Presidential Cabinets
Whiskey Tax
Washington's Presidency
Political Parties
Speech/Language things
100

What was the role of the Secretary of Treasury?

money/economics 

100

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. 

100

Who issued the Neutrality Proclamation?

George Washington

100

Define political party: 

A group of people who share similar ideas about government and how they believe it should work.

100
Repeat this sentence: 

The man quickly walked along the river.

200

Who is in charge or war and defense?

Secretary of War

200

Who passed the Whiskey Tax?

Congress

200

What was one of the messages in Washington's Farewell Address? 


1. Avoid Political Parties 

2. Stay neutral 

200

Two political parties that developed in the late 1700's were: 

Federalists and Democratic/Republicans

200

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.

300

The Judiciary Act 1789 established the _______ court system.

federal

300

True or False? Farmers did not like the tax. 

True 

300

What did the Neutrality Proclamation state?

that the United States would not take sides in the war between France and England

300

Who were the leaders of the Federalist party and the Democratic/Republican party? 


Thomas Jefferson (F) 

Alexander Hamilton / James Madison (DR)

300

Provide a synonym for mix.

Blend, fuse, incorporate, stir

400

Define "Precedent": 


an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow

400

______ was often turned into whiskey. 

corn 

400

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.  

400

True or False: Federalists favored a strong national government, whereas Democratic/Republicans believed states should have more power. 

True 

400

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.

500

Name two Precedents set by George Washington 

1: A presidential term is served only two terms of office 

2. He established a Presidential Cabinet 

500

Why was whiskey better to trade than corn?

It was easily shipped and made a larger profit for the farmers

500

What is another word for domestic?

Home

500

Explain the difference between manufacturing and agriculture.  

manufacturing: machine made products

agriculture: farming   

500

Repeat this sentence: 

The boys are watching a really boring movie in English class right now. 

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