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| During the early years of the Republic, which group had all of the political power? | white male landowners |
| What political party was founded by Alexander Hamilton? | Federalists |
| What were the main features of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan? | whiskey tax, protective tariffs, assumption of state debt, national bank |
| Why did the Democratic-Republicans oppose the creation of a national bank? | strict interpretation of the Constitution--thought it was unconstitutional |
| What law did the Federalists enact to limit immigration and restrict the right to criticize government officials? | Alien & Sedition Acts |
| Which political party believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution and a smaller, less powerful national government? | Democratic-Republicans |
| Which resolutions were written to oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts? | Virginia and Kentucky Resolves |
| What principle was supported in the Virginia and Kentucky resolves? | states' rights/nullification |
| What was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789? | federal court system |
| What principle did the Supreme Court establish in the case of Marbury v. Madison? | judicial review |
| What foreign policy was established by President George Washington? | avoid foreign alliances (neutrality) |
| What statement was issued by President George Washington to avoid involvement in the war between Britain and France? | Declaration of Neutrality |
| What did President George Washington warn the nation about in his Farewell Address? | maintain neutrality and avoid political parties |
| How did the Americans secure access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans during Washington's presidency? | treaty with Spain (Pickney Treaty) |
| What was the purpose of the Jay Treaty with Great Britain during Washington's presidency? | to avoid war over the issue of British forts on U.S. soil |
| Which issue threatened American sovereignty during Washington's presidency? | British forts on American soil |
| Under the Adams administration, what incident resulted in an undeclared naval war against France? | XYZ Affair |
| Which territory did the United States purchase from France to gain full access to the Mississippi River? | Louisiana Purchase |
| Which political belief conflicted with Thomas Jefferson's desire to purchase the Louisiana Territory? | strict interpretation of the Constitution |
| Who did Thomas Jefferson appoint to explore the Louisiana Territory? | Lewis and Clark |
| Whose aid was essential to the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition? | Sacajawea |
| What was the purpose of the Embargo Act passed during Jefferson's presidency? | avoid war with Britain over the issue of impressment |
| What were the Congressmen who wanted to declare war against Great Britain called? | war hawks |
| Why did the United States declare war against Great Britain in 1812? | impressment, Indian attacks, territorial expansion |
| Why did Tecumseh and American Indian tribes ally with the British during the War of 1812? | to stop American settlement on Indian lands |
| What was the result of the political fight between Jefferson and Hamilton over the creation of the national bank? | creation of the two-party system |
| At the end of the War of 1812, what battle boosted American nationalism? | Battle of New Orleans |
| What happened after the U.S. defeated the tribes at the Battle of Fallen Timbers? | increased American settlements in Ohio (Treaty of Greenville) |
| Which event proved that the national government would enforce the law under President Washington? | Whiskey Rebellion |
| Which event was an example of a conflict between states' rights and federal power during the War of 1812? | Hartford Convention |
| Which election resulted in a change in power from the Federalists to the Democratic-Republicans? | Election of 1800/"Republican Revolution" |
| Which word describes issues that have to do with politics, elections, and government? | political |
| Which word means "having to do with business, money, and taxes? | economic |
| Which word refers to people's culture and the way that they live? | social |
| Which word means "agreeing with the legal requirements of the Constitution? | constitutional |
| What process can the Supreme Court use to void or cancel unconstitutional laws? | judicial review |
