New Nation
Who was the first first lady?
Martha Washington
Who did France declare war on?
Britain
Was president when we bought which piece of land?
Louisiana Territory
What did congress pass a tax on?
Whiskey
France and the US
Who was the first secretary of treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
How did the US handle the war between France and Britain?
Stayed neutral
State
Why did farmers turn their grain into Whiskey?
Easier to transport
Who Adams VP?
Thomas Jefferson
Where was the first U.S. capital?
New York City
Most powerful trading nation
Who tied with Jefferson in the 1800 election?
Aaron Burr
Protested, attacked the tax collectors, refused to pay
List 2 events that led to the XYZ affair
Jays treaty, French took ships, US neutrality
What is strict constructivism?
What other country was the US having problems with?
Spain
Which amendment required separate ballots for pres and vice pres?
12 amendment
What did this prove about the federal government?
They could enforce their laws, handle rebellion
If rebel or speak out against government=jail or fine
What does the secretary of state do?
Represent the US in other countries, communicate with other countries for the US
What did Britain agree to in Jay's treaty? (two things)
Leave Northwest territory, pay us back for the ships they wrecked
Who decided the 1800 election?
Alexander Hamilton
How did Washington handle the rebellion?
Sent in a militia
What did the Alien Act do?
Allowed Adams to kick out aliens if perceived as a threat