Cabinet
Who was George Washington's Secretary of Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the reason for Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers didn't like the tax on whiskey. The farmers protested but were stopped.
Why did George Washington decide to stay neutral during the war between France and Britain?
He wanted to protect the nation from conflicts that didn't concern the United States
What political party was George Washington a part of?
None, he stayed independent and became the only president to not join a political party
What are two hobbies that George Washington took on?
Dancing and horseback riding
Who was George Washington's Secretary of State?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the tax on whiskey created?
George Washington believed it was the law of the land and that it should be payed.
What was the name of the first bank that George Washington supported?
The First Bank of the United States
What party did most of George Washington's administration's policies join?
The Federalists
What is different about George Washington that every other president since him has done?
Who was George Washington's vice president?
John Adams
Where did the rebellion take place?
Western Pennsylvania
What act set up the Supreme Court?
Judiciary Act
Why did George Washington not join a party?
He feared that political parties would cause ill- founded jealousies and false alarms
What did George Washington warn the nation about in his Farewell Address?
He warned about the dangers of political parties, public debt and alliances. He feared they would hurt the young nation
Who were the two people in the big rivalry in the cabinet?
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Who came up with the idea for a whiskey tax?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the name of the public announcement about neutrality that George Washington made?
Proclamation of Neutrality
What were the two political parties that the cabinet split into?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
What advice did George Washington give in his Farewell Address?
He advised to prioritize national unity and maintain neutrality
Who was George Washington's Secretary of War?
Henry Knox
Why did this tax hit farmers hardest?
They distilled grain into whiskey for easier transport and used it as a form of currency
What year did George Washington decide to become neutral?
1793
Who were the two political parties led by?
Federalists were led by Alexander Hamilton and the Democratic-Republicans were led by Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of George Washington's horse?
Nelson