New and Improved
What was the first method used by major parties to nominate presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the early United States?
Caucus
Who was the first Vice President under GW?
John Adams
Which side was Pro-British and wanted a National Bank?
Federalists
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do for America?
Established the basic organization and jurisdiction of the federal court system as well as the cabinet position of Attorney General
What made it more difficult for white aliens to become citizens?
Naturalization Act
What act made it a crime to speak, write, or publish "false, scandalous, and malicious" criticisms?
Sedition Act
Why was GW concerned about political parties?
He was concerned that political parties would divide the nation
Who were the two most well-known Democratic Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
To open Ohio to white settlement, Anthony Wayne forced twelve Native American nations from the Great Lakes region to sign what treaty?
The Treaty of Greenville
What does "partisan" mean?
Favoring one side of a political issue, party, or person over another.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What was George Washington's wife's name?
Martha Washington
What freedom for states was allowed under the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions? Which side created these Resolutions?
Nullify federal laws
Democratic-Republicans
Explain the XYZ Affair
What law made it legal to deport aliens without due process if they were deemed to be a danger to the US?
Alien Act
What does the State Department do?
Handles relations with other nations
Explain what led to the Whiskey Rebellion and how GW worked to resolve the issue.
The Whiskey Rebellion was one of the first major challenges faced by the new U.S. government under President George Washington. It was caused by economic tensions and opposition to a federal tax. Washington’s response helped define federal authority in the America.
Which side believed in a strong central government and rule by the people?
Democratic-Republicans
Why did Americans think Jay's Treaty was dishonorable?
Because it opened up a relationship with England.
Who was Jefferson's running mate in 1796?
Aaron Burr
What were the original cabinet positions? There are five total.
(name two)
Secretary of State, Secretary of War, Secretary of Treasury and Attorney General
How did George Washington feel about the conflict between Britain and France?
He desired neutrality
Name two Federalists
Alexander Hamilton and John Adams
Who was arrested under the Sedition Act?
Matthew Lyon
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury under Washington?
Alexander Hamilton