Unit 3 Quiz 2 APUSH

Great Compromise

The agreement during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that established a bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate with equal representation.

Federalists

Supporters of a strong central government and the Constitution during the early years of the United States.

Anti-Federalists

Opponents of the Constitution who favored more power for state governments and demanded a Bill of Rights.

Three-Fifths Compromise

A deal during the Constitutional Convention that counted three out of every five slaves for representation and taxation purposes.

Bank of the United States

The first central bank proposed by Alexander Hamilton in 1791 to stabilize the economy and standardize currency.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee fundamental liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and press.

Judiciary Act of 1789

Legislation that established the federal judiciary of the United States, including the Supreme Court and lower courts.

Democratic-Republicans

A political party led by Thomas Jefferson that advocated for states' rights and an agrarian economy.

Whiskey Rebellion

A 1794 uprising of Pennsylvania farmers against a federal excise tax on whiskey, demonstrating the government's ability to maintain order.

Citizen Genet

French diplomat who attempted to recruit Americans to support France in its war against Britain, causing diplomatic tensions.

Jay’s Treaty 1794

A treaty between the U.S. and Britain that resolved issues from the Treaty of Paris 1783 and helped avoid war.

Pinckney’s Treaty 1795

An agreement with Spain that defined U.S. borders and guaranteed navigation rights on the Mississippi River.

Washington’s Farewell Address

George Washington's 1796 letter advising against permanent foreign alliances and political parties.

XYZ Affair

A diplomatic incident in 1797-98 where French agents demanded bribes from American diplomats, leading to the Quasi-War.

Quasi War

An undeclared naval conflict between the U.S. and France from 1798 to 1800, initiated by the XYZ Affair.

Alien & Sedition Acts

Four laws passed in 1798 aimed at national security but criticized for suppressing dissent and targeting the Democratic-Republicans.

Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions

Political statements by Jefferson and Madison arguing that states could nullify unconstitutional federal laws.

Revolution of 1800

The election of 1800 that marked a peaceful transfer of power from Federalists to Democratic-Republicans, highlighting political stability.