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Early Republic Era (Review)

  •  English    50     Public
    Review of key facts on the Early Republic.
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  • What kind of economy did the Federalists believe in?
    manufacturing (business and industry)
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  • What laws were passed during John Adams' Presidency which gave the government the power to imprison or deport foreign citizens or those who criticized the government?
    Alien and Sedition Acts
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  • What was the name of the protest by farmers in Pennsylvania in response to the taxes on whiskey? How did Washington respond?
    Whiskey Rebellion; Washington sent troops and in doing so demonstrated the power of the new government to enforce laws
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  • What kind of economy did the Democratic-Republicans believe in?
    agricultural
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  • What law created the federal court system?
    Judiciary Act of 1789
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  • What was Alexander Hamilton's role during Washington's presidency?
    He was the Secretary of Treasure responsible for creating the national bank
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  • Who was president during the XYZ Affair?
    John Adams
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  • What Supreme Court case established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
    Marbury vs. Madison
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  • What is the significance of 1803?
    Lousiana Purchase occurred
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  • What is a protective tariff?
    A tax on imported goods to protect American industry from foreign competition
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  • What kind of national government did the Federalist Party want?
    A strong national government
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  • What were some of the warnings that Washington gave the nation in his Farewell Address?
    stay away from political parties, avoid wars and European organizations, avoid permanent alliances
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  • When war broke out between France and Great Britain, how did Washington respond?
    He maintained neutrality by issuing the Proclamation of Neutrality
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  • What was the name of the treaty in which Britain agreed to remove its troops from the Northwest territory and America agreed to repay its debts to Britain?
    Jay's Treaty
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  • What is a precedent?
    An example that others follow
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  • What kind of interpretation of the Constitution did the Federalist Party have?
    loose interpretation
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