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He was the first President of The United States.
Who was George Washington?
His appointment as Supreme Court Chief Justice was the longest in the first years of the U.S. Many important cases were heard in his court.
In President George Washington's Farewell Address to America, he warned future generations about these two things.
What was making alliances with foreign countries and the forming of political parties (factions).
This political party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. It favored a weak central government, favored a strong state government, strict interpretation of The Constitution, and liked the French.
Who were The Republicans?
This was the year George Washington became the first President.
He was the second president of the United States.
Who was John Adams?
He was the First Chief Justice of The Supreme Court.
Who was John Jay?
In 1794 this was the first time Federal troops were used against farmers in Pennsylvania who were beginning to riot against Alexander Hamilton's taxes.
What was The Whiskey Rebellion?
This political party was led by Alexander Hamilton and James Adams. It believed that only the wealthy and educated should lead, and favored the cities. It was in favor of a strong central government. It favored a loose interpretation of The Constitution and liked Britian.
Who were the Federalists?
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
What is setting a precedent?
He was the first Secretary of The Treasury.
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
This landmark 1803 Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review. This power allows the Supreme Court to declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional.
What was Marbury vs. Madison?
This first major political scandal occured when the nation of France tried to bribe U.S. officials sent by President Adams to negotiate peace terms.
What was The XYZ Affair?
The British and French Navies would attack American ships in The Atlantic and force American sailors into this. It was part of the reason why the XYZ Affair occured. Sailors were forced to serve on these foreign nations' ships.
What was impressment?
This was the year John Adams became President.
What was 1796?
He was the first Secretary of War.
Who was Henry Knox?
This landmark Supreme Court case in 1819 established the federal government's power to create a national bank. The case also defined the relationship between the federal government and state governments.
What was McCulloch vs. Maryland?
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Who were the: The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton and the Democratic-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson?
This began in 1789. By 1793 Britian and this other nation were at war with one another. President Washington kept America neutral, though many Americans wanted to support one side or the other. Jefferson supported this country's people, Hamilton supported this country's government.
What was The French Revolution of 1789?
A tax on imported goods.
What is a tariff?
He was the first Attorney General.
Who was Edmund Jennings Randolph?
This landmark Supreme Court case in 1819 ruled that the charter of Dartmouth College, granted by King George III, was a contract protected by the Constitution's Contract Clause, preventing the New Hampshire legislature from unilaterally altering it and turning the college into a state university.
What was Dartmouth vs. Woodward?
This is probably the harshest law limiting free speech ever passed in The United States.
What is The Alien and Seditions Act?
These two major acts of President Washington have been followed by almost every President since him. It is called, "setting a precedent."
What was putting together a Presidental Cabinet of advisors and only serving as President for 8 years?
Activity designed to overthrow a government.
What is sedition?
He was the fist Secretary of State and the third President of The United States.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
In this landmark Supreme Court case in 1832 ruled that Georgia's laws could not extend into Cherokee territory, affirming the Cherokee Nation's sovereignty and the federal government's exclusive authority in matters concerning Native American tribes.
What was Worcester vs. Georgia?
On April 22, 1793, President George Washington issued this, declaring the United States would remain neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain, and warned citizens against aiding either side.
What was The Neutrality Proclamation?
The Southern states finally accepted Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton's 3-step ecconomic plan because of this.
What was building the new capital of The United States in the Southern States of Virginia and Maryland, along the Potomac River?
This was Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton's 3-step master plan to get the United States out of debt.
What was: 1) The U.S. Government would agree to pay back all of its debt and the states' debts as well. 2) The U.S. Government would charter a National Bank for depositing government funds. 3) The government would impose a high tax on goods imported into the country.