Presidential Cabinets
What was the role of the Secretary of Treasury?
money/economics
What was the Whiskey tax?
The first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government. It stated that all liquor made and sold in the U.S. was to be taxed.
Who issued the Neutrality Proclamation?
George Washington
Define political party:
A group of people who share similar ideas about government and how they believe it should work.
The man quickly walked along the river.
Who is in charge or war and defense?
Secretary of War
Who passed the Whiskey Tax?
Congress
What was one of the messages in Washington's Farewell Address?
1. Avoid Political Parties
2. Stay neutral
Two political parties that developed in the late 1700's were:
Federalists and Democratic/Republicans
Fix this sentence: If I was you, I would study more for the test.
If I were you, I would study more for the test.
The Judiciary Act 1789 established the _______ court system.
federal
True or False? Farmers did not like the tax.
True
What did the Neutrality Proclamation state?
that the United States would not take sides in the war between France and England
Who were the leaders of the Federalist party and the Democratic/Republican party?
Thomas Jefferson (F)
Alexander Hamilton / James Madison (DR)
Provide a synonym for mix.
Blend, fuse, incorporate, stir
Define "Precedent":
an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
______ was often turned into whiskey.
corn
Daily Double
Neither the students nor the teacher know what time the assembly starts.
Neither the students nor the teacher KNOWS what time the assembly starts.
True or False: Federalists favored a strong national government, whereas Democratic/Republicans believed states should have more power.
True
The ominous clouds gathered quickly, and the sky darkened, making it clear that a storm was approaching.
Ominous means threatening or suggesting something bad is going to happen.
Name two Precedents set by George Washington
1: A presidential term is served only two terms of office
2. He established a Presidential Cabinet
Why was whiskey better to trade than corn?
It was easily shipped and made a larger profit for the farmers
What is another word for domestic?
Home
Explain the difference between manufacturing and agriculture.
manufacturing: machine made products
agriculture: farming
Repeat this sentence:
The boys are watching a really boring movie in English class right now.