TCI Lesson 11: Political Developments in the Early Republic

Choose the correct definition for States' Doctrine

• The theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states

• The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government

• A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey

• To refuse to recognize federal law; the process of a state refusing to follow federal law

Choose the correct definition for nullify

• The theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states

• The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government

• A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey

• To refuse to recognize federal law; the process of a state refusing to follow federal law

Choose the correct definition for sedition.

• The theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states

• The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government

• A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey

• To refuse to recognize federal law; the process of a state refusing to follow federal law

Choose the correct definition for Washington's Farewell Address.

• A broad interpretation of the Constitution

• A narrow interpretation of the Constitution

• A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey

• A parting message to the nation given in 1796 (warned of threats to the nation's future)

Choose the correct definition for loose construction.

• A broad interpretation of the Constitution

• A narrow interpretation of the Constitution

• A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey

• A parting message to the nation given in 1796 (warned of threats to the nation's future)

Choose the correct definition for strict construction.

• A broad interpretation of the Constitution

• A narrow interpretation of the Constitution

• A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey

• A parting message to the nation given in 1796 (warned of threats to the nation's future)

Choose the correct definition for the Whiskey Rebellion.

• A broad interpretation of the Constitution

• A narrow interpretation of the Constitution

• A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey

• A parting message to the nation given in 1796 (warned of threats to the nation's future)

Jefferson said, "But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle." With which principle did most Americans agree?

• The Constitution can never be changed

• The U.S. president must not be a member of a party

• The economy should be based on business

• The United States is an independent, free nation

Why did President Jefferson include the words "We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists" in his address? 

• Jefferson wanted to impress people

• Jefferson hoped to unite the nation

• Jefferson wanted to divide the nation

• Jefferson wanted to support the French Revolution

Why did Jefferson call the Election of 1800 a "peaceful revolution?"

• The fighting in France had ended

• People who were enslaved voted for the first time

• Serious differences were resolved without violence

• Those who opposed his election moved out of the country