Ch8 The Federalist Era Flashcards
(20 cards)
Four things Hamilton proposed
1) assume state debts
2) tax liquor
3) impose tariffs on imported goods
4) create a national bank
What was the first American debate
Whether the constitution should be interpreted loosely or strictly
What type of interpretation did Jefferson favor
Strict
What the constitution does not permit it forbids
What was hamiltons interpretation of the constitution
Loose
Whatever it does not forbid it permits
Framers
Opposed political parties Bc they were sources of corruption
Federalists favored what type of government
A strong central one
Democratic republicans favored what type of government
A weak central government
What did hamiltons tax on liquor cause
The whiskey rebellion of 1794
What did shays rebellion demonstrate in comparison to the whiskey rebellion?
Shays rebellion - weakness of the articles of confederation
Whiskey rebellion- strength of the new government
Important foreign policy speech under Washington
Neutrality proclamation of 1793
Jays treaty
Britain would evacuate and pay for ships but would not stop making seizures
The US would also pay debt
What did the Spanish fear jays treaty foreshadow?
Anglo-American alliance
What did Spain sign in 1795?
Pinckney treaty
Pinckney treaty of 1795
Granted the US free navigation of the MI river and the right to deposit goods in New Orleans
Who opposed jays treaty
Southern planters & jefferson
What caused the quasi war?
Jays treaty
France would no longer honor the neutrality of US ships
Alien and sedition acts
Intended to punish democratic republics after their Criticism on Adams for not declaring war with France
What was the defense behind the alien and sedition acts
To deport dangerous immigrants
Kentucky and Virginia resolutions
2 things
Denounced the alien and sedition acts (infringement on first amendment rights)
Allowed states to challenge or nullify federal laws
Who won the election of 1800?
Jefferson
