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Chapter 9
Test Questions only for Chapter 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which specific item did Hamilton plan for the United States government to buy up in order to lower the national debt and strengthen the economy? | Bonds |
| Who opposed Hamilton and his plan? Why? | Jefferson, his plan would hurt the South, and make the wealthy more wealthy |
| Describe what compromise Hamilton agreed to with the south in order to be permitted to implement his plan to strengthen the economy? | He agreed to move the nation’s capital south from Philadelphia to present day Washington, D.C. |
| How was the Whiskey Rebellion different from Shay’s Rebellion? | Shay’s Rebellion had occurred under the Articles of Confederation, which lacked the power to resolve or put down the rebellion. The Whiskey rebellion occurred under the U.S. Constitution, which had the power to put down the rebellion. |
| Name a founding father who supported the French revolution, as well as the name of his political party. | Jefferson – Democratic Republican |
| Name 2 founding fathers who feared the French Revolution, as well as the name of their political party. | Hamilton, Adams - Federalist |
| Briefly describe Washington’s foreign policy. | Remain neutral in all European affairs and not get dragged into a foreign war. |
| List 2 specific actions Washington took to avoid war with Britain. | Jay’s Treaty, Neutrality Proclamation |
| How did first Britain, and then France attempt to drag the United States into war? (It’s the same answer for both.) | They were both capturing/seizing American cargo ships. |
| List 2 issues on which Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton disagreed and describe their point of view. | Issue 1: Federal Power Jefferson view: The federal government needed to remain small to not infringe upon rights Hamilton view: We needed a strong federal government |
| List 2 issues on which Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton disagreed and describe their point of view. | Issue 2: Foreign Relations Jefferson view: Jefferson believed in the French revolution Hamilton view: Hamilton feared the French revolution and actually favored Britain |
| Explain why political parties emerged in the 1790s. | The issues that divides the supporters of Hamilton and Jefferson led to the creation of political parties |
| What role did political parties play in the election of 1796? | They supported rival candidates, The Federalist, Adams, won the presidential election, and the Republican Jefferson became Vice President |
| Name one way Adams dealt with the French seizure of American ships? | He sent diplomats (twice) to France to discuss the rights of neutral nations. He strengthened the navy to persuade France to stop attacking American ships. |
| Why did Adams lose support of many Federalists? | They had wanted war with France, and felt Adams had let them down |
| Why did Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts? | Because many Republicans supporters would be kept from voting and because Republicans claimed that the acts threatened American liberties. |
| Why did Congress have to settle the election of 1800? Which founding father played a key role in Congress’ final decision? | Congress broke an electoral tie between Jefferson and Burr. Jefferson received support from Hamilton. |
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