The First Gov't
This document was sent to King George and declared the colonists' intention seperate from England.
What is the Declaration of Independence
This form of government shares power between the central and state governments.
What is Federalism?
He was the first president of the United States.
George Washington
When a country or individual owes money.
What is a debt?
Was elected as the second president of the United States
Who was John Adams?
This was the first written government
The Articles of Confederation
This important document established the United States government in 1789.
The Constitution
To establish an example of something, for others to follow.
What is precedent?
What is a tarrif.
These were the TWO political parties during the 1796 election, and debated how strong the Federal government should be.
Who are Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?
The Articles of Confederation placed most of the national power here.
What are the States?
The branches of the Federal government.
What are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches?
The number of times George Washington believed a president should serve for.
What are two, four year terms?
Jefferson and Madison opposed Hamilton's plan because it would be unconstitutional.
What is a National Bank?
Made it illegal to criticise or speak out against the government, and was eventually nullified.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
This was the primary cause of the failures of the A.o.C.
What was a weak central government?
Prevents one branch from becoming too powerful.
What are "Checks and Balances?"
To remain out of a conflict, G. Washington signed this Proclamation.
What is neutrality?
Native Americans were forced to give up more of their land after this battle.
What was the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
Democratic-Republicans believed this was important to give the states power against the government.
What is States' Rights?
This event demonstrated the weaknesses of the A.o.C.
What was Shay's Rebellion?
This part of the Constitution guarantees our rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
These members advised the president on important issues.
What is the Presidential Cabinet?
Wealthy Merchants, Northerners, and businessmen supported this man's economic plan.
Who supported Alexander Hamilton?
What is the 1800 Peace Treaty with France?