The New Nation (I)
Terms, Questions and Thinking Points


Alexander Hamilton
Judicary Act of 1789

Bill of Rights
James Madison
Washington's Cabinet
Hamilton's Financial Plan
First Bank of the United States
"loose construction"
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans (aka Anti-Federalists)
French Revolution
Whiskey Rebellion (1794)
Jay's Treaty (1794)


Pinckney's Treaty (1795)
Neutrality Proclamation (1794)
Washington's Farewell Address

Election of 1796
John Adams
XYZ Affair
Convention of Montefontaine (1800)
Naturalization Act
Alien and Sedition Acts
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions


**read about these in detail in your textbook

1.  What issues prompted the adoption of a Bill of Rights?
2.  What events contributed the evolution of the first political "parties" during Washington's two administrations?
3.  How did relations with France affect the administration of John Adams?
4.  Describe the domestic policies of the Adams administration.

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