1. Critics of Hamilton's Financial Program, like Thomas Jefferson, argued all of the following EXCEPT a. It made the government too powerful.
b. It favored foreign policy at the expense of the American people.
c. It was unconstitutional.
d. It favored business people and easterners at the expense of farmers.

2. ___supported a strong central government whereas___supported increased states' rights.

BLANK 1:___ BLANK2:___

answer choices: Federalists, Anti-Federalists

3. Which of these statements BEST explains why the decision made in the “Dred Scott” case nullified the Compromise of 1850 and “popular sovereignty”?

a. A state has the right to secede if the federal government tried to abolish slavery there.
b. Only the Supreme Court could determine whether a state could allow slavery not the Legislative branch.
c. African-Americans could not be considered citizens therefore no state could allow them to vote.
d. Slaves were considered property and federal government could not disallow slavery in any state.