Political Developments inn the Early Republic

In addition to the Department of State and the Department of War, which executive department did the Congress first set up?

Treasury Department.

President Washington viewed the Whiskey Rebellion as

a threat to the authority of the national government.

Why did President Washington warn the nation against political parties in his Farewell Address?

He believed that political parties might divide the nation.

Which of these took place during President Washington's administration?

Three new states joined the nation.

How did Alexander Hamilton win support for his debt payment plan?

He supported a southern location for the nation's new capital.

He supported a southern location for the nation's new capital.

Why did Hamilton want to establish a national bank?

to expand businesses by making loans

According to Hamilton, what part of the Constitution allowed Congress to set up a national bank?

the elastic clause

Which of these slogans would Hamilton support?

"Greatness through trade"

Because they supported small government with limited powers, Jefferson and the Republicans favored

strict construction of the Constitution.

Which of these statements reflects a view held by Thomas Jefferson?

Informed citizens can make good decisions for the country.

When the French Revolution become violent, most Republicans

continued to support France.

Which statement about Thomas Jefferson is true?

He was a great writer.

What was the outcome of the election of 1796?

John Adams became president.

What is sedition?

encouraging rebellion against the government

Who supported the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Alexander Hamilton

The arguments Thomas Jefferson and James Madison put forth in the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were based on

The State Doctrine

The presidential candidates in the election of 1800 were John Adams and

Thomas Jefferson

Which event happened first in the election of 1800?

The Electoral College voted and the result was a tie between Jefferson and Burr.

What was final outcome of the election of 1800?

Jefferson became president

The Twelfth Amendment dealt with

presidential elections