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What was the percentage of tax placed on liquor by Alexander Hamilton?
What was the percentage of tax placed on liquor by Alexander Hamilton?
- 25% (correct)
- 10%
- 75%
- 50%
Who led the Army of the United States against Native Americans in the Northwest Indian War?
Who led the Army of the United States against Native Americans in the Northwest Indian War?
- Major General Anthony Wayne (correct)
- President George Washington
- Alexander Hamilton
- John Adams
What was the name of the last battle of the Northwest Indian War?
What was the name of the last battle of the Northwest Indian War?
- Battle of Fallen Timbers (correct)
- Battle of Bower Hill
- Whiskey Rebellion
- Battle of Pittsburgh
Which event established that the federal government was willing to act decisively when necessary?
Which event established that the federal government was willing to act decisively when necessary?
Who was the second president of the United States?
Who was the second president of the United States?
What was the name of the diplomatic attempt by President Adams to smooth over the relationship with France?
What was the name of the diplomatic attempt by President Adams to smooth over the relationship with France?
What was the name of the expedition that explored the southern border of the Louisiana Territory?
What was the name of the expedition that explored the southern border of the Louisiana Territory?
What was one of the major challenges faced by the United States following the Revolutionary War?
What was one of the major challenges faced by the United States following the Revolutionary War?
What was the outcome of President Jefferson's attempt to have Vice President Burr convicted for treason?
What was the outcome of President Jefferson's attempt to have Vice President Burr convicted for treason?
Why did President George Washington want to maintain neutrality in the European wars?
Why did President George Washington want to maintain neutrality in the European wars?
What was the main accomplishment of the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was the main accomplishment of the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was the name of the purchase made by President Jefferson that angered people both inside and outside of his party?
What was the name of the purchase made by President Jefferson that angered people both inside and outside of his party?
What was the name of the acts passed by the Federalist Congress during the Quasi-war with France?
What was the name of the acts passed by the Federalist Congress during the Quasi-war with France?
What was a major issue that remained unresolved in the Jay Treaty?
What was a major issue that remained unresolved in the Jay Treaty?
What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Who negotiated the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
Who negotiated the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was the significance of the Jay Treaty?
What was the significance of the Jay Treaty?
What was a concession made by Spain in the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was a concession made by Spain in the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was a benefit granted to US traders in the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was a benefit granted to US traders in the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was the time period of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the time period of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the main goal of the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the main goal of the Louisiana Purchase?
How many states did the Louisiana Purchase add to the United States?
How many states did the Louisiana Purchase add to the United States?
What was the main reason behind the First Barbary War?
What was the main reason behind the First Barbary War?
What was the outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?
Who was sent to explore the new territory acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
Who was sent to explore the new territory acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the purpose of the treaties with the Barbary States?
What was the purpose of the treaties with the Barbary States?
What was the result of the United States' response to the First Barbary War and the subsequent trade challenges?
What was the result of the United States' response to the First Barbary War and the subsequent trade challenges?
Why did President Jefferson refuse to pay the 'tributes' associated with the Barbary State treaties?
Why did President Jefferson refuse to pay the 'tributes' associated with the Barbary State treaties?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in terms of the Mississippi River?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in terms of the Mississippi River?
What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?
What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?
What was the main reason behind the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the main reason behind the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the outcome of President Jefferson's attempt to have Vice President Burr convicted for treason?
What was the outcome of President Jefferson's attempt to have Vice President Burr convicted for treason?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in terms of the Mississippi River?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in terms of the Mississippi River?
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What was the main goal of President Jefferson's domestic policy?
What was the main goal of President Jefferson's domestic policy?
What was the significance of the Treaty of Greenville?
What was the significance of the Treaty of Greenville?
What was the main consequence of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
What was the main consequence of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
What was the purpose of the Midnight Appointments by President Adams?
What was the purpose of the Midnight Appointments by President Adams?
What was the outcome of the Quasi-war with France?
What was the outcome of the Quasi-war with France?
What was the main consequence of the X, Y, and Z Affair?
What was the main consequence of the X, Y, and Z Affair?
What was the main goal of the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the main goal of the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?
Why did President Jefferson refuse to pay the 'tributes' associated with the Barbary State treaties?
Why did President Jefferson refuse to pay the 'tributes' associated with the Barbary State treaties?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in terms of the Mississippi River?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in terms of the Mississippi River?
What was the main reason behind the First Barbary War?
What was the main reason behind the First Barbary War?
Who was sent to explore the new territory acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
Who was sent to explore the new territory acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the purpose of the treaties with the Barbary States?
What was the purpose of the treaties with the Barbary States?
What was the result of the United States' response to the First Barbary War and the subsequent trade challenges?
What was the result of the United States' response to the First Barbary War and the subsequent trade challenges?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in U.S. history?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in U.S. history?
What was the main impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S. economy?
What was the main impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S. economy?
What was the primary concern for President George Washington regarding the European wars?
What was the primary concern for President George Washington regarding the European wars?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of San Lorenzo with Spain?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of San Lorenzo with Spain?
What was a major issue that remained unresolved in the Jay Treaty?
What was a major issue that remained unresolved in the Jay Treaty?
Why did the US engage in a diplomatic effort to settle its disputes with Spain and Britain?
Why did the US engage in a diplomatic effort to settle its disputes with Spain and Britain?
What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the significance of the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was the significance of the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was a benefit granted to US traders in the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was a benefit granted to US traders in the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was the time period of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the time period of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Who negotiated the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
Who negotiated the Treaty of San Lorenzo?
What was the purpose of the US's diplomatic efforts with Spain and Britain?
What was the purpose of the US's diplomatic efforts with Spain and Britain?
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Study Notes
Post-Revolutionary Challenges
- The US faced border disputes with Spain and Britain after the Revolutionary War.
- President George Washington aimed to keep the US neutral in European wars, fearing reconquest by Britain and lacking the strength to aid other nations.
- The US negotiated the Treaty of San Lorenzo with Spain, recognizing US southern and western border claims, permitting trade along the Mississippi River, and allowing duty-free goods in New Orleans.
Diplomatic Efforts
- The Jay Treaty with Britain prevented war but was unpopular due to Britain's continued impressment of American seamen.
The Whiskey Rebellion
- The US government placed a 25% tax on liquor, sparking the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794-1795.
- Key events include the assault of Tax Collector Robert Johnson, the Proclamation of President Washington, the Battle of Bower Hill, and the March on Pittsburgh.
- The Treaty of Greenville ended the rebellion, ceding a large part of modern-day Ohio to the US.
John Adams' Presidency
- John Adams was the second US president, from 1797-1801.
- His presidency was shaped by foreign policy, particularly the Quasi-War with France.
- The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic attempt to smooth over US-France relations.
- The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed during his presidency, but were viewed as unconstitutional.
Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
- President Thomas Jefferson took office in 1801, promising to shrink the government.
- He resumed the capitol building project and designed White House additions.
- The 1803 Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the US, but faced criticism for exceeding presidential authority.
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition explored the new territory, and the Pike Expedition gathered military intelligence about the Spanish empire.
Louisiana Purchase
- The Louisiana Purchase added over 828,000 square miles of land to the US for $15 million.
- The purchase secured American access to the Mississippi River and diminished European powers' invasion capabilities.
Barbary Pirates
- The Barbary Pirates were Muslim privateers operating from North African countries.
- President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay "tributes" to the Barbary States, sparking the First Barbary War.
- Jefferson's response involved sending a naval squadron to the Mediterranean Sea without Congressional support, expanding presidential power.
Post-Revolutionary Challenges
- The US faced border disputes with Spain and Britain after the Revolutionary War.
- President George Washington aimed to keep the US neutral in European wars, fearing reconquest by Britain and lacking the strength to aid other nations.
- The US negotiated the Treaty of San Lorenzo with Spain, recognizing US southern and western border claims, permitting trade along the Mississippi River, and allowing duty-free goods in New Orleans.
Diplomatic Efforts
- The Jay Treaty with Britain prevented war but was unpopular due to Britain's continued impressment of American seamen.
The Whiskey Rebellion
- The US government placed a 25% tax on liquor, sparking the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794-1795.
- Key events include the assault of Tax Collector Robert Johnson, the Proclamation of President Washington, the Battle of Bower Hill, and the March on Pittsburgh.
- The Treaty of Greenville ended the rebellion, ceding a large part of modern-day Ohio to the US.
John Adams' Presidency
- John Adams was the second US president, from 1797-1801.
- His presidency was shaped by foreign policy, particularly the Quasi-War with France.
- The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic attempt to smooth over US-France relations.
- The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed during his presidency, but were viewed as unconstitutional.
Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
- President Thomas Jefferson took office in 1801, promising to shrink the government.
- He resumed the capitol building project and designed White House additions.
- The 1803 Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the US, but faced criticism for exceeding presidential authority.
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition explored the new territory, and the Pike Expedition gathered military intelligence about the Spanish empire.
Louisiana Purchase
- The Louisiana Purchase added over 828,000 square miles of land to the US for $15 million.
- The purchase secured American access to the Mississippi River and diminished European powers' invasion capabilities.
Barbary Pirates
- The Barbary Pirates were Muslim privateers operating from North African countries.
- President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay "tributes" to the Barbary States, sparking the First Barbary War.
- Jefferson's response involved sending a naval squadron to the Mediterranean Sea without Congressional support, expanding presidential power.
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