Exploring Political Division in the Early Republic

The video explores the political division in the early American republic, focusing on the Federalists and Republicans led by Hamilton and Jefferson. It covers the 1788 election, Hamilton's economic plan, the French Revolution's impact, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the Alien and Sedition Acts. The narrative follows Jefferson's rise to presidency in 1800, the Republican Revolution, and the infamous duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. The era concludes with Jefferson's presidency, marked by the Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812, solidifying America's global standing.

Who were the two main opposing leaders in the early political divisions of the United States?

• George Washington and John Adams

• John Adams and Aaron Burr

• Benjamin Franklin and James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

What was Alexander Hamilton's role in the early U.S. government?

• Vice President

• Chief Justice

• Secretary of State

• Treasury Secretary

What was a major consequence of Hamilton's financial plan?

• Reduction in state debts

• Creation of the first national bank

• Decrease in national debt

• All states had equal debts

Which event caused Thomas Jefferson to resign from Washington's cabinet?

• The signing of the Constitution

• The Whiskey Rebellion

• The decision to remain neutral in the French Revolution

• The election of 1796

What was the main issue at the heart of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Illegal smuggling of whiskey

• State rights to produce whiskey

• Federal taxation on whiskey

• Taxation without representation

What was the outcome of the 1800 presidential election?

• Alexander Hamilton became president

• John Adams was re-elected

• Aaron Burr became president

• Thomas Jefferson became president

What controversial laws did John Adams pass during his presidency?

• The Independence Acts

• The Federalist Acts

• The Liberty Acts

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

How did the Alien and Sedition Acts affect immigrants?

• Offered immediate citizenship

• Granted all immigrants voting rights

• Made it easier to become citizens

• Extended the residency requirement for citizenship

What was a significant action taken by Kentucky and Virginia in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• They declared independence from the U.S.

• They ignored all federal laws

• They nullified the acts

• They enforced the acts strictly

Which two states played a key role in opposing the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Kentucky and Virginia

• Georgia and South Carolina

• New York and New Jersey

• Massachusetts and Connecticut