AP U.S. History 1 Final Exam Study Guide Question and Answer 2023.
Federalist’s Correct Answer: Supporters of ratification of the Constitution and of a
... [Show More] strong central government
Hamilton's Financial Plan Correct Answer: A four-part plan to get the nation out of debt and to pay back the money the nation was loaned
Role of the Cabinet Correct Answer: responsible for the executive departments that they head, serve as advisers to the president
Whiskey Rebellion Correct Answer: In 1794, farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled against Hamilton's excise tax on whiskey, and several federal officers were killed in the riots caused by their attempts to serve arrest warrants on the offenders. In October, 1794, the army, led by Washington, put down the rebellion. The incident showed that the new government under the Constitution could react swiftly and effectively to such a problem, in contrast to the inability of the government under the Articles of Confederation to deal with Shay's Rebellion.
Rise of political parties Correct Answer: Began in the late 1700's, two distinct views of politics occurred between Strict Constructionists, who became Democratic-Republicans, and Loose Constructionists, who became Federalists
French Revolution Correct Answer: The second great democratic revolution, taking place in the 1790s, after the American Revolution had been proven to be a success. The U.S. did nothing to aid either side. The French people overthrew the king and his government, and then instituted a series of unsuccessful democratic governments until Napoleon took over as dictator in 1799.
Proclamation of Neutrality Correct Answer: - A formal announcement issued by President George Washington on April 22, 1793, declaring the United States a neutral nation in the conflict between Great Britain and France that had begun with the French Revolution. It threatened legal proceedings against any American providing assistance to warring countries.
Jay Treaty Correct Answer: Was made up by John Jay. It said that Britain was to pay for Americans ships that were seized in 1793. It said that Americans had to pay British merchants debts owed from before the revolution and Britain had agreed to remove their troops from the Ohio Valley
XYZ affair Correct Answer: An insult to the American delegation when they were supposed to be meeting French foreign minister, Talleyrand, but instead they were sent 3 officials Adams called "X,Y, and Z" that demanded $250,000 as a bribe to see Talleyrand.
Alien and Sedition Acts Correct Answer: These consist of four laws passed by the Federalist Congress and signed by President Adams in 1798: the Naturalization Act, which increased the waiting period for an immigrant to become a citizen from 5 to 14 years; the Alien Act, which empowered the president to arrest and deport dangerous aliens; the Alien Enemy Act, which allowed for the arrest and deportation of citizens of countries at was with the US; and the Sedition Act, which made it illegal to publish defamatory statements about the federal government or its officials. The first 3 were enacted in response to the XYZ Affair, and were aimed at French and Irish immigrants, who were considered subversives. The Sedition Act was an attempt to stifle Democratic-Republican opposition, although only 25 people were ever arrested, and only 10 convicted, under the law. The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, which initiated the concept of "nullification" of federal laws were written in response to the Acts.
Federalist contributions Correct Answer: strengthing the federal gov, establishing a sound fiscal system, diversifying the economy, seeking a truce with Great Britian, staying out of the French Rev, and the Constitution [Show Less]