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What was President Washington's foreign policy? |
Upon becoming President of the United States, George Washington almost immediately set two critical foreign policy precedents: He assumed control of treaty negotiations with a hostile power—in this case, the Creek Nation of Native Americans—and then asked for congressional approval once they were finalized. |
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What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion? |
The Whiskey Rebellion of 1791 was caused by a special tax on whiskey designed by then Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton wanted to empower the federal government, as well as levy its power over the states. The taxes were incredibly unpopular in several states. |
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What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address? |
In the 32-page handwritten address, Washington urged Americans to avoid excessive political party spirit and geographical distinctions. In foreign affairs, he warned against long-term alliances with other nations. The address was printed in Philadelphia's American Daily Advertiser on September 19, 1796. |
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What did Federalist and Republican parties believe? |
They believed that the Constitution was a "strict" document that clearly limited the powers of the federal government. Unlike the opposition Federalist Party, the Democratic-Republican Party contended that government did not have the right to adopt additional powers to fulfill its duties under the Constitution. |
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What were the Alien and sedition acts about? |
A series of laws known collectively as the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by the Federalist Congress in 1798 and signed into law by President Adams. These laws included new powers to deport foreigners as well as making it harder for new immigrants to vote. |
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Which event challenged the foreign policy of President Adams in 1796? |
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What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796? |
John Jay's Treaty, 1794–95. On November 19, 1794 representatives of the United States and Great Britain signed Jay's Treaty, which sought to settle outstanding issues between the two countries that had been left unresolved since American independence. |
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Who was hurt most by Jefferson's embargo on trade? |
It was hurting America rather than its intended targets, Britain and France. In March 1809, Congress repealed the Embargo Act of 1807. Jefferson signed the repeal shortly before he left office. The Embargo Act was replaced by the Non-Intercourse Act, which prohibited trade with only Britain and France. |
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What was a goal of the Monroe Doctrine? |
The Monroe Doctrine was a US policy that was introduced on December 2, 1823, which stated that efforts by European countries to colonize land or otherwise interfere in the Americas would be viewed by the United States as acts of aggression. |
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What happened after the war of 1812? |
The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate. The treaty of Ghent signed on December 24, 1814 returned all territorial conquests made by the two sides. |
