Chapter 9 Quiz Review Sheet

Who were the leaders and the major groups that supported each party?

Alexander Hamilton was the leader of the Federalist party and Jefferson was the leader of the Democratic-Republican party (immigrants & farmers).

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts and why were they so controversial? Explain.

Alien and the Sedition Acts were aimed to target immigrants who were not yet citizens. These Acts were so controversial because this was going against the 1st Amendment for the reason being that they created this act because of what the Democratic-Republican newsletter and new immigrants were saying about Adam and the government (criticism), but people were giving it much attention because they didn't say anything that was beyond what the 1st Amendment allowed them to do which was freedom of speech. Increased the timeline 14-15 years.

What compromise was struck with the Southerners to help pay off the Northerners war debt? Explain.

Compromise was that the Southerners would help the Northerners pay their war debt, but they wanted the nation's capital.

What part of the Constitution allowed Hamilton to create the National Bank? What are the two major ways of interpreting the Constitution?

Elastic Clause, and the two major ways of interpreting the Constitution was being a loose Constructionist.

Why were farmers angry about the Whiskey tax? Explain.

Famers really depended on making profit out of Whiskey, but since the government put tax on it, they couldn't really afford and so they ignored the law.

How was the argument settled?

Hamilton got his way and made a national bank for the nation. Congress and Washington agreed with Hamilton to create a national bank.

How did Washington set precedents during his presidency? Explain.

He set up a cabinet, met up with his people, stepped down from a high position.

Why did Washington decide to crush the rebellion and enforce the tax? Explain his plan of action and why he decided to handle it in this way.

If he didn't crush the rebellion and enforce the tax, then the government would would crumble. His plan of action was to dress in his uniform along with 13,000 and fight the farmers who weren't willing to follow the law and he decided to handle it in this way to show that he makes the laws, and to follow it or else they were going to pay the price.

How did the cabinet help the president govern the nation? Explain.

It help the federal gov't not face anymore critical decisions. The cabinet also helps finish tasks that are assigned by the President, and the whole purpose of the cabinet was to help the President. **Help the President run the country.

What are the two major ways of interpreting the Constitution? Explain.

Loose & Strict constructionist. Loose, if it doesn't say you can't do it they will do it. Strict, they will follow the Constitution word by word.

Why did Madison and Jefferson oppose the creation of a National bank? Explain.

Madison and Jefferson were strict constructionist, and so since the national bank wasn't stated in the constitution, they thought it was going against it. By creating a national bank, they felt that Hamilton was going over the power, opposed because they gave Federal Government way too much power.

How were immigrants and members of the press affected by these acts? Why?

New immigrants and members of the press affected because Jefferson was Democratic-Republican and Hamilton was a Federalist.

Over what issues did political parties develop? Explain.

Political parties developed some conflict by both sides, Federalist and Democratic-Republicans, believing in different things while Hamilton (federalists) wanted a strong government while Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) believed in strict constructionists. Interpret the Constitution, how to handle foreign policy.

How did President Washington handle the challenge of American ships being seized by Great Britain?

President Washington handle the challenge of American ships being seized by Great Britain by sending Chief Justice, John Jay (to London), to negotiate a peaceful resolution because they didn't want any war going against each other with Britain. They will pay for the seized ships, and he negotiated to pay back French and Indian war debt.

How did President Washington handle the challenge of Native Americans attacking white settlers in the Northwest Territory?

President Washington handle the challenge of Native Americans attacking white settlers in the Northwest Territory by Washington sending troops to the N.W. Territory which is the Ohio River Valley. He sent in troops to secure, won the Native Americans, signed the Green. treaties.

What was the XYZ Affair and how did President Adams handle this situation? Explain.

The XYZ Affair was when three representatives were to sent to France to talk to the minister, was rejected. Then a couple of French spies told them that they can see the minster and have a talk if they were willing to give a loan of $10 million and a bribe of $250,000. President Adams handle this situation? President Adams canceled all treaties with France and allow English vessels to do they same, which was steal French ships and goods too.

Why was the election of 1796 different from the previous election?

The election of 1796 was different because the two political parties were developed. Federalist and Democratic-Republicans were joined, but there were many conflicts because they had many different opinion on different things. That was the first time President and Vice-President were from opposing sides. The first election two political parties competed.

What financial problems did the nation face?

The financial problems that the nation faced was the Revolutionary War debts they were in to foreign states, also for this problem they wanted to prevent debts from happening and so they thought about having a national bank. If they didn't pay back then they would lose respect from the foreign states, and the citizens along with it. Paying $52 debt, citizen, and foreign country.

What were the results of the Battle of Fallen Timbers for the Native Americans? the United States?

The results of the Battle of Fallen Timbers for the Native Americans was Native Americans were defeated and because of this United States were able to claim more land that was part of the trade.

Why did the war between France and Britain put the U.S. in a difficult position? Explain.

The war between France and Britain put the U.S. in a difficult position because taking sides will effect trades and so they decided to stay neutral.

What was the purpose of the Federal Judiciary Act? Explain.

They couldn't create a court system unless Congress passed the Federal Judiciary Act in 1789, and so the purpose was to create a court system. (3 levels, increase members, to justices to 6 members.)

What advice did Washington give the nation in his Farewell Address on foreign affairs?

Washington advised that the government shouldn't too often borrow money and avoid the stocks of debts. Washington also warned/advised the nation against forming a permanent alliances with other nations because by choosing sides it's risking the U.S. into war. Don't make permanent alliances, avoid accumulation debt, avoid creating political party.

Why did Washington decide to send troops to the Ohio Valley to fight the force led by Little Turtle?

Washington decided to send troops to the Ohio Valley to fight the force led by Little Turtle because he knew he should do everything in his power to protect the nation. Washington, safety of their nation in the boundary so that they can be safe.

How did Hamilton propose to solve these problems? You may list.

• paying off all war debts • raising government revenues through tariffs • creating a national bank