasons for development

Answer 12

1. Power of the federal government
2. Foreign policy (Stemmed from French Rev.)
3. Economic policy (Stemmed from Ham.’s financial plan)
4. Balance between liberty and order (Stemmed from Alien and Sedition Acts)

Question 13

Jay’s Treaty (1795)

Answer 13

Treaty with Britain

U.S. received compensation for damaged ships

2nd time Britain promised to leave posts (They didn’t)

Granted Britain favored trading shows

Question 14

Pinckney’s Treaty (1795)

Answer 14

Treaty with Spain

U.S. was granted navigation rights on the Mississippi River

Question 15

Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)

Answer 15

Issued in 1796 as GW left office

Written by Alex. Ham. and GW

Helped influence U.S. foreign policy for years

Warned of foreign entanglements

Warned of political parties

Question 16

What was New Orleans used for after Pinckey’s Treaty?

Answer 16

To store goods before they were shipped out

Question 17

Impressment

Answer 17

Forced taking of American soldiers into the British navy

Question 18

Who did each party side with in the French Revolution?

Answer 18

Federalists: England

Anti-Federalists: France

Question 19

Federalist Party

Answer 19

The official political party of the Federlists

Question 20

Federalist Party

Answer 20

The official political party of the Federalists

Question 21

Democratic-Republican Party

Answer 21

The official political party of the Anti-Federalists

Question 22

Federalists

Answer 22

Wanted a larger federal government

Ex: John Adams. Alexander Hamilton, George Washington (Not officially but shared the same beliefs)

Question 23

Anti-Federalists

Answer 23

Wanted a smaller federal government (State’s rights)

Modern day Libertarians

Ex: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison (was a Federalist but later made the switch)

Question 24

XYZ Affair

Answer 24

JA was Pres and TJ was VP

French retaliated against Jay’s Treaty by seizing American ships

Adams sent people to France (French demanded 250k to speak to the minister - America rejected)

France sought new negotiations (Adams sacrificed reelection to avoid war with France)

Question 25

Alien Laws

Answer 25

Raised the requirements for immigration

Passed by the Federalist Congress and signed into law by John Adams

Question 26

Sedition Laws

Answer 26

Made it a crime to speak negatively about the governments

Passed by Federalist Congress and signed into law by John Adams

Question 27

How to ammend the Constitution?

Answer 27

2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of states on board with it

Question 28

How was Washington unanimously elected?

Answer 28

Each person got 2 votes so everyone gave Washington at least one

Question 29

Judiciary Act of 1789

Answer 29

Organized the federal court system

Question 30

What did the Anti-Federalists require to approve the Constitution?

Answer 30

The Bill of Rights