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political party
organization that works to elect officials that will pass laws favorable to their ideas
whiskey rebellion
farmers in PA refused to pay the federal tax on whiskey, washing send the militia to put down the rebellion, but the farmers fled before any fighting took place, first teat of the authority of the new government
federalist party
led by hamilton , favored strong federal government, economy based on manufacturing and trade, pro british, should own property to be able to vote
democratic Republican Party
led by jefferson, favored state’s rights, economy based on agriculture, pro french all adult white males should be able to vote
Washingtons farewell address
president Washington warned the nation about the dangers of political parties and alliances with foreign countries
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson bought the LA territory from france for 15 million dollars. it doubled the size of the US and gave the US control of the Mississippi River