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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? | 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 the goal of U.S. foreign policy in the early years of the Republic? | avoid foreign alliances |
| 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 |
| What treaty enabled western farmers to access the Mississippi River and use the ports in New Orleans? | Pinckney Treaty |
| What treaty was made under the Washington administration to address the issue of British forts on U.S. soil? | Jay Treaty |
| 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 |
| What was the result of the political fight over the creation of the national bank? | creation of the two-party system |
| Which event proved that the national government would enforce the law under President Washington? | Whiskey Rebellion |
| Which election allowed Democratic Republicans to rise to power over the Federalist? | Election of 1800 |
| What principle was established in the case of Marbury vs. Madison? | Judicial Review |
| Which territorial purchase gave the US full access to the Mississippi River? | Louisiana Purchase |
| What act did Thomas Jefferson sign to avoid war with Britain? | Embargo Act of 1807 |
| 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 Louisanna territory? | Lewis and Clark |
| Whose aid was essential to the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition? | Sacajawea |
| What act did President Thomas Jefferson sign to avoid war with Britain over the issue of impressment? | Embargo Act of 1807 |
| 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 |
