The Young Republic Review

The Young Republic George Washington – First President of the United States and a Revolutionary War General.       Did not want to become entangled (involved) with European affairs. Issued the Proclamation of Neutrality in order to isolate the U.S. from Europe and keep it independent Set a precedent (example) for all future presidents by using the unwritten constitution to form the first cabinet (group of close advisers to the president) Whiskey rebellion – passage Avenue excise tax led to a rebellion in western Pennsylvania. Washington used state militia (Armyi) to put down the rebellion, demonstrating that the new national government and send it to enforce federal laws. His actions and policies strengthened the federal government. Washington pursue neutrality because we believe the US needed time to gain economic and military strength. Farewell address – Washington urges the US to avoid European conflicts, stay neutral, and avoid alliances with any other nation of the world. Alexander Hamilton – first secretary of treasury of the U.S.   Proposed national bank to improve the economic position of the US government. Argued that the government has the power to create a national bank based on the elastic clause of the constitution.  Established the sound financial plan for the new nation.  Devised a plan to pay off US debt   Urged Congress to pass a protective tariff (tax on foreign goods) to encourage the growth of US manufacturing. Believed the government should exercise all powers and prosper to meet its responsibilities (loose interpretation of the constitution.) Thomas Jefferson Oppose Hamilton’s plan to create a national bank because the plan depending on a loose interpretation of the constitution.  Believed in a strict interpretation of the constitution (you have to follow the constitution exactly as it is written) Side  to avoid involvement in European affairs (isolationist). Disagreement between Hamilton and Jefferson over their interpretation of the constitution. Led to the development of the political party system. Authorized the Lewis and Clark expedition in order to explore a route to the pacific ocean. (Helped lead westward expansion.) May the Louisiana purchase while President of the United States. Louisiana purchase  In deciding to purchase the Louisiana territory, Jefferson had to overcome the problem of contradicting his belief in a strict interpretation of the constitution.  He use the elastic clause and implied powers to make the purchase.  The purchase was made because he was worried about a strong French and Spanish presence and wanted American control of New Orleans which had a valuable port  Secured US control of the Mississippi river.  Farmers needed a water route to help ship their products to market.  Farmers in the Ohio river valley game greatest economic benefit as of result of the purchase.  Focused the US on Westwood expansion. 1. which group benefited the most from the United States acquisition of the port of New Orleans? 1. Farmers on the Ohio river valley 2. Native American Indians in the southwest 3. Fur trappers on the Hudson River Valley 4. Gold miners in northern California 2. which foreign-policy tour Europe did president George Washington recommend in his farewell address? 1.Military alliances 2.Enter nationalism 3.Imperialism 4. Neutrality 3. What is the primary goal of President Thomas Jefferson is 1803 decision to purchase the Louisiana territory? 1. 2. 3. 4. Study Native American Indian societies Mining gold and silver in California Gaining control of the port of New Orleans Securing access to the iron ore deposits near the great lakes 4. during the presidency of George Washington disagreements between Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson overly interpretation of the constitution contributed to the 1. 2. 3. 4. Impeachment of federal judges Defeat of the whiskey rebellion Formation of political parties Elimination of the commerce clause 5) which geographical consideration has the greatest influence on Pres. Thomas Jefferson’s decision to purchase the Louisiana territory in 1803? Large gold reserves were located in the territory. The size of the territory will create a barrier to French The Rocky Mountain region was an outlet for future population growth Full control of the Port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River would be established 6) a major reason for Pres. Thomas Jefferson’s purchase of the Louisiana territory wants to A limited Spanish control of California. Take possession of all of Florida. Give the United States control of the Mississippi River. Provide access to areas east of the appellation Mountains. 7) what was one important geographic reason the United States was able to maintain a foreign policy of neutrality throughout most of the 19 th-century? The Atlantic Ocean provided a buffer from European interference Expensive mountain ranges along the Pacific coastline preventative invasions period Scarce natural resources discouraged International trade. European immigrants had rapid communication with their homelands. 8) secretary of the treasury Alexander Hamilton supported the creation of the Bank of the United States because it would Increase the power of the state banks. Raise revenue to reduce the need for tariffs. Healthy should’ve the economic stability of the new nation. Provide low-cost loans to farmers. 9) president. George Washington’s leadership doing the whiskey rebellion (1794) was important because it Show the ability of the new government to enforce federal law. Help us you’re his reelection to a third term. Force frontier pharmacy limit green production. Halted British fort construction in the north west. 10) when immediate results of Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan what’s the Removal of the tax on exports. Creation of a national Bank. Adoption of free-trade. Establishment of an income tax. 11) which action of Pres. Thomas Jefferson was in conflict with his belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution? Protesting the impressment of United States sailors. Purchasing the Louisiana territory from France. Pardoning fire latest of the alien and sedition acts Using the United States Navy to subdue the Barbary Pirates. 12) doing George Washington’s presidency, the authority of the federal government was strengthened by Elimination of political parties Suppression of the whiskey rebellion Formation of a military alliance with England Establishment of a national language 13) one feature comments are the foreign policies of Pres. George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson was that each wanted to Favor France on its conflict with Great Britain. Secure a new territory west of the Mississippi River. Maintain mutuality during European conflicts. Seek military alliances with neighboring countries. 14)The major benefit of having the elastic clause of the United States Constitution is that it Allows the government to respond to changing conditions Protects the rights of racial minorities prevents one branch of Government from becoming too powerful Establishes the Postal Service 15) How did Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan affect the economy of the United States during the 1790s? National tax revenues decreased. High tariffs increase foreign trade. Treasury policies contributed to widespread inflation. The newly created bank of the United States helped stabilize the economy. 16) One result of the purchase of the Louisiana territory (1803) was that the United States Acquire California from Spain. Gained control of the port of New Orleans. Ended border conflicts with British Canada. Annexed Florida. 17) A major reason for purchasing the Louisiana territory (1803) was to Gain access to the Ohio territory. Remove the British from the borders of the United States. Secure control of the Port of New Orleans. Open the Rocky Mountains to minors. 18) On the issue of creating a national Bank, Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson’s secretary of the treasury Alexander Hamilton differed on whether to Apply a stricter loose interpretation of the Constitution. Establish a tablet to raise revenue. Use deposits to finance and Navy. Issue loans to farmers. 19) How come of the whiskey rebellion (1794) strengthen the authority of the National government. State governors. Territorial legislatures. Local police. 20) Alexander Hamilton’s proposal to create a national Bank and Thomas Jefferson’s proposal to purchase the Louisiana territory will criticize because both actions would Place too much power in the hands of Congress. Violate protections in the Bill of Rights. Increase foreign influence in United States. Require a loose interpretation of the Constitution. 21) … it is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the world; so far, I mean, as we are now in liberty do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim (Principal) no less applicable to public into private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, that those engagements be observed in a genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary that would be unwise to extend them… President George Washington. Farewell address, 1796 President Washington was offering this advice because he believed The destiny of the United States was tool of the countries. The United States should seek alliances with other nations. Alliance to schedule of the United States in two wars. The United States should break its agreements with France. 22) One reason Pres. Thomas Jefferson supported the Louisiana purchase was that he wanted to Gain full control of the Mississippi River. Establish a base for controlling the Caribbean. Maintain control of the slave trade. Acquire an established manufacturing region. 23) pres. George Washington set a precedent for future presidents by Appointing a career soldier to be Secretary of War. Choosing a friend to be chief justice of the Supreme Court. Campaigning actively for the office. Creating a cabinet of advisors. 24) a major reason Pres. Thomas Jefferson authorize Louis and expedition was to Clean California for the United States. Explore route to the Pacific ocean. Remove British outpost from United States land. Establish settlements in the southwest. 25) Louisiana purchase (1803) was a form policy success for the United States primarily because it Secured full control of Florida from Spain. Ended French control of the Mississippi River. And a British occupation of forts on American soil. Eliminated Russian influence in North America. 26) which action to Alexander Hamilton support during the 1760s? Restrictions on trade with England. Distribution of free land. Creation of the national Bank. Illumination of the whiskey tax. 27) The Louisiana purchase initially presented in a dilemma for Pres. Thomas Jefferson because he believed it would Lead to war with Great Britain. Bankrupted a new nation. Force Native American Indians off their lands. Violate his strict constructionist view of the Constitution. 28) one goal of Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan was the establishment of a Stock exchange. National sales tax. Federal income tax. National Bank. 29) President George Washington pursued a foreign policy of neutrality during his administration primarily because he believed that The United States needed time to gain economic and military strength. Treaties were prohibited by the Constitution. The United States should not expand by force Alliances should be established with both France and England. 30) it is farewell address, Pres. George Washington warned against establishing alliances with European countries because he was concerned primarily about Restriction on trade with Latin America. French colonization of the Caribbean. United States involvement in foreign wars. Protection of the Western frontier. 31) I geographic and economic motivation for the Louisiana purchase (1803) was the desire to Annex California. Secure land for the Erie Canal. Control the Port of New Orleans. On all of the Great Lakes. 32) in his farewell address, Pres. George Washington advised the nation to avoid permanent alliances because he believed that the United States Would risk security by involvement in European affairs. Had no need for the products or markets of Europe. Possess the military power superior to any European nation. Needed to limit European immigration. The map shows the exploration of roots of Lewis and Clark end of Zebulon Pike. A valid conclusion based on this map is that these expeditions Faced few barriers from natural features. Avoided land claimed by other countries. Used to river systems to help them on their journeys. Took the most direct routes to reach the Pacific Ocean.