Flashcard on Early American Political Parties

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What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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Laws passed in 1798 that allowed the government to deport foreigners and made it harder for new immigrants to vote. They were criticized for violating First Amendment rights.

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Who founded the Federalist Party?

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The Federalist Party was founded by Alexander Hamilton.

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What role did Alexander Hamilton serve in the U.S. government?

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He was the first Secretary of the Treasury.

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Who was the second President of the United States?

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John Adams, who won the presidential election of 1796.

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What was the XYZ Affair?

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A diplomatic incident between the United States and France from 1797-1798 that involved a confrontation over French demands for bribes.

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What is the First Amendment?

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The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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What is a political party?

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A political party is a group of people who share similar beliefs and work together to influence government policy.

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What was the main belief of the Federalist Party?

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The Federalist Party believed in a strong central government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

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What was the main belief of the Democratic-Republican Party?

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The Democratic-Republican Party believed in states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

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Who was Thomas Jefferson?

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Thomas Jefferson was a founding father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the leader of the Democratic-Republican Party.