Political Parties and Early U.S. Government

The video discusses the formation of the first party system in the U.S., focusing on the Federalists and Democratic Republicans. It covers key issues like federal government power, foreign policy, economic policy, and the balance between liberty and order. The video references historical events and figures, such as Hamilton's financial plan and the Alien and Sedition Acts, and suggests using the Hamilton musical as a learning resource.

What was a significant factor in the formation of political parties in the late 18th century?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The discovery of electricity

• The debate over the power of the federal government

• The invention of the steam engine

Which political party favored a strong central government in the 1790s?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

• Whigs

• Tories

Why did the Democratic-Republicans support France in the 1790s?

• France was a major trading partner

• France provided aid during the Revolutionary War

• France had a strong navy

• France was geographically closer

What was the Federalists' stance on foreign policy in the 1790s?

• Alliance with Russia

• Support for Spain

• Neutrality in European conflicts

• Strong relationship with England

What was a major point of contention in Hamilton's financial plan?

• The establishment of a national bank

• The abolition of taxes

• The creation of a new currency

• The reduction of national debt

How did the Democratic-Republicans interpret the Constitution regarding the national bank?

• They believed it prohibited a national bank

• They believed it was irrelevant

• They believed it allowed for a national bank

• They believed it was too vague

What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• To support the French Revolution

• To encourage immigration

• To silence Democratic-Republican opponents

• To promote free speech

How did the Democratic-Republicans respond to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• By forming a new political party

• By passing the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

• By ignoring them

• By supporting them

Who was the Vice President under John Adams, despite being from a different political party?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

• James Madison

What was a key issue that led to the formation of political parties in the late 18th century?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The invention of the telegraph

• The role of the national government

• The discovery of America