Federalist Era

Why was the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 a significant milestone for the new American government?

• It showed the need for increased spending on the military.

• It proved the new government was strong enough to enforce its authority.

• It convinced Congress to appoint a Secretary of War to head the military.

• It prompted Congress to pass the first tariff to protect American manufacturing.

What issue was the catalyst for the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Abolition

• Unfair taxes

• temperance

• voting rights

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• to convince Americans a court system was necessary

• to prevent the president from taking over judicial powers

• to provide a detailed plan for the set-up of the judicial branch

• to correct problems created by the Articles of Confederation

What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts passed during the administration of John Adams?

• to encourage immigration from European nations

• to reduce threats against the federal government

• to support westward expansion

• to stop discrimination of non-Christians

The British practice of capturing American ships and seizing American sailors to serve in the British Navy is called...

• theft

• impressment

• manslaughter

• being the op

Which of these scenarios would you most likely find a Federalist supporter?

• on a farm in rural Virginia

• at a meeting supporting the French Revolution

• at a rally promoting Thomas Jefferson for president

• behind a shop counter in Philadelphia

Which of these is NOT a reason why Thomas Jefferson disapproved of the National Bank?

• He felt it was unconstitutional

• He felt it only favored the elite

• He thought it would support the small farmers

• He thought it would eventually turn the country into a monarchy

How did the Democratic-Republicans respond to the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• They proposed the idea that states had the power to declare federal laws null and void.

• They called for the impeachment of members of Congress who were Federalists.

• They encouraged states to pass laws to reinforce the ideas in the Alien and Sedition Acts.

• They called for the adoption of the Bill of Rights to protect freedom of speech.

What nation did we buy the Louisiana Purchase from?

• Britain

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

Why is the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 often referred to as the "Revolution of 1800?"

• It was the first time the country used the Electoral College to elect a president.

• It was the first time that the presidency changed to a different political party.

• The election resulted in riots in major cities where Jefferson was unpopular.

• States that had not been part of the original 13 colonies participated in the election.