Pinckney's Treaty with Spain

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Why did Thomas Jefferson disagree with Hamilton's plan of paying the full value of bonds?

He believed it would stabilize the banking system

He wanted to free up state money

He felt it cheated bondholders who sold bonds at low prices (correct)

He thought it was fair to speculators

Why did Hamilton propose taking on the foreign and domestic debt?

To pay off the debt immediately

To stabilize the banking system

To build investor confidence in the stability of the new nation (correct)

To free up state money for business and trade

What was one of the main purposes of passing a tariff according to the text?

To build investor confidence

To bring in money and help American manufacturers (correct)

To stabilize the banking system

To pay off foreign debts

What was the reason behind creating a national mint?

To control the production of currency Signup and view all the answers

How did Hamilton's plan for the debt involve speculators?

By allowing them to make a profit from buying bonds at low prices Signup and view all the answers

What was one major criticism Jefferson had about the debt plan?

It cheated bondholders who sold at low prices Signup and view all the answers

Who criticized Washington's Neutrality Proclamation, believing that the President had exceeded his authority?

James Madison Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Neutrality Proclamation issued by George Washington?

To maintain impartiality towards warring European nations Signup and view all the answers

What did Edmond Genet, France's new representative to the United States, ask American sailors to do?

Command privateers to attack England Signup and view all the answers

Why did Thomas Jefferson agree with Washington that using American privateers to attack England was a bad idea?

It violated U.S. neutrality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes George Washington's view on U.S. involvement in European conflicts?

Neutral stance is necessary for long-term safety Signup and view all the answers

What caused some members of Congress to criticize Washington's ideas regarding neutrality?

His issuance of the Neutrality Proclamation without Congressional approval Signup and view all the answers

Which party wanted to limit the federal government's power in 1796?

Democratic-Republicans Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Democratic-Republican Party in 1796?

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Signup and view all the answers

What was the insult Republicans used against Adams in the election of 1796?

Royalist Signup and view all the answers

How did the election process work in 1796 regarding the presidential and vice-presidential positions?

The person who came second became the vice president. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of people tended to support the Federalists in 1796?

Businesspeople in the cities Signup and view all the answers

What accusation did the Federalists make against the Democratic-Republicans in 1796?

Favoring the French Signup and view all the answers

What was Manuel de Godoy's strategy in negotiations with Pinckney?

To delay reaching an agreement hoping Pinckney would become desperate Signup and view all the answers

Why was Godoy worried about the United States and Great Britain joining against Spain?

Concern over potential military alliances Signup and view all the answers

What did Spain agree to recognize under Pinckney's Treaty?

U.S. southern boundary as 31°N latitude Signup and view all the answers

How did Pinckney's Treaty impact American expansion?

It facilitated more frontier expansion Signup and view all the answers

Why did most Americans view Pinckney's Treaty favorably?

It resolved border and trade disputes with Spain Signup and view all the answers

What event immediately followed the signing of Pinckney's Treaty in October 1795?

The Treaty of Greenville in the Northwest Territory Signup and view all the answers

Why did Adams ask Congress to expand the navy to a fleet of more than 30 ships?

He believed war with France might be unavoidable. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Adams's main concerns that prevented him from asking Congress to declare war on France?

The high cost of war. Signup and view all the answers

Why were Federalists stunned by Adams's decision not to declare war on France?

They expected Adams to follow through with his military threats. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Adams's primary goals as president regarding foreign relations?

To improve the relationship between the U.S. and France. Signup and view all the answers

How did French foreign minister Talleyrand respond to U.S. diplomats sent by Adams to negotiate a treaty?

He declined any discussion with the diplomats. Signup and view all the answers

What surprising revelation did U.S. diplomats receive during their visit to France in relation to peace talks?

French agents offered a secret meeting instead of official discussions. Signup and view all the answers