What is it?
Impressment
Forced service (British forced thousands of U.S. sailors into their Navy)
The role of the Secretary of treasury is focused on money and economics
True
War and defense was led by the Secretary of _______
War
An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
precedent
What is the job of the cabinet?
To give the president advice about running the country
What were two precedents set by George Washington?
Served only two terms of office
Established a presidential cabinet
The neutrality proclamation (1793) stated that England would not take sides in the war
False: It stated that the U.S. would not take sides in the war between France and England
The _________ Act made it illegal for U.S. merchants to import or export any goods
Embargo
Stated that all liquor made and sold in the U.S. was to be taxed.
Whiskey Tax
Who issued the Neutrality proclamation (1793)
George Washington
Name the 5 cabinet positions
Secretary of treasury
Secretary of state
Secretary of war
Attorney general
Postmaster general
Alien Acts allowed the Secretary of War to expel any foreigner (aliens) thought to be dangerous to the U.S.
False: allowed the President
The Secretary of state deals with _______ affairs, relationships with other countries, trade and peace treaties.
foreign
A government order to stop trade
embargo
Name two things the Federalists believed in
Favored strong national government
Favored wealth and privileged
Believed aristocrats should run the country
Favored a loose interpretation of the constitution
Pro-bristish
Economy: Manufacturing
What was the Judiciary act 1789
Established the federal court system. It gives federal courts the power to overturn state court decisions.
Stirring up rebellion against the government is called expel.
False: Sedition
_________ general is in charge of the postal system/ mail delivery for the country
Postmaster
A group of representatives from the mid-west and south who pushed hard for war
war hawks
Name two things the Democratic-Republicans believed in
Believed states should have more power
Favored the “common mar”
Favored a strict interpretation of the constitution
Pro-french
Economy: agriculture/farming
Laissez Faire
“Let alone”...hands off
The government should play a small role in people's lives
Federalists favored strong national government
True
Under the Sedition Acts, Americans could be ______ or ______ for criticizing the government
Fined or jailed
Who were the leaders of the Democratic-Republican party?
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
What were two points mentioned in Washington’s farewell address messages?
Avoid political parties (it would divide the nation)
Stay neutral (U.S. was too young and weak to get involved in wars between other countries)