US History: Early Republic Quiz

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What did strict constructionists believe in?

Political parties

Widespread development for the country

The Elastic Clause

Following the constitution exactly (correct)

What is a protective tariff?

A tax placed on goods from another country to protect the home industry.

What was the Whiskey Rebellion?

A 1794 rebellion by farmers in Pennsylvania against Hamilton's excise tax on whiskey.

What did Washington's Farewell Address warn against?

Involvement in European affairs, permanent alliances, political parties, and sectionalism. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fallen Timbers?

The U.S. Army defeated the Native Americans and ended their hopes of retaining land north of the Ohio River. Signup and view all the answers

What is impressment?

The British practice of taking American sailors from American ships to serve in the British navy. Signup and view all the answers

What occurred during the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair?

A British warship fired on a US warship off Virginia's coast, killing Americans. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Citizen Genet?

Edmond Genet, who created the American Foreign Legion directed to attack Spanish garrisons. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jay's Treaty?

A treaty signed in 1794 to improve trade relations with Britain and withdraw from Northwest forts. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Pinckney's Treaty?

It changed Florida's border and eased American trade at the port of New Orleans. Signup and view all the answers

What was the XYZ Affair?

An incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from US diplomats. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Quasi-War?

An undeclared war between the United States and France fought entirely at sea. Signup and view all the answers

Who was John Adams?

America's first Vice-President and second President, a sponsor of the American Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Democratic-Republicans?

The Anti-Federalists' replacement led by Thomas Jefferson supporting farmers and a weaker central government. Signup and view all the answers

Executive Order 6088:

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Study Notes

Strict/Loose Construction

Strict constructionists, primarily Democratic-Republicans, insisted on adhering closely to the Constitution, opposing actions not explicitly mentioned in it.
Loose constructionists, mainly Federalists, interpreted the Elastic Clause to justify a broader scope of government powers to foster national development.

Protective Tariff

A protective tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.

Whiskey Rebellion

Occurred in 1794 when Pennsylvania farmers revolted against Hamilton's excise tax on whiskey, leading to violence and federal officer casualties.
President Washington led the military response, demonstrating the federal government's ability to maintain order, contrasting with the Articles of Confederation's ineffectiveness during Shay's Rebellion.

Washington's Farewell Address

Advised against entanglement in European affairs and permanent alliances.
Warned against forming political parties and encouraged unity, discouraging sectional divisions within the nation.

Battle of Fallen Timbers

U.S. Army victory over Native American forces commanded by Shawnee Chief Blue Jacket.
Marked the end of Native American resistance to U.S. expansion north of the Ohio River.

Impressment

The British naval practice of seizing American sailors from ships, forcing them into service, which contributed to tensions leading to the War of 1812.

Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

In 1807, a British warship attacked the American ship USS Chesapeake off Virginia's coast, killing American crew members and inflaming anti-British sentiments in the U.S.

Citizen Genet

Edmond Genet’s actions polarized American politics by forming the American Foreign Legion, which aimed to attack Spanish territories in the South.

Jay's Treaty

A 1794 treaty between the U.S. and Britain aimed at improving trade relations; included Britain's agreement to withdraw from Northwest forts.

Pinckney's Treaty

An agreement with Spain that revised Florida's borders and facilitated American navigation and trade through the port of New Orleans.

XYZ Affair

A diplomatic incident in 1797 where French officials, designated "X," "Y," and "Z," demanded bribes from U.S. diplomats, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Quasi-War

An undeclared naval conflict between the United States and France from 1798 to 1800, sparked by French aggression against American shipping.

John Adams

Served as America's first Vice-President and second President; a prominent advocate for independence and supporter of press freedoms in Massachusetts.

Democratic-Republicans

Emerged as the main opposition to the Federalists, led by Thomas Jefferson, advocating for agrarian interests and favoring a weaker central government.

Executive Order 6088

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Test your knowledge on the key events and concepts of the Early Republic era, including the principles of strict and loose construction, the protective tariff, the Whiskey Rebellion, and Washington's Farewell Address. This quiz covers crucial ideas that shaped the foundation of American governance.