Washington Leads a Nation
Who was G. Washington's Vice President?
John Adams
What was the biggest challenge for the new nation?
What was the Neutrality Proclamation?
The US would not take sides with any European countries that were at war
Who won the Election of 1796? Who was Vice President?
John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
True or false: The Louisiana Purchase was a good deal
True! $15 million for all that land
What is the first capital of the United States?
New York City
Which was a function of the National Bank?
to be a safe place for deposits of government funds
Who was the Whiskey tax directed at and what did Washington's actions prove?
Directed @ farmers, proved the strength of the national government.
What are political parties?
Groups that help elect people and shape policies
Which amendment made a separate ballot for President and Vice President
12th
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do?
Established members of the Supreme Court, giving 6 members with a chief justice
How long was the Bank of the United State's charter?
20 years
In his Farewell Address, what 3 things did Washington warn to his citizens?
no foreign ties
political unity is key do not be in too much debt
What political party was Alexander Hamilton? What about Thomas Jefferson?
Federalist
Democratic-Republic
Who broke the tie for Adams vs Jefferson's presidency?
House of Representatives
What were the 3 roles of Washington's cabinet and who did they belong to?
Sec. of Treasury - Alexander Hamilton
Sec. of State - Thomas Jefferson
Sec. of War - Henry Knox
What is strict construction? What is loose construction?
Strict; govt should only do what Constitution says
Loose: govt can take reasonable action that constitution does not specifically forbade
What did the Treaty of Greenville do?
What is the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
As president, Jefferson wanted these 2 things...
Limited government, protection of civil liberties
What is a precedent? Give 2 examples how Washington set a precedent in his presidency
An action or decision that later leads as an example. Only running 2 terms, setting up a cabinet
These are 3 differences between Hamilton and Jefferson
Jefferson- write of people to rule country, dependence on famers, low tariffs
What were the similarities and differences between Jay's Treaty & Pinckney's Treaty?
Both settled disputes with European countries, Jay- Britain, pay damages and debts. Pinckney - Spain, will recognize border and reopen port w/ no fees
This is what happened in the XYZ Affair
Adams sent diplomats to discuss peace, 3 men are sent to bribe US officials for peace treaty, we return to US and retry later
What did the Judiciary Act of 1801 do and how did it lead to the Marbury v Madison case?
16 new federal judge positions, Adams tries to fill them before he leaves office. Marbury's papers do not make it in time and he is not selected as a judge. Tries to argue against it. Marbury v Madison states the Supreme Court's power to check other branches