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Why did Thomas Jefferson disagree with Hamilton's plan of paying the full value of bonds?
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?
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?
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?
What was the reason behind creating a national mint?
How did Hamilton's plan for the debt involve speculators?
How did Hamilton's plan for the debt involve speculators?
What was one major criticism Jefferson had about the debt plan?
What was one major criticism Jefferson had about the debt plan?
Who criticized Washington's Neutrality Proclamation, believing that the President had exceeded his authority?
Who criticized Washington's Neutrality Proclamation, believing that the President had exceeded his authority?
What was the primary purpose of the Neutrality Proclamation issued by George Washington?
What was the primary purpose of the Neutrality Proclamation issued by George Washington?
What did Edmond Genet, France's new representative to the United States, ask American sailors to do?
What did Edmond Genet, France's new representative to the United States, ask American sailors to do?
Why did Thomas Jefferson agree with Washington that using American privateers to attack England was a bad idea?
Why did Thomas Jefferson agree with Washington that using American privateers to attack England was a bad idea?
Which of the following best describes George Washington's view on U.S. involvement in European conflicts?
Which of the following best describes George Washington's view on U.S. involvement in European conflicts?
What caused some members of Congress to criticize Washington's ideas regarding neutrality?
What caused some members of Congress to criticize Washington's ideas regarding neutrality?
Which party wanted to limit the federal government's power in 1796?
Which party wanted to limit the federal government's power in 1796?
Who founded the Democratic-Republican Party in 1796?
Who founded the Democratic-Republican Party in 1796?
What was the insult Republicans used against Adams in the election of 1796?
What was the insult Republicans used against Adams in the election of 1796?
How did the election process work in 1796 regarding the presidential and vice-presidential positions?
How did the election process work in 1796 regarding the presidential and vice-presidential positions?
What kind of people tended to support the Federalists in 1796?
What kind of people tended to support the Federalists in 1796?
What accusation did the Federalists make against the Democratic-Republicans in 1796?
What accusation did the Federalists make against the Democratic-Republicans in 1796?
What was Manuel de Godoy's strategy in negotiations with Pinckney?
What was Manuel de Godoy's strategy in negotiations with Pinckney?
Why was Godoy worried about the United States and Great Britain joining against Spain?
Why was Godoy worried about the United States and Great Britain joining against Spain?
What did Spain agree to recognize under Pinckney's Treaty?
What did Spain agree to recognize under Pinckney's Treaty?
How did Pinckney's Treaty impact American expansion?
How did Pinckney's Treaty impact American expansion?
Why did most Americans view Pinckney's Treaty favorably?
Why did most Americans view Pinckney's Treaty favorably?
What event immediately followed the signing of Pinckney's Treaty in October 1795?
What event immediately followed the signing of Pinckney's Treaty in October 1795?
Why did Adams ask Congress to expand the navy to a fleet of more than 30 ships?
Why did Adams ask Congress to expand the navy to a fleet of more than 30 ships?
What was one of Adams's main concerns that prevented him from asking Congress to declare war on France?
What was one of Adams's main concerns that prevented him from asking Congress to declare war on France?
Why were Federalists stunned by Adams's decision not to declare war on France?
Why were Federalists stunned by Adams's decision not to declare war on France?
What was one of Adams's primary goals as president regarding foreign relations?
What was one of Adams's primary goals as president regarding foreign relations?
How did French foreign minister Talleyrand respond to U.S. diplomats sent by Adams to negotiate a treaty?
How did French foreign minister Talleyrand respond to U.S. diplomats sent by Adams to negotiate a treaty?
What surprising revelation did U.S. diplomats receive during their visit to France in relation to peace talks?
What surprising revelation did U.S. diplomats receive during their visit to France in relation to peace talks?
