The First Presidency TJ and AH Federalists vs. Democratic Republicans John Adams Presidency Misc

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act?

It established a federal court system

Why were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

To limit the powers of the government and guarantee liberties

What were the three cabinets created AND who created the cabinets?

Department of Treasury Department of War State Department Created by Washington

Why were the Southerners upset about Hamiltons debt repayment plan?

The Southerners thought they would have to pay more than their share of the national debt.

When Washington left office, what were two of his concerns?

- political parties - foreign affairs

Thomas Jefferson belonged to what political party?

Democratic-Republican Party

What was Thomas Jeffersons job when he worked with Washington?

Secretary of State

What was Alexander Hamiltons job when he worked with Washington?

Secretary of Treasury

Hamilton belonged to what political party?

Federalists

Who was Washingtons Secretary of War?

Henry Knox

Which political party believed in a strong federal government?

Federalists

Which political party thought the country should be ruled by the wealthy?

Federalists

Which political party believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution?

Democratic-Republicans

Which political party held the belief that the nation should be built on banking, shipping and manufacturing?

Federalists

Which political party believed that the nation should have state banks, as opposed to a national bank.

Democratic Republicans

What was the XYZ Affair?

-a crisis with France - French delegates tried to bribe US delegates - Led to the US preparing for war with France.

What Act allowed aliens (people not citizens of US) to be deported?

Alien Act

The Sedition Acts made it illegal to do what?

Criticize the government

What was the purpose of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?

An attempt to limit the federal governments powers to those clearly outlined in the Constitution. An attempt to nullify federal laws.

Why were the Alien Sedition Acts passed?

It was a response to the threat of war with France (XYZ Affair). The Act was questioning the loyalty of people living in US from France.

The Treaty of Greenville allowed for what?

Settlers in Ohio

Aaron Burr ran for vice president. Who was his running mate?

Thomas Jefferson 1796

What was the Proclamation of Neutrality?

It barred French and British ships from US ports.

How did Americans feel about Jays Treaty?

Unhappy – Because the treaty did not deal with the trade interference of impressment.

Whiskey Rebellion Who rebelled AND why

Who – Pennsylvania farmers Why – being taxed on whiskey, when most of their money was in the form of trade. They did not have cash to pay the tax.