Chapter 6

Question 1

What did Federalists think of the French Revolution?

Answer 1

• Saw it as chaotic and dangerous.
• Guillotine was unacceptable
• Fear of potential mob rule
• Support for neutrality

Question 2

What did Republicans think of the French Revolution?

Answer 2

• Sympathized with French Revolution b/c it was a struggle for liberty
• Violence was necessary for freedom
• Believed in helping French with the Treaty of Alliance
• Also believed it showed republican ideas coming out from US and expanding

Question 3

What was the Bill of Rights?

Answer 3

• First 10 Amendments of Constitution
• Guaranteed individual liberties like speech, religion, press, trials
• Written largely by Madison
• Secured Anti-Fed support for the new government

Question 4

What was the Judiciary Act of 1789?

Answer 4

Created federal courts below the Supreme Court which allowed appeals from state courts to federal courts

Question 5

What was the Alien Act?

Answer 5

• placed new obstacles for foreigners who wanted to become citizens
• Allowed president to also deport any non citizens

Question 6

What was the Sedition Act?

Answer 6

• allowed government to prosecute those who showed or said things against the government

Question 7

What was the Quasi War?

Answer 7

An undeclared navy war in the Caribbean between France and US

Question 8

What were the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?

Answer 8

• Anonymously written by Jefferson and Madison in response to the alien and sedition acts
• Declared states could nullify unconstitutional federal law