U.S. History Chapter on Early Republic

The American Revolution inspired the French Revolution.

The U.S. declared it would not side with any European country at war.

Britain seized American ships carrying goods to France.

A treaty with Britain to address tensions, including stolen goods, forts, and debts.

A treaty with Spain resolving territorial disputes and trade access.

Appointed to combat Native Americans in the frontier. Wayne faced challenges with his troops.

A battle between U.S. forces and Native Americans.

A treaty asserting U.S. claim to land and resolving conflict with Native Americans.

A national bank proposed by Hamilton, funded by the government and private investors. It issued paper money and handled taxes.

Different interpretations of the Constitution's powers given to the federal government.

One of the first political parties in the US, formed in support of Hamilton's policies.

One of the first political parties in the US, formed by Jefferson's followers; opposed Hamilton's policies.

A 1794 uprising of Pennsylvania farmers who protested an excise tax on whiskey, opposing federal authority.

Import tax on foreign goods to protect domestic industries.

Tax on the production, sale, or distribution of a product (like whiskey).

The relocation of the nation's capital from New York to Washington D.C. to gain Southern support for Hamilton's financial plan.

President Washington's group of advisors, including the Secretary of the Treasury (Hamilton), and the Secretary of State (Jefferson).

Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington, responsible for managing the nation's finances.

Secretary of State under President Washington, handling foreign affairs.

Established the federal court system with three levels of courts and defined their powers, relating them to state courts..

Two opposing political viewpoints on the role of the national government.

Belief in a strong central government, led by wealthy and educated people.

Belief in limited government with more people's participation.

A plan to pay off national debt, including foreign debt and state debt.

A bank proposed by Hamilton to manage the nation's finances.

Washington's final address as President, warning against foreign entanglements, political divisions, and excessive debt.

The first US presidential election to be significantly influenced by political parties, resulting in John Adams as President and Thomas Jefferson as Vice President.

Diplomatic incident between the US and France, where French agents demanded bribes before negotiations, leading to heightened tensions and almost starting a war.

Four laws passed by the federal government aimed at suppressing opposition to the government, notably by restricting freedom of speech.

The idea that states can invalidate federal laws they deem unconstitutional.

A treaty between the U.S. and Great Britain that triggered conflict with France.

Prioritizing regional interests over national unity.

John Adams, the second President of the U.S.