Unit 4 - Early Republic Test

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Creation of a Cabinet

Washington was the first president to choose his advisors

Creation of a National Bank

Alexander Hamilton advised creating the bank to strengthen the economy and pay off debts

Creation of the Supreme Court

Decides if laws are unconstitutional, John Jay first chief justice.

Whiskey Rebellion

In response to the tax on Whiskey. Farmers rebelled, proved them the new government was strong and could act if needed.

Creation of Washington DC

Compromise about the location of the capital, in exchange for it being in the south, war debt spread equally among the states. Washington oversaw construction

John Adams

VP; Only federalist president

Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of State; A leader of the Democratic-Republicans

Henry Knox

Secretary of War

Alexander Hamilton

Secretary of Treasury; A leader of the Federalists

Washington’s View on Political Parties

Believed they were divisive and harmful, warned against them in the Farewell Address

Washington’s View - Allies with Britain or France?

No alliances, stay neutal.

What is a Precedent?

A tradition set by someone

Precedents set by Washington

1. Two 4 year terms
2. Calling the president “Mr. President”
3. Saying “So help me god”
4. Choosing a cabinet
5. Farewell Address

Alien and Sedition Act

Laws meant to limit criticism of the gov

What did the Alien and Sedition Act violate?

1st Amendment

XYZ Affair

France was attacking US ships, demanded bribe money. Adams refused to pay it, France backed down, Adams kept us out of war

XYZ Affair Quote

Millions for Defence, Not One Cent for Tribute

Kentucky Virginia Resolution

Kentucky and Virginia didn’t agree with Alien and Sedition acts, thought states should be able to nullify federal laws. No other states agreed.

Federalists

Led by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams; Economy based on manufacturing and industry; Allies with England; Loose interpretation of the constitution; For Alien and Sedition acts; Rich and Educated; Full-time strong military; Valued national government

Democratic Republicans

Led by Thomas Jefferson; Economy based on farming and agriculture; Allies with France; Strict interpretation of the constitution; Against Alien and Sedition Acts; Common Man; Part time army/militia; Valued state government

Significance of 1803

Louisiana Purchase, US doubled in size; Gained control of the Mississippi River (port of New Orleans) $15 Million

Significance of 1807

Embargo Act; Restricted trade with France and England. Sea workers hurt, economy depended on shipping and trade

Why did Jefferson Purchase Louisiana

Wanted to get rid of potential enemies in North America, gain control of the river for economic purposes

Who Explored the Louisiana Purchase

Lewis and Clark

Jefferson’s Style of Government

Hands Off (Laissez-Faire)

War of 1812 Causes

Impressment of US sailors from the British Navy, England encouraging native attacks

War of 1812 Events

British burned Washington DC, Dolley Madison saved the portrait of George. Star Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key after Battle of Fort McHenry. Battle of New Orleans fought after war was over

War of 1812 Effects

Era of Good Feelings, US manufacturing increased.

How did the War of 1812 Affect the Economy?

Manufacturing increased

Era of Good Feelings

Period of time after the war, people were patriotic and unified. Little political division

Missouri Compromise

Kept the balance of free and slave states. Missouri entered as slave, Maine as free.

Monroe Doctrine

Stated European countries should stay out of the western hemisphere. (Neutrality)

Florida

Buying it for $5 Million added to the side of the US