U.S. History Flashcards

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Whiskey Rebellion (1794)

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Tested federal government authority; Washington used troops to stop the rebellion, proving federal government could enforce laws.

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Neutrality Proclamation

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Declared U.S. would remain neutral in European wars.

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Jay's Treaty (1795)

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Resolved disputes with Britain but unpopular because it didn’t stop impressment of U.S. sailors.

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Farewell Address

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Warned against political parties and permanent foreign alliances.

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Federalists (Hamilton)

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Strong central government, pro-Britain, support for commerce/industry.

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Democratic-Republicans (Jefferson)

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Favored states’ rights, pro-France, support for agriculture.

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Hamilton’s Financial Plan: Problems

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U.S. had major war debt.

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Hamilton’s Financial Plan: Solutions

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Federal government would assume state debts, create a national bank, tax on whiskey, tariffs on imports.

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Hamilton’s Financial Plan: Impact

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Strengthened federal government power, caused debates over constitutional interpretation.

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XYZ Affair (1797)

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French diplomats demanded bribes to negotiate, angered Americans, led to calls for war with France.