Washington’s Presidency
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Who was Secretary of the Treasury under Washington?
Alexander Hamilton
What tax caused farmers in Pennsylvania to rebel?
The Whiskey Tax
What did John Adams do to the French when they started attacking U.S. ships?
Nothing
Which invention made cotton production faster?
The Cotton Gin
What Building did the English burn down?
The White House
Who sold the Louisiana Purchase?
France
What group of advisors did Washington create to help run the government?
The Cabinet
What was the main goal of Hamilton’s Financial Plan?
Pay off national and state debt
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
A protest against a federal tax
What country did France want the U.S. to support during the French Revolution?
France
When a country starts to industrialize what kind of buildings are they making?
Factories
What was the kidnapping of American sailors called?
Impressment
What are the Three New Regions of the United States
North, South, and West
What is a precedent?
An action that sets an example for future leaders
What part of Hamilton’s plan caused the most conflict?
The National Bank
How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?
He sent in the army
Who advised Washington to stay away from the French Revolution?
George Washington
How did the cotton gin affect slavery?
It caused slavery to expand
Which country was impressing American sailors?
Great Britain or England
Who Explored the Louisiana Purchase after it was Bought
Lewis and Clark
Who was Washington’s SECRETARY OF STATE?
Thomas Jefferson
What major result came from the disagreement between Hamilton and Jefferson?
The creation of political parties
What did Washington’s response show about the new government?
That the government and or the President is strong
Why did Washington believe neutrality was necessary?
To protect and allow the young nation to grow
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
What is it called when you stop trading with a country?
Embargo
What did the Native Americans do to people they killed?
What did George Washington warn people not to do? (TWO THINGS)
Political Parties and Foreign Alliances
What were the two Political parties called
The Democratic-Republicans and The federalists
What branch of government did Washington strengthen during the Whiskey Rebellion?
The Executive Branch
Why did James Maddison want to fight England? Give me 2 Reasons.
They were taking Sailors and because we wanted Canada.
What system used machine-made identical parts?
Interchangeable parts
Who was president when the War of 1812 began?
James Madison
Which Political Party was the Only one left during The Era of Good Feelings?
The Democratic Republicans