Alexander Hamilton
What political party was Hamilton a part of?
The Federalists
Before George Washington became the 1st President of the United States, he did this....
He was a general/commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Did the Anti-Federalist believe in a strong national government?
No
Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans believed the United States should focus on this type of economy more than factories and international trade?
Farming and agriculture
It is said that John Adams lost the election of 1800 because of this unpopular anti-immigrant/anti free speech act that was passed when he was president.
The Alien and Sedition Act
Who was Alexander Hamilton's main political rival?
Thomas Jefferson
How may people were in George Washington's first cabinet?
Four
What was the name of the weak central government the US had before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Which political party was the main rival of the Democratic-Republicans? *Hint, think Alexander Hamilton
The Federalists Party
What election year did Thomas Jefferson win the presidency.
The Election of 1800
What was Alexander Hamilton's position in Washington's cabinet?
Secretary of the Treasury
Who was the Secretary of War in Washington's first cabinet?
Henry Knox
Who is the chief of the Executive Branch?
The President
Who was the president before Jefferson *Hint, he was the second president and a Federalist
John Adams
This famous writer of the Delcaration of Independence also ran for president as Democratic-Republican during the Election of 1800.
Thomas Jefferson
True
True or False: Did George Washington believe in political parties?
No...he feared political parties would divide the country.
What stops one branch of government from becoming to powerful
Checks and balances
Democratic-Republicans believed states should have more power than what?
The national government
This was a rebellion of farmers from Western, Pennsylvania. The farmers were angry about the tax placed on a type of strong alcohol made from grains.
The Whiskey Rebellion.
Did Hamilton believe in a strict interpretation of the Constitution or a loose interpretation?
Loose interpretation
What was George Washington's famous final address to the country called?
The Farewell Address
Which branch of government passes laws?
The Legislative Branch
Who was Thomas Jefferson’s vice president during his first term as president. *Hint, this same man shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
Aaron Burr
The name of the "affair" that came about when French diplomats tried to bribe U.S. officials.
The XYZ Affair