Early American Government Major Flashcard Study Guide Four

Front

Which quote represents the Democratic-Republican view on Constitutional powers?

Back

“The Constitution limits the government’s power and should be followed word-for-word”.

Answer explanation

This quote represents the Democratic-Republican view on Constitutional powers because it emphasizes a strict interpretation of the Constitution, advocating for limited federal authority and the belief that the government should only exercise powers explicitly granted by the text.

Front

The term War Hawk, used in the early 1800s, was used to describe what group of men?

Back

Those that supported the conflict with the British

Answer explanation

The term "War Hawk" was used in the early 1800s to describe a group of young, nationalist legislators in Congress, primarily from the South and West, who aggressively advocated for war against Britain, particularly leading up to the War of 1812.

Front

Which of the following was not a result of the War of 1812?

• A surge of patriotism around the United States
• American gained British territory west of the Mississippi River
• The destruction of the Presidential residence in Washington D.C.
• The death of Hamilton’s Federalist party

Back

American gained British territory west of the Mississippi River

Answer explanation

Explanation:

No Territorial Gains from Britain: During the War of 1812, the United States did not gain territory from Britain. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, which restored pre-war boundaries without significant territorial changes.

Front

Why did the Democratic-Republicans agree to Hamilton’s plan for the government to pay the states’ debts from the Revolutionary War?

Back

The new national capital was built in the South.

Answer explanation

The Democratic-Republicans agreed to Hamilton's plan for the government to pay the states' debts from the Revolutionary War in exchange for locating the nation's capital in the South, which they believed would help balance power between northern and southern states.

Front

Which type of person would be most likely to join the Federalist Party?

Back

A wealthy factory owner from Boston

Answer explanation

A wealthy factory owner from Boston would be most likely to join the Federalist Party because he would support strong federal policies that promote industrial growth, a stable economy, and protection for business interests, aligning with the Federalists' advocacy for a powerful central government.