Chapter8

Question 0

Bill of Rights

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Specifically intended to restrict the power of national government and protect individual rights.

Question 1

Judiciary Act of 1789

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Organized thirteen district courts, three circuit courts , and set the number of Supreme Court justices

Question 2

National Bank

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Issued a uniform currency, provided a source for business loans and sparked economic expansion

Question 3

French Revolution

Answer 3

1789 to 1799 - Period of upheaval

Question 4

Proclamation of Neutrality

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Declared that America would pursue a policy of friendliness and impartiality between the French/British.

Question 5

Citizen Genet

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Flashy French ambassador tryied to stir pro French sentiment.

Question 6

Whiskey Rebellion

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In western Pennsylvania, discontent turned into violence against the government

Question 7

Daniel Boone

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From Kentucky, pioneering , the best known frontiersman

Question 8

Washington’s Farewell Address

Answer 8

Warned strongly against permanent alliances with other countries

Question 9

John Adams

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Washington’s two-term vice president

Question 10

XYZ Affair

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Very rude French agents that Adams had to deal with

Question 11

Alien and Sedition Acts

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The Federalist-controlled Congress sought to silence their political opponents

Question 12

midnight appointments

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Adams quickly filled as many of the newly created circuit judgeships as possible.