George Washington/Two-party political system development

Why did the Whiskey Rebellion occur in western Pennsylvania in 1794?

• Farmers were angry because the price of whiskey had fallen, and they were earning less money.

• Farmers refused to pay an exercise tax that Congress had placed on whiskey.

• Farmers were protesting a protective tariff that had been imposed on imported goods.

• Farmers were protesting the prohibition of the sale of alcohol.

‘’It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it.” -Washington’s Farewell Address

Based on this excerpt, what was George Washington hoping the country could avoid?

• Being forced into a trade war.

• Splitting into political factions.

• Becoming drawn into war in Europe.

• Taking on new trade agreements.

During the 1790s, what occurred as a result of the disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?

• The emergence of the first two political parties in the United States.

• The organization of a convention to draft a new national constitution.

• The establishment of the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land.

• The passage of an amendment to limit the number of presidential terms.

During Shays’ Rebellion national government _____ have power to stop the rebellion

Pennsylvania farmers refuses to pay ___ on Whiskey.

The Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated that the new government under the Bill of Rights DID have the power to enforce its laws, with force if necessary

• True

• False

What were the two major concerns addressed in Washington’s Farewell Address.

• Avoid foreign affairs

• Avoid political parties

• Avoid alliances

• Avoid entanglements

Determine if the following statement is true or False: Pennsylvania farmers refuses to pay new tax on Whiskey.

George Washington (and Hamilton) leads 13,000 troops to restore order.

• True

• False

Determine if the following statement is true.

Federalists wanted a loose interpretation of the Constitution – you can read between the lines

D-R wanted a strict interpretation – what it says is what it mean – it is not open to interpretation

• True

• False

What political party is described below?

•Led by Thomas Jefferson

•Sometimes referred to as the Jeffersonian-Republicans

•Opposed a strong national government & Hamilton’s financial plans

• Whig

• Democratic Republicans

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist