DQ 100-120

Hamilton proposed the creation of a national bank.  What was this bank called?

Bank of united states

Who was the very first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

John Jay

What do you call a tax on imported goods from other countries?

Tariff

What rebellion showed us that the new Constitution worked?  The federal government can put down rebellions.

Whisky Rebellion

Who defeated St. Claire’s army in the Northwest Territory?  US Forces lost over 600 soldiers.

little turtle

Anthony Wayne was sent out West to stop Native American attacks.  He defeated more than 1,000 Native Americans under Shawnee Chief Blue Jacket.  What was this battle called?  

Battle of fallen timbers

What did President Washington issue to avoid war with England and France?

Proclamation of Neutrality

 What was the treaty with Spain that allowed the US to use the Mississippi River for trade?

Pinckney’s treaty

What political party believed in “implied powers”?

Federalist

 What political party believed in a strict reading of the Constitution?

Democratic-Republican

This political party believed that the educated and wealthier men should hold public office?

Federalist

This political party believed that ordinary people should take part in government.

Democratic-Republican

Who breaks a tie in electoral votes in a Presidential election

House of representatives

 Who were the two candidates that tied electoral votes in the election of 1800? 

Jefferson and Burr

President Adams made last minute appointments to the federal courts.  What were these appointees called?

Midnight judges

  Who sued Secretary of State, James Madison, for a Federal court position?

William Marbury

After the case Marbury v. Madison, what principle was established that is now a key check on the legislative and executive branches?

Judicial Review

Who was the Chief Justice who ruled on the Marbury v. Madison case?

John Marshall

How much did the US pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

15 million

Who were the two explorers that began an expedition to explore the new lands that America purchased (Louisiana Territory)?

Lewis and Clark