Reference:
- Why was Hamilton’s proposed financial system so controversial? (Hamilton’s Financial System)
- What were Hamilton’s views on the economy and the role of the federal government? (Alexander Hamilton)
- What do you think of this idea? Do you agree or disagree? (Second, according to Hamilton, the state should use human “passions” and “make them subservient to the public good.”)
- Describe the provisions of Hamiton’s plan. (ambitious financial plan)
- Why did Hamilton believe that the creation of a Bank of the United States was essential for the future health of the United States? And why did Jefferson oppose this move? (Bank of the United States)
- What was the Whiskey Rebellion about? (The Whiskey Rebellion)
- Why was Jay’s Treaty controversial? (Jay’s Treaty)
- Why did Hamilton believe the US should have a close relationship with Britain? (In his mind, that meant pursuing a friendly relationship with one nation in particular: Great Britain.)
- What were the terms of Jay’s Treaty, and why was it controversial? (Jay’s Treaty)
- Why did Jefferson support the French Revolution? (Not deterred by the violence, Thomas Jefferson declared that he would rather see “half the earth desolated” than see the French Revolution fail.)
- What was the XYZ affair, and why was it controversial? (XYZ Affair)
- What were the Alien and Sedition Acts, and why were they controversial? Why did the Adams administration feel these laws were necessary, and why did some people oppose them? (the Alien and Sedition Acts)
- What did these resolutions say? What do you think of this? (Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions)
- In what ways did ideas of religious freedom evolve in this era? (Religious Freedom)
- Describe the process of disestablishment in Early America. (disestablishment)
- What precedent was established by Marbury vs. Madison? (Marbury v. Madison)