Exploring Early American Politics

What was the first major conflict in American politics?

• Federalists vs. Republicans

• Britain vs. France

• Constitution vs. Articles of Confederation

• Hamilton vs. Jefferson

What kind of economy did Alexander Hamilton envision for America?

• Service-oriented

• Mercantile and manufacturing

• Agricultural

• Technology-driven

Which vision of America did not support international trade?

• Jefferson's vision

• Washington's vision

• Hamilton's vision

• Adams' vision

Which country did Thomas Jefferson prefer America to be closely associated with?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Britain

What was a key aspect of Hamilton's financial plan for the United States?

• Eliminating national debt

• Creating a national bank

• Banning international trade

• Promoting free trade

What was the main reason for the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Demand for independence from Britain

• Opposition to the whiskey tax

• Protesting against the Jay Treaty

• Support for the French Revolution

What did the Jay Treaty fail to address?

• American debts to Britain

• Impressment of American sailors

• Trade with Native American tribes

• Boundaries between the US and Canada

What was a significant flaw in the electoral system exposed by the election of 1796?

• Voters did not directly vote for president

• Electoral College votes were not counted correctly

• President and vice president could be from opposing parties

• Popular vote did not determine the president

Which acts did John Adams' administration pass that were controversial?

• Federal Judiciary Acts

• Constitutional Amendments

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Bill of Rights

What did the Sedition Act make a crime?

• Refusing to pay taxes

• Criticizing the government

• Forming new political parties

• Trading with foreign nations