Review unit 3

• What are the main topics covered in the review video after the American Revolution?

  The Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the presidencies of Washington and Adams
• Why was there a need to create a new constitution after the American Revolution?

  Because the Articles of Confederation lacked executive power and effective law enforcement
• What was a significant issue with the Articles of Confederation regarding taxation?


  The federal government could not collect taxes without state approval
• What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?


  Shay's Rebellion in Massachusetts
• What was the outcome of Shay's Rebellion?


  It demonstrated the lack of federal authority to raise an army
• What were the main compromises during the ratification of the Constitution?

  • The Great Compromise: Bicameral legislature with the Senate (equal representation) and House of Representatives (population-based representation)
  • Three-Fifths Compromise: Slaves counted as three-fifths of a person for representation
  • Compromise between Federalists and Anti-Federalists: Addition of the Bill of Rights
• What was the Virginia Plan?


  A proposal for representation in the legislature based on population
• What was the New Jersey Plan?


  A proposal for equal representation of each state in Congress
• What is the significance of the Great Compromise?


  It established a bicameral legislature balancing the needs of large and small states
• What was the Three-Fifths Compromise about?


  It determined that slaves would be counted as three-fifths of a person for representation purposes
• When was the slave trade scheduled to end according to the compromises?


  In 1808
• What were the main differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?


  • Federalists: Supported a strong federal government and the ratification of the Constitution
  • Anti-Federalists: Opposed a strong federal government and demanded a Bill of Rights
• What were The Federalist Papers?


  A series of essays advocating for the ratification of the Constitution
• What did Elbridge Gerry argue for in relation to the Anti-Federalists?


  He argued for the addition of a Bill of Rights to satisfy Anti-Federalist concerns
• Who was the first president of the United States?

  George Washington
• What precedent did Washington set regarding presidential terms?


  He established the tradition of serving two terms
• How did Washington demonstrate the power of the federal government during his presidency?


  By using federal troops to enforce laws during the Whiskey Rebellion
• What was Hamilton's financial plan primarily focused on?


  Creating a national bank and consolidating state debts
• What was the Whiskey Rebellion?


  A revolt against the federal tax on whiskey
• What was the purpose of Jay's Treaty?


  To establish U.S. neutrality and resolve issues with England
• What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?


  Political parties and foreign alliances
• What was the XYZ Affair?


  An incident where French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats
• What were the Alien and Sedition Acts, and why were they controversial?


  They allowed for the deportation of immigrants and restricted free speech, angering many who supported the Bill of Rights
• What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions assert?


  That states could nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional
• What long-term issue did the Sedition Acts contribute to?


  The debate over states' rights versus federal authority
• How did the political landscape change after Washington's presidency?


  Political parties began to form, notably the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
• What was the main reason for the conflict between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?


  The balance of power between the federal government and the states
• What was the significance of the election of 1796?


  It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the U.S.
• How did Adams' presidency differ from Washington's in terms of foreign policy?


  Adams faced conflicts with France, while Washington maintained neutrality
• What was the impact of impressment on U.S.-French relations during Adams' presidency?


  It caused significant tension and led to the XYZ Affair
• What was the outcome of the XYZ Affair?


  It led to increased tensions between the U.S. and France
• How did the Sedition Acts conflict with the Bill of Rights?


  They restricted free speech, which is protected by the First Amendment
• What was the long-term significance of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?


  They set a precedent for states' rights and nullification debates