Political Parties
What were the first 2 political parties
Democratic Republicans & Federalists
First president of the United States
George Washington
Set the precedent to only serve 2 terms
George Washington
What is the proclamation of neutrality?
remain out of foreign affairs, Washington when Britain and France were fighting.
These three agents from France were given what nickname?
XYZ
Which political party believed the wealthy and successful should be in power?
Federalists
Who was the first Vice President of the U.S.?
John adams
John Adams
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts
acts by John Adams to prevent French from interfering with election
could not criticize government
extend the years to become citizens
How much money did France demand from America in order for them to meet with the ambassador?
$250,000
Political party for the farmers and ordinary people
democratic republicans
Who was the VP to John Adams?
Thomas Jefferson
Sold the Louisiana territory to the United States
Napoleon
Explain the significance of Jay's Treaty
british troops out
established border with Canada
Square up debts
Act that extended the number of federal judges to 16
Judiciary Act of 1801
Name 2 leaders of the federalist party
Pinckney
John Adams
Hamilton
Name two cabinet members under George Washington
Hamilton- department of treasury
Jefferson- department of state
Randolph- attorney general (department of justice)
Henry Knox-department of war
This person was sent to purchase the Port of New Orleans
James Monroe
What were 3 precedents that Washington set forth
2 terms
cabinet
farewell address
inaugural address
neutrality
Describe what federalists believed in
strong central govt
elite/wealthy in charge
cities/factories
close ties to britain
In what election year did the democratic republicans rise to power into the presidency
Election of 1800
How did Jefferson win the election of 1800
split votes with Burr, went to house of reps, hamilton convinced house of reps to choose Jefferson
This person never received his letter of commission to become a federal judge
William Marbury
Explain the controversy behind the Louisiana Purchase
Strict interpretation- Jefferson- never mentions president can purchase
Goes against his beliefs, considers a constitutional amendment
What is judicial review
S.C. can rule an act of congress as unconstitutional