TCI Chapter 11 Terms, Events & People

a revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Shays' Rebellion

• Boston Tea Party

• Whiskey Tax Uprising

What title did George Washington choose for himself?

• Mr. President

• Supreme Leader

• Chief Executive

• Commander-in-Chief

What was a result of the Election of 1800 that caused a deadlock?

• There was a tie (73-73) between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, but John Adams had clearly lost the election

• Thomas Jefferson won the election outright with a majority of votes

• Aaron Burr was declared the winner after a recount

• John Adams received more electoral votes than both Jefferson and Burr

A state's refusal to recognize an act of Congress that it considers unconstitutional

• Nullification

• Interposition

• Secession

• Amendment

What type of economy did Hamilton believe the US should have?

• A market-driven economy focused on agriculture

• An economy that promotes business, manufacturing, and trade

• A decentralized economy with minimal government intervention

• A barter system based on local trade

How did the Federalists feel about the French Revolution?

• They supported the revolution and its ideals.

• They were indifferent and did not take a stance.

• They were appalled by the bloodshed and began fearing for their own safety.

• They believed it would strengthen their political power.

George Washington's parting message to the nation, given in 1796, in which he warned of threats to the nation's future

• Washington's Farewell Address

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Where did the capital move to in 1800?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• Boston

Who were the main leaders of the Federalist Party?

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton and John Adams

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• John Jay and James Monroe

What was the Sedition Act?

• Made sedition a crime

• A law protecting free speech

• A regulation on foreign affairs

• An act promoting civil rights