The Early Republic Unit
Chapter 9: Launching A New Republic
(1789-1800)
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Date _________________________
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Section 3: The Federalists in Charge
In your own words summarize:
Main Idea:
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Why It Matters Now:
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One American’s Story
1. What did George Washington warn the people about? ______________________________
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2. What was he afraid of? _______________________________________________________
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Washington Retires
1. How many terms did Washington serve as president? _________________________
2. Washington tried to serve as a _______________________ of ___________________.
3. foreign policy: ____________________________________________________________
4. What advice did George Washington give that guided U.S. foreign policy into the 21st
century?
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5. Looking back at the presidency of George Washington, what precedents (examples/guides)
he set as president? (You should be able to find AT LEAST 3)
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Chapter 9: Launching A New Republic, Section 3—The Federalists in Charge
B. Growth of Political Parties
1. Did Americans listen to Washington’s advice regarding political parties? ________________
2. Compare the following political leaders in their visions/beliefs concerning the early U.S.:
Hamilton
Jefferson & Madison
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4. Compare/Contrast the following political parties
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Chapter 9: Launching A New Republic, Section 3—The Federalists in Charge
5. Looking at the above characteristics of the Federalists & Democratic-Republicans, which
party favored a “ruling elite” (power given to a few, often the wealthier in society)?
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What led you to that conclusion? _______________________________________________
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6. Which party put more trust in the “common people?” _______________________________
What led you to that conclusion? _______________________________________________
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John Adams Takes Office
1. What was significant about the election in 1796? __________________________________
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2. Who was the candidate representing the Federalist party? __________________________
What was his previous political experience?
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3. Who was the candidate representing the Democratic-Republicans? ____________________
What was his previous political experience? (see chaps. 6, 8, 9)
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4. Who became president in 1797? _____________________________________________
Who became vice-president? ______________________________ Why? _____________
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Problems with France
1. Why were the French seizing U.S. ships in 1797? __________________________________
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What was the underlying cause for this action? ____________________________________
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2. How did John Adams try to resolve the situation with France? ________________________
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3. Who were “X, Y, and Z”? ______________________________________________________
4. What happened in the XYZ Affair? ____________________________________________
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Chapter 9: Launching A New Republic, Section 3—The Federalists in Charge
The Alien and Sedition Acts
1. What was the purpose of the Alien & Sedition Acts? ______________________________
2. Who was targeted by the Alien & Sedition Acts? _________________________________
3. What did the acts state?
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4. Which first amendment rights were affected by the Alien & Sedition Acts?
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5. What theory did the Democratic-Republicans use to fight the Alien & Sedition Acts? ______
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Define the theory: ___________________________________________________________
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6. What happened to the Alien & Sedition Acts? _____________________________________
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Peace with France
1. Why did John Adams go against his party (the Federalists) and negotiate peace with France?
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2. What was an outcome (result) of his decision to seek peace with France? ______________
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