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
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
, John Adams Correct Answer: He was the second president of the United States and
a Federalist. He was responsible for passing the Alien and Sedition Acts. Prevented
all out war with France after the XYZ Affair. His passing of the Alien and Sedition
Acts severely hurt the popularity of the Federalist party and himself
Decline of federalist party Correct Answer: A direct effect of the war of 1812.
Election of 1800 Correct Answer: Democratic Republican candidates Jefferson and
Burr tie with 73 electoral votes each (Federalist candidate Adams gets 65); tie goes
to House of Representatives; Hamilton hated Burr more, went to House and got
more votes for Jefferson; Burr later kills Hamilton in a duel. The tie led to the 12th
Amendment.
Embargo Act Correct Answer: 1807 act which ended all of America's importation
and exportation. Jefferson hoped the act would pressure the French and British to
recognize U.S. neutrality rights in exchange for U.S. goods. Really, however, just
hurt Americans and our economy and got repealed in 1809.
Non-intercourse Act Correct Answer: 1809 - Replaced the Embargo of 1807.
Unlike the Embargo, which forbade American trade with all foreign nations, this
act only forbade trade with France and Britain. It did not succeed in changing
British or French policy towards neutral ships, so it was replaced by Macon's Bill
No. 2.
Monroe Doctrine Correct Answer: President James Monroe's statement forbidding
further colonization in the Americas and declaring that any attempt by a foreign
country to colonize would be considered an act of hostility
Clay's American System Correct Answer: In his tariff speech to Congress on
March 30- 31, 1824, Clay proposed a protective tariff in support of home
Question and Answer 2023.
Federalist’s Correct Answer: Supporters of ratification of the Constitution and of a
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
, John Adams Correct Answer: He was the second president of the United States and
a Federalist. He was responsible for passing the Alien and Sedition Acts. Prevented
all out war with France after the XYZ Affair. His passing of the Alien and Sedition
Acts severely hurt the popularity of the Federalist party and himself
Decline of federalist party Correct Answer: A direct effect of the war of 1812.
Election of 1800 Correct Answer: Democratic Republican candidates Jefferson and
Burr tie with 73 electoral votes each (Federalist candidate Adams gets 65); tie goes
to House of Representatives; Hamilton hated Burr more, went to House and got
more votes for Jefferson; Burr later kills Hamilton in a duel. The tie led to the 12th
Amendment.
Embargo Act Correct Answer: 1807 act which ended all of America's importation
and exportation. Jefferson hoped the act would pressure the French and British to
recognize U.S. neutrality rights in exchange for U.S. goods. Really, however, just
hurt Americans and our economy and got repealed in 1809.
Non-intercourse Act Correct Answer: 1809 - Replaced the Embargo of 1807.
Unlike the Embargo, which forbade American trade with all foreign nations, this
act only forbade trade with France and Britain. It did not succeed in changing
British or French policy towards neutral ships, so it was replaced by Macon's Bill
No. 2.
Monroe Doctrine Correct Answer: President James Monroe's statement forbidding
further colonization in the Americas and declaring that any attempt by a foreign
country to colonize would be considered an act of hostility
Clay's American System Correct Answer: In his tariff speech to Congress on
March 30- 31, 1824, Clay proposed a protective tariff in support of home
