Treaty that gave the United States access to some American Indian lands in the Northwest Territory and guaranteed safe travel for U.S. citizens. Treaty of Greenville

Action or decision that later serves as an example. precedent

Protests by small farmers in Pennsylvania against new taxes on whiskey and other alcohol. Whiskey Rebellion

Groups that organize to help elect government officials and to influence government policies. Political parties

Laws that made it illegal to communicate in any way false or hostile words against the U.S. government or its policies. Alien & Sedition Acts

Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions Resolutions that stated that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional because they went beyond the powers granted to the federal government and interfered with the powers of the state governments. Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions

Political party that wanted to strengthen the federal government and to promote industry and trade. Federalist Party

Amount of money owed by a country to its lenders. National debt

Battle of Fallen Timbers Battle between U.S. troops and an American Indian confederation resisting white settlement in the Northwest Territory. Battle of Fallen Timbers

Neutrality Proclamation Statement made by President George Washington that the United States would not side with any of the nations at war in Europe following the French Revolution. Neutrality Proclamation

Treaty between the United States and Spain by which the border of Spanish Florida changed and U.S. ships got to use the port of New Orleans. Pinckney’s Treaty

Certificates that represent money owed to private citizens by government. bonds

Private ships authorized by a nation to attack its enemies. privateers

Legislation passed by Congress that created the federal court system. Judiciary Act

Constitutional amendment that created a separate ballot for president and vice president. Twelfth Amendment