Who is the First President of the United States?
George Washington
Who was the second president?
John Adams
Farmers protest against a tax on whiskey.
Whiskey Rebellion
What was the name of our first constitution?
Articles of confederation
Where did John Adams attend college?
Harvard
A group of advisers that help the president run the country.
Cabinet
Who was John Adams Vice President?
Thomas Jefferson
What state did the whiskey rebellion occur in?
Pennsylvania
What does ratify mean?
Approve
How many branches of government were created under the US constitution.
3
A violent tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 and ending in 1794 during the presidency of George Washington.
Whiskey Rebellion
What party did John Adams below to?
Federalist
Who was sent to stop the Whiskey Rebellion?
George Washington's troops
In what city did the Contintental Congress meet?
Philadelphia
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the?
Bill of rights
How many terms did George Washington serve?
2 terms
What profession did John Adams have before becoming president?
Lawyer
What is whiskey made of?
Wheat
Who had most of the power under the Articles of Confederation?
The States
People
Which war did George Washington help lead the American forces?
American Revolutionary War
What 2 Acts did President John Adams pass that violated the 1st Amendment?
Alien & Sedition Acts
What did the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate about the new government?
The government was strong enough to enforce laws.
What document replaced the AOC?
The U.S. Constitution
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative