Washington’s Presidency
Did Washington belong to a political party?
No
What is the president’s group of advisors called?
The Cabinet
Did Federalists want a strong national government or want states to have more power?
Strong national government
What did the Anti-Federalists want to be added to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What started the Whiskey Rebellion?
The tax on Whiskey that was used to repay debts
During Washington’s Presidency, How many terms did he serve?
Two Terms
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
Which Federalist leader wanted a national bank?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the leader of the Anti Federalists?
Thomas Jefferson
What president was in charge during the Whiskey Rebellion?
What policy did Washington support that helped the U.S. get out of conflict?
Neutrality
Who served as Secretary of State under Washington?
Thomas Jefferson
Federalists were strongest in which areas?
Northern states / cities
Anti Federalists believed who were the most important people of the country?
Farmers
Where did the whiskey Rebellion take place?
Western Pennsylvania
What important rule did Washington set when he stepped down from office?
Limiting presidency to two terms
Which Cabinet position dealt with national defense?
Secretary of War
How did the Federalists believe the Constitution should be interpreted?
Loosely
How did the Anti-Federalists believe the Constitution should be interpreted?
Strictly
How many people were involved in the whiskey rebellion? 2,000, 20,000, 200,000
20,000
What major rebellion happened during Washington’s presidency?
Whiskey Rebellion
Why did Washington create a Cabinet?
To help advise the president and run the government
Which country did Federalists generally support in foreign affair?
Great Britain
Which country did Anti federalists support in foreign affairs?
France
The result of the Whiskey Rebellion shows what for the US constitution?
The US constitution has the power to enforce laws.