Unit 3: The New Nation Part I Study Guide

Vocabulary flashcards covering the essential topics of the early American Republic under the First Presidency, based on the Unit 3: The New Nation Part I study guide.

George Washington's Precedents

The standard actions and traditions established by the first president that shaped the presidency and defined the role of the new federal government.

Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan

An economic program created to manage the nation's debt and strengthen the federal government, based on the belief that strong central authority would benefit the country.

National Bank

A proposed federal financial institution that caused sharp disagreement between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson over differing interpretations of the Constitution.

Federalists

An early American political party that favored strong federal power, commercial development, loose interpretation of the Constitution, and specific foreign policies.

Democratic-Republicans

An early American political party that supported limited federal authority, agrarian economic interests, strict interpretation of the Constitution, and distinct foreign policies.

First Political Parties

Organized political groups that emerged in the early Republic due to contrasting views on government and the economy, despite George Washington and other Founders warning against political divisions.

Whiskey Rebellion

A domestic uprising against a federal tax that demonstrated the power and ability of the new federal government to enforce its laws.

Neutrality in European Conflicts

George Washington's foreign policy stance intended to keep the United States out of foreign wars, shaping future American diplomatic relations.

Jay's Treaty

A significant and controversial diplomatic agreement negotiated with Great Britain that sparked deep political conflict within the United States.

XYZ Affair

A diplomatic incident in which French representatives demanded a bribe and a loan, escalating tensions with France and heavily impacting domestic American politics.