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Why did Democratic-Republican leaders pressure Congress to repeal the Alien and Sedition Acts?

because the acts were hurting their party by not allowing them to speak freely and lowering their numbers

What effects did the creation of a national bank have on the country?

It gave the U.S a uniform currency, a way to safely deposit money, and made the country better off financially

What is the Electoral College?

a group of people selected from each state who cast votes in the presidential election; based on population

Why did some southern states disagree with Hamilton's plan for paying off the money that states owed after the Revolutionary War?

Some states, mostly southern, did not have any/much debt so it was they saw it as unfair

What were the main views of Alexander Hamilton

-Rich and educated were better rulers

-loose interpretation

-pro-British

-federalist

What were the main views of Thomas Jefferson

-Farmers were more important

-strict interpretation

-pro-France

-Democratic-republican

How did the XYZ affair create problems for President John Adams?

It made him seem weak and timid, he made a navy to protect against France

Why was the election of 1800 significant?

Jefferson and Aaron Burr were tied with the same exact number of electoral votes, which created a political crisis over the transition of power.

Why was the ruling in Marbury v. Madison significant?

It established the principle of judicial review

What was the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?

Washington put down rebellion with 15,000 militiamen and demonstrated federal gov will enforce its laws; ended w/out battle

Jay's Treaty

With ENGLAND; Americans HATED- believed England got more; england stole ships and gave weapons to Indians

Federalist Party

wanted a strong federal government and supported industry and trade

Democratic-Republicans

Political Party led by Jefferson - pro-French; supported by middle-class and farmers; pro-agriculture; against the BUS; strict interpretation

Proposed Twelfth Amendment

Seperate ballots for vice president and president

The Louisiana Purchase

territory in western United States purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million; lewis and clark gathered info about this place w/ sacagawea; doubled U.S territory

What effect did the ruling in Marbury v. Madison have on the national government?

It enforced the idea that the supreme court can use their ability of judicial review; the ability to declare a law unconstitutional

Which group voted to break the tie between Jefferson and Burr to determine who would become president and vice president?

House of Representatives

Which of the following ideas did Thomas Jefferson stress in his inaugural address?

the importance of limited government and the protection of civil liberties.

What idea regarding states' rights did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions support?

states could challenge the federal government.

What was the XYZ Affair?

It was an effort by the French to get the United States to pay a bribe before they would negotiate.

What advice did Washington give the nation in his Farewell Address?

-Stay out of foreign countries' business

-Stay away from political parties

-be careful of public debt

Why did Congress tax American-made whiskey?

To raise money to help pay the national debt

Why did Jefferson oppose the creation of a national bank?

he believed that it was not necessary, only convenient and therefore did not think the constitution would allow it

What precedent did Washington and the First Congress set when they organized the executive branch?

To have a cabinet meeting with their top advisors

Which of the following was the biggest economic challenge that Hamilton and the new government faced?

The National Debt