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Hamilton's Financial Plan
Hamilton's idea to fix U.S. finances with a national bank, common money, and new taxes.
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers in PA rebelled against a whiskey tax; the government proved it could enforce laws.
Jay's Treaty
Deal with Britain: they leave U.S. land, pay for ship damage, and we settle old debts.
Citizen Genêt
French guy in the U.S. stirring up anti-British feelings and trying to drag us into France's fights.
XYZ Affair
U.S. and France got into it over French diplomats and bribery, which leads to the Quasi War
Quasi-War
Unofficial naval war with France from 1798-1800, mostly about ships and trade, caused by XYZ Affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
Laws to limit foreigners and stop people from criticizing the government.
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Said the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional and pushed for states' rights.
Revolution of 1800
Jefferson beats Adams, marking the first peaceful power switch in U.S. politics.
