USH 1st Tri

Who was John Adams?

was the 2nd President of America / FEDERALIST

Who were the Federalists?

A political party that were PRO-BRITISH and supported a strong central government including support of Hamilton’s financial system. They feared “Mob Rule” and favored elites.

What were the Alien and Sediction (& Naturalization) Acts?

Alien Acts: Acts that allowed for deportation of foreigners and raised residency for citizenship from 5 > 14 years (French Priority to protect national security).

Sediction Act: Act that made criticizing the government illegal.

What is the Quasi War?

was a war between America and the French that lead to the Alien and Seduction Acts. The war made Adams fear that the French would undermine national security and lead to the weakening of the Democratic-Republican Party.

What was the Kentucky/Virginia Resolutions?

was a series of political statements by Jefferson and Madison arguing that states could nullify federal laws deemed as unconstitutional and was the first major change to federal authority. This directly imposed the Alien and Sediction Act.

Who are Democratic-Republicans?

is a political party that were in favor of state rights, limited federal government, and were Pro-France and States.

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

was a Democratic-Republican President that promoted Agrarianism and limited government but also worked on projects that expanded federal power like the Louisiana Purchase. He ended the Alien and Sedition Acts and reduced military spending.

Who is James Madison?

was the 4th President that helped write the Bill of Rights, and VA resolution. He accepted a strong central government, but also kept Democratic-Republican Ideas.

What was Washington’s Farewell Address?

A letter delivered by Washington that warned America about political parties, sectionalism, and permanent foreign alliances. It urged unity.

Who was Alexander Hamilton?

was a Federalist leader that was Washington’s tresurer and wanted a strong central government and an industrial economy. He opposed Jefferson.

What was Hamilton’s report on Public Credit?

A proposal submitted by Hamilton outlining the federal government’s plan to assume state debts and establish a national bank, aimed at stabilizing the American economy.

What was the XYZ?

A diplomatic incident between the US and France when the French demanded bribes and loans from the Americans. John Adams tried to negotiate peace. French wanted to trick Americans into paying respect during an on-going war.

Who were midnight judges?

A group of judges brought in by Adams to preserve federalists viewpoints in court.

What is the proclamation of neutrality?

an announcement signed by Washington to allow trade between both Britain and the French.

What is the Annapolis Convention?

A convention were 12 reps from 5 states came with the goal of addressing barriers between that limited trade and commercebetween the states. Not enough states showed up to make progress.

What was the convention of 1787 (Philly)?

A convention that included the 3/5 compromise and structure of new government systems (3 branches).