What was the Whiskey Rebellion?

• A protest against the whiskey tax by farmers in Pennsylvania

• A rebellion led by Alexander Hamilton against President Washington

• A military force organized by President Washington to crush resistance

• A revolt by frontiersmen in support of states' rights

What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• It demonstrated the federal government's authority and crushed organized resistance

• It led to the formation of the Federalist Party

• It resulted in the purchase of the Louisiana Territory

• It sparked a debate on the balance of power between states and the federal government

What was President Washington's stance on alliances with other nations?

• He believed the United States should avoid permanent alliances

• He advocated for strong alliances with European powers

• He supported forming alliances with Native American tribes

• He believed in forming alliances based on economic interests

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Laws passed by the Federalists to limit free speech and target immigrants

• Laws passed by the Republicans to protect the rights of immigrants

• Laws passed by President Adams to strengthen the power of the federal government

• Laws passed by President Madison to expand presidential authority

How did Thomas Jefferson expand presidential power?

• Through the purchase and exploration of the Louisiana Territory

• By passing the Alien and Sedition Acts

• By declaring war on Great Britain

• By implementing the Monroe Doctrine

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It doubled the size of the United States and secured control over the Mississippi River

• It led to the War of 1812 and the burning of Washington, DC

• It established the doctrine of nullification

• It resulted in the development of a national identity

What was the War of 1812?

• A war between the United States and Great Britain

• A war between the United States and France

• A war between the United States and Native American tribes

• A war between the United States and Spain

What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

• The Treaty of Ghent was signed, preserving US interests and encouraging westward expansion

• The United States gained official land gains from Great Britain and Spain

• The Federalist Party gained credibility and influence in national politics

• The United States formed alliances with European powers

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

• A policy stating that European nations should not interfere in the affairs of independent nations in the Americas

• A policy stating that the United States should colonize South America

• A policy stating that the United States should form alliances with European powers

• A policy stating that the United States should expand its territory through military force

What was the Era of Good Feelings?

• A period of national pride and political unity after the War of 1812

• A period of economic prosperity and growth in the United States

• A period of conflict and division between political parties

• A period of territorial expansion and westward migration