Washington
True or False:
While Washington was president, the nation was at peace.
True
Hamilton famously died in a duel with Burr.
Have a Rock-Paper-Scissors duel with your teammate (1 round). The loser of the duel cannot help with your final Jeopardy Question.
Violence is never the answer
Jefferson's face is featured on what paper bill in American currency?
The $2 bill
What two things did Washington warn about in his Farewell Adress?
1. Avoid political parties
2. Avoid foreign affairs
What specific event led to the need for the Twelfth Amendment?
The election of 1800 (tie)
Why did most Democratic-Republicans support France in the French Revolution?
They believed fighting for Democracy was a worthy cause, and supported the idea that the most wealthy people shouldn't be in charge.
What were the three departments in Washington's cabinet?
War
Treasury
State
Why did most Federalists support Britain in the French Revolution?
Britain was a major business/trade partner.
What did Jefferson believe the economy should be based on?
Agriculture
*2 Parts*
1. What is an excise tax?
2. What kind of items did Washington put an excise tax on?
1. Tax on the production or sale of a specific product
2. Luxury items (whiskey )
What did Alexander Hamilton believe was most important for the United States to become a great nation?
A strong economy built on business and manufacturing.
How did Democratic-Republicans view the Alien and Sedition Acts?
- Violation of free speech
- Unfair/harder to vote
*2 Parts*
1. What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?
2. Why did Washington send the army to stop it?
1. The tax on whiskey
2. He didn't want the new government to seem weak
According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country’s interests?
It would give loans to businesses
Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution?
Differences in the election were resolved with voting not violence
Based on the States' Doctrine of the Constitution, what does each state have the authority to do?
Nullify a federal law