Washington's Presidency
What were Washington's set of advisors called?
His cabinet
What political party did Adams belong to?
The Federalist Party
What is Loose Construction?
Flexible interpretation
Define political parties
Group of people who share political views and ideas.
What did the Federal Judiciary Act do?
Established a federal court system, with the power to reverse decisions.
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
An unpopular tax on whiskey led to violence and protests.
What phrase is associated with the XYZ affair?
"Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute!"
What is Strict Construction?
Word for word interpretation
What were the first two political parties?
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republican Party
What was the result of Jay's Treaty?
Britain abandons forts and agrees to pay for damages to seized vessels.
What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address? Name two.
Excessive debt, political parties, and foreign ties.
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Increased the requirements for citizenship and made it illegal to speak out against the government.
Which party was related to Strict Construction, and which was related to Loose Construction?
Strict Construction-Democratic Republicans, Loose Construction- Federalists.
Why did political parties initially form?
Disagreements over the size and power of the Federal government in relation to the states.
What was the result of Pinckney's Treaty?
Americans could freely travel the Mississippi, use the port of New Orleans, and changed the Florida boundary.
What three precedents did Washington establish during his presidency?
Two-term limit, a presidential cabinet, and a foreign policy of neutrality.
Why were the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions important?
They declared the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional and supported the idea that states could challenge the local government.
Who argued for loose construction, and what was his argument regarding the bank?
Hamilton, believed the elastic clause allowed Congress to make all laws that are necessary and proper.
What did the Federalists believe in? Name two.
Loose construction, strong federal government, support of industry and trade, and the necessity of a National Bank.
Name the four members of Washington's Cabinet.
Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph
What were two challenges Washington faced during his presidency?
Whiskey Rebellion, the national debt, and remaining neutral in foreign affairs. (Jay and Pinckney's treaties, Neutrality Proclamation)
Describe the events that became known as the XYZ affair.
U.S. diplomats were met by French agents and were told a treaty would only be signed if U.S. agreed to a bribe.
Who argued for strict construction, and what was his argument regarding the bank?
Thomas Jefferson, who believed that the Constitution does not allow a bank because it is not written word for word.
What did the Democratic-Republicans believe in? Name two
Strict construction, limiting the power of the national government, delegating more power to the states and the idea that a National Bank was unconstitutional.
Name the three parts of Hamilton's financial plan
Assumption of debt, raise money through tariffs, and create a National Bank.