Staar Points 14 Flashcards
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Farmers in PA refused to pay the federal tax on whiskey, Washington sent the militia to put down the rebellion, but the farmers fled before any fighting took place, FIRST TEST OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT!
Whiskey rebellion
Organization that works to elect officials that will pass laws favorable to their ideas
Political party
Led by Hamilton, favored strong federal government, economy based on manufacturing and trade, pro-British, should own property to be able to vote
Federalist papers
Led by Jefferson, favored states fights, economy based on agriculture, pro-french, all adult white makes should be able to vote
Democratic-Republican Party
President Washington warned the nation about the dangers of political parties and alliances with foreign countries (stay out if foreign wars)
Washington’s farewell address
Jefferson bought the LA territory from France for 15 million dollars. It doubled the size of the U.S. And gave the U.S. Control of the Mississippi River
Louisiana purchase (1803)