| A | B |
| bonds | bought from the government with the promise of receiving money back in time, with interest |
| speculator | one who takes risks in investments |
| XYZ Affair | This took place when we wanted to make a treay with France but Talleyrand wanted a bribe instead |
| Alien & Sedition Acts | These made it harder for foreigners to become citizens, and made it illegal to criticize the government |
| The Louisiana Purchase | This was the deal Jefferson made with Napoleon to purchase land in North America |
| The Whiskey Rebellion | This was a revolt by farmers in protest of a tax placed on liquor |
| The French Revolution | This began in Europe in 1797 because another group wanted their own independence |
| Federalists | This was a political party led by Alexander Hamilton |
| Republicans | This was a political party led by Thomas Jefferson |
| Neutrality Proclamation | This was issued by George Washington to ensure that the United States remained neutral in the European wars |
| Jay's Treaty | This was negotiated by the Chief Justice to make England pay back some of the moeny the US lost when they seized our merchant ships |
| Capital Compromise | This was negotiated to convince the southern states to help pay back the national debt |