APUSH 1789 - 1809

Political opinions between Democrat-Republicans and Federalists towards the Haitian and French Revolutions. Important events during the presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.

Reasons for support of French Revolution

In debt to France from support in the American Revolution

Sympathetic because the French also wanted freedom

Which political party supported the French Revolutoion?

Democrat-Republicans

Reasons for support of Haitian Revolution

The slaves declared the same rights as the Declaration of Independence

Which political party supported the Haitian Revolution

Federalists

Reasons against support of French Revolution

Violent and Regicidal

Unstructured

Support would put American prosperity at risk

Which political party did not support the French Revolution?

Federalists

Reasons against support of Haitian Revolution

Violent and destructive

Fear that slaves in southern states would rebel too

Which political party was against the Haitian Revolution

Democrat-Republicans

What event matches this description: A social and political upheaval involving the overthrow of a monarchy and execution of the king. Replaced with a republic based on Enlightenment ideals such as liberty and equality.

French Revolution

What event matches this description: successful slave rebellion to overthrow the French. Gained independence from France in 1804. Created the first independent black nation in the world.

Haitian Revolution

Who led the Federalists?

Alexander Hamilton and John Adams

Who led the Democrat-Republicans?

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

What political party appealed to merchants, the wealthy, the education, and cities mainly in the north?

Federalists

What political party appealed to farmers, southern states, and western states?

Democrat-Republicans

Which party consisted of loose constructionists, and supported the creation of the national bank because of the elastic clause?

Federalists

Which party favored and supported the British?

Federalists

Which party consisted of strict constructionists who believed the Constitution didn’t allow for the creation of the National Bank?

Democrat-Republicans

Which party favored and supported the French?

Democrat-Republicans

Which party believed in a strong federal government?

Federalists

Which party believed in states rights?

Democrat-Republicans

What event was caused by the British being present on the frontier (in Canada)

War of 1812

Compromise which created the National Bank, but moved the capitol to the south.

Compromise of 1790

Federal excise tax on distilled spirits. Caused anger among farmers, because they required the spirits to preserve and transport their crops more easily.

Whiskey Tax of 1791

Rebellion which began with refusal to pay the whiskey tax, but eventually escalated into violence towards tax collectors. In 1794, a mob destroyed a tax inspector’s house, which led to military intervention. George Washington and a militia of 12,000 men ended the rebellion. It demonstrated the power of the new system of government.

Whiskey Rebellion (1791 - 1794)

Conflict of territory fought against a confederation of native tribes. Brief battle resulting in an American victory. Opened the northwest territory for settlement, increasing tension with natives.

Battle of Fallen Timbers (1794)

Treaty which ceded modern day Ohio and part of Indiana to the Americans. It created a treaty line where natives were allowed to hunt and plant. Americans said they would grant annual annuities and provide various goods to the tribes.

Treaty of Greenville (1795)

Highly controversial treaty between the United States and Great Britain which resolved issues from the American Revolution. It negotiated peace and prevented conflict between the British troops in the American Northwest.

Jay’s Treaty (1794)

Address which implored Americans to prevent involvement with European matters, not form permanent alliances, avoid sectionalism, and not form political parties.

Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)

Act which made it more difficult to become a citizen, allowing President Adams to deport “dangerous” foreigners more easily. Additionally, it made it a crime to speak against the government.

Alien and Sedition Act (1798)

Jefferson’s response to the Alien and Sedition Acts. He argued the government overstepped its constitutional authority. It asserted that states were permitted to determine the constitutionality of federal laws and null them within their territories.

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions (1799)

Event where American Diplomats spoke to 3 French agents labeled X, Y, and Z. They demanded a bribe to begin negotiations and stop seizing American ships. The American Diplomats refused.

XYZ Affair (1797 - 1798)

Naval conflict between the United States and France. It stemmed from the XYZ Affair; the French began seizing American ships and violating American Maritime trade laws. It ended with the Convention of 1800, which formally ended the conflict.

Quasi-War (1798 - 1800)

During what years was Washington in office as president?

1789 - 1797

During what years was John Adams in office as president?

1797 - 1801

During what years was Thomas Jefferson in office as president?

1801 - 1809

Ideology where everyone is a farmer and is self-sufficient. It was proposed by Jefferson.

Agrarian Utopia

Controversial purchase of land performed by Jefferson. It went against his policy of reducing national debt due to the high price ($15 Million), however it was beneficial for the nation. 

Louisiana Purchase of 1803

Act under Jefferson which eliminated all foreign trade, creating significant economic problems in New England. It was repealed in 1809. 

Embargo Act of 1807

Year President Madison took office.

1809