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   May 17, 2024 · The Whiskey Rebellion was a 1791 protest against a tax on alcohol that had been passed to generate revenue and pay down the national debt. Farmers in western Pennsylvania objected to the tax and in response the federal government sent the army to enforce the tax.

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   6 days ago · Constitution of the United States of America, the fundamental law of the U.S. federal system of government and a landmark document of the Western world. The oldest written national constitution in use, it defines the principal organs of government and their jurisdictions and the basic rights of citizens.

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   What happened during the Federalist Era?

   • During this period, the United States Constitution was adopted, and George Washington was elected President. The Federalist Era oversaw the growth of a stronger federal government and the development of political parties in the United States. The Federalist Era began when the U.S. Constitution went into effect in 1789.

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   What did the Anti-federalists oppose?

   • The Anti-Federalists were the opponents of the Federalists at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. They opposed creating a strong Federal government as well as ratifying the new Constitution. Among the main Anti-Federalists was Patrick Henry who feared that a strong Presidential office could evolve into a monarchy.

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   Why did the United States have a national debt?

   • The national debt of the United States started in part to pay for the expenses of the Revolutionary War. Money had been borrowed, especially from the Netherlands to pay for the war. By 1783 the debt was 43 million dollars or a little less than a billion in 2014 dollars. Monument To Shays Rebellion in Sheffield Massachusetts

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   • The period in American politics that lasted from 1789 until 1801 is known as the Federalist Era. During this period, the United States Constitution was adopted, and George Washington was elected President. The Federalist Era oversaw the growth of a stronger federal government and the development of political parties in the United States.

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   2 days ago · Early in his presidency, Madison sought to continue Jefferson's policies of low taxes and a reduction of the national debt. In 1811, Congress allowed the charter of the First Bank of the United States to lapse after Madison declined to take a strong stance on the issue.

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   1 day ago · What does the Democratic Party believe in? The Democratic Party is generally associated with more progressive policies. It supports social and economic equality, favouring greater government intervention in the economy but opposing government involvement in the private noneconomic affairs of citizens.

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   May 17, 2024 · Under Hamilton’s leadership, the Federalists were able to convince the Washington administration to take on all state debts and assume the old debts amassed under the Articles of Confederation. They also were able to pass tax laws and create a national bank.

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   2 days ago · What was the main impact of the Anti-Federalists on the adoption of the US Constitution? Their concern for preserving liberty led to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the ratified form of the Constitution.

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   May 10, 2024 · The Antisemitism Awareness Act: What to know. By 320-91 vote, the House on May 1 passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act. The bill came to a vote amid pro-Palestinian p.