Chapter 7 Test

The Battle of Fallen Timbers was fought in hopes that the United States would secure the ____________ _________.

Northwestern Territory.

Explain Hamilton's financial plan's first step (deal with debt):

Federal government would pay $21,000,000 worth of state debt, allowing states to build up their businesses and economy.

Hamilton hoped that tariffs would help our country by doing two very important things:

1) Force U.S. people to buy American-made goods 2) American manufacturing would be protected from foreign competition

List three examples that George Washington set that our presidents follow.

1) Saying the words "So help me God" after his presidential oath 2) Creating a cabinet/set of advisors 3) Being called Mr. President

What is a protective tariff?

A duty imposed on imports to raise their price, making them less attractive to consumers and thus protecting domestic industries from foreign competition.

_________ ________ believed in loose construction.

Alexander Hamilton.

What does the term 'precedent' mean?

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

How was the conflict with Native Americans in the Northwest Territory solved?

Battle of Fallen Timbers was the fight. Treaty of Greenville stated that British would abandon their forts and cease to help the Native Americans, most Northeast territory would be given to U.S. Native Americans got $20,000 worth of goods and U.S. would respect the small amount of land the Native Americans had left.

How did the federalists get the Democratic-Republicans to agree to help pay off the nation's debt?

By agreeing to move the new capital to the South, therefor giving the South more power.

Explain Hamilton's financial plan's third step (stabilize the banking system):

Create a national bank and mint.

How was the problem with Spaniards and the New Orleans Border resolved?

Created Jays Treaty, which stated that Britian would pay for all the damaged ships and America would pay British debt it owed.

What were the three steps proposed in Hamilton's financial plan to help improve the finances of the nation?

Deal with debt, gain revenue, and stabilize the banking system.

What were the two political parties that formed in the United States?

Democratic-Republican and Federalists.

Why did Jefferson oppose the idea of creating a National Bank?

He thought states should charter banks that could issue money. Jefferson also believed that the Constitution did not give the national government the power to establish a bank.

What position did Alexander Hamilton hold as an advisor to Washington?

He was Washington's Secretary of Treasury.

Explain the Judiciary Act of 1789.

It created three levels of federal courts and defined their powers and responsibilites.

Why was the Whisky Rebellion so important in our nation's history?

It showed us the power of the federal government, and that we should follow their laws.

What did the Neutrality Proclamation say?

It was a formal announcement issued by U.S. President George Washington declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. It threatened legal proceedings against any American providing assistance to any country at war.

What was Jay's Treaty and who was it between?

Jay's Treaty was between Britain and America. It stated that the British would pay for damages on seized American ships and abandon their forts on the northwestern frontier. In return, the United States agreed to pay debts it owed to the British.

Who took office after George Washinton, and what party did they represent?

John Adams; Federalists.

After the French Revolution France and Great Britain began a war with each other, the United States took the stance of _________.

Neutrality.

Explain Hamilton's financial plan's second step (gain revenue):

Pass a protective tariff on imports to help American manufacturers, protecting them from foreign competition and incouraging people to buy American made goods instead.

What was Pinckney's Treaty and who was it between?

Pinckney's Treaty was a treaty between the U.S. and Spain, which stated that in exchange for the Floridian border being at 31 degrees latitude, the New Orleans port would be open to American goods to pass through.

Why is the term 'precedent' associated with George Washington?

Precedent can also mean model, and George Washington was a good model for future presidents.

How was the problem with Spaniards and the New Orleans Border resolved?

Signed Pickney's Treaty, which settled the Florida border at 31 North latitiude. Spain would reopen the port of New Orleans to American trade.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fallen Timbers?

The Americans ended up dispersing the Native American tribes after a lost battle then a won one, and later signed the Treaty of Greenville.

Explain the Battle of Fallen Timbers.

The Indians were upset because despite their protests, Americans still settled in their territory. Aimed with British-supplied guns and commanded by Miami chief Little Turtle, the Indians clashed with the U.S. troops.

How was the neutrality [Britain and France at war] solved?

The Neutrality Proclamation, which sparked disagreement over if it was the best option.

What was the Treaty of Greenville and who was it between?

The Treaty of Greenville was between the U.S. and the Native Americans, and it gave the United States claim to most Indian lands in the Northwest territory. It also guaranteed safety of the citizens, and the Indians received $20,000 in goods.

What was the Whiskey Rebellion and who was involved? Why did they rebel?

The Whisky Rebellion was a revolt against the taxing of American-made whisky. It was mainly the whisky-makers themselves, believing that the government didn't have the right to tax the whisky they made by themselves.

What are five issues George Washington faced as president?

The Whisky Rebellion, Britain seizing American ships, Spaniards and the New Orleans Border, conflict with Native Americans in the Northwest Territory, and neutrality [Britain and France at war]

Define loose construction:

The federal government can take reasonable actions that the Constitution does not specifically forbid.

Define strict construction:

The federal government should only do what the Constitution specifically says it can do.

What were the expectations that people of the U. S. expected of their new government?

They expected a stable economy, improved trade, and the protection of their rights as well as from foreign power.

What were the expectations that farmers of the U. S. expected of their new government?

They expected low taxes and that they could get to keep their land.

What were the expectations that business people of the U. S. expected of their new government?

They expected the government to help their businesses by passing single trade laws as well as laws to protect manufacturers from foreign competition.

______ _________ believed in strict construction.

Thomas Jefferson.

How was the problem of Britain seizing American ships resolved?

Washington personally lead troops to squash the rebellion.

After Washington retired from office, his wished for the country was for the United States to stay ______ as a country and remain ______ in foreign affairs.

united; neutral.