Whiskey Rebellion
Was the protest violent or peaceful?
Why was the first Bank created?
To repay money for debts from the Revolutionary war.
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When was Washington re-elected?
1792
How many terms did George Washington serve before this address?
2
Put a tax on what products?
All alcohol products
Who created the first Bank of America?
Alexander Hamilton
How many amendments did George Washington send to congress?
12
What became the new norm for elections after Washington being re-elected?
Elections every 4 years
What were the three things Washington warned America about?
Debt rising, political parties, and foreign alliances
The tax affected who and why?
Western farmers. They used whiskey to transport their crops.
How did the first bank make the currency in America different?
Everybody would have the same currency instead of the states making their own.
What percentage of states ratified the bill of rights?
3/4 or 75%
How many states voted for Washington to be re-elected?
All of them!
What caused the debt problem?
Revolutionary war
Who convinced George Washington to lift the tax?
James Anderson
Why would people be forced to use the bank?
They would have to use this currency to pay federal taxes.
Why did George Washington consider retiring?
What 3 people wrote the Farewell Address?
George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison.
During the Whiskey Tax, what did George Washington give to reward his slaves and laborers?
Whiskey
When was the first bank created? Month and year.
December 1791
Who lead the Democratic-Republican party?
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
Why did Washington warn America about foreign alliances?
He knew how expensive wars were because of the Revolutionary War, and wanted to avoid as many wars as possible.