Presidential Precedents
Washington’s first precedent may have been choosing to be called what?
Mr. President
This political party favored a nation of small farmers.
Democratic Republicans
What was George Washington’s stance on the war between Britain and France?
Neutrality Proclamation
First President of the United States
George Washington
Which party had control of the federal government when the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed?
Federalist Party
In giving his farewell address, Washington set this precedent.
Serving two terms.
Which party wanted the federal government to assume state debt?
Federalists
Why did the Republicans think the U.S. should support France?
They helped America in the Revolution.
Also had undergone their own French Revolution.
Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
The Alien & Sedition acts were passed under this President.
John Adams
The Secretaries of 3 Major Executive Departments make up the Presidential ___________________
Cabinet
These persons bought bonds from citizens at a discounted rate; they were taking a risk
Speculators (Investors)
Why were some Americans upset with the French?
They were taking/seizing American ships. Impressment.
Democratic Republican presidential candidate in the Election of 1796
Thomas Jefferson
What was the non-stated, indirect goal of the Alien & Sedition Acts?
Limit the power of the Democratic Republicans.
Protect the power of the Federalist Party.
The Secretaries of these 3 Departments made up Washington’s Cabinet...
Department of State
Department of Treasury
Department of War
The Democratic Republicans had this type of interpretation of the Constitution.
Strict Interpretation
What was the name of the agreement between the U.S. and Britain in 1795?
Jay's Treaty
This Federalist won the Election of 1796
John Adams
Specifically, what did the Alien Acts actually do?
Limit the rights of immigrants; immigrants had to live in America for 14 years instead of 5 years in order to become a citizen. Also, they had to declare intent to become a citizen 5 years before they could become one.
Three precedents set by Washington were….
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Why did Hamilton say it was okay to have a National Bank? What kind of interpretation of the Constitution did Hamilton have?
Loose Interpretation
What demands did American diplomats refuse to comply with at the XYZ Affair?
$250,000 Bribe/Gift
$10,000,000 Loan
French foreign minister that American Diplomats wanted to meet with during the XYZ Affair
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand
Specifically, what did the Sedition Acts do?
Made it so all actions and words against the government were illegal.