Washington Takes Office
What is an inauguration?
A ceremony in which the President takes the oath of office
What were the two main political groups at the time?
Federalist and Rebublican
Who was still in the Northwest Territory after agreeing to leave in a reasonable time?
The British
What was John Adam's immediate crisis when entering office?
Relations with France
What was one of the first jobs of the President?
To put together a working government in place
What is a faction?
An organized political group
What was another problem with the British occupying the Northwest Territory besides not leaving?
They supplied Native Americans with guns and ammunition
How many people were sent in the XYZ Affair?
Three
What was the name of the plan to solve the U.S. financial crisis?
Hamilton's financial plan
Which political party drew its main strength from southern planters, northern farmers, and artisans?
The Republican Party
What was the name of the period during the French Revolution when about 17,000 people were executed including the king and the queen.
The Reign of Terror
Which act was said to limit freedom of speech in 1798?
Sedition Act
What was the only part of Hamilton's plan that was not passed by Congress?
A high tariff
Name four people who disliked factions.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
What was Washington's advice in his farewell address?
He warned against political divisions at home and he emphasized his belief that the United States must not get entangled in the affairs of Europe.
What two states declared the Sedition Acts unconstitutional?
Virginia and Kentucky
Where did the government relocate their new capital after Hamilton's Financial Plan passed?
Along the banks of Potomac River
Who was the only President to serve more than two terms?
Franklin Roosevelt
What was the name of the Revolutionary War hero who lead forces against Native Americans?
Anthony Wayne
What was the time span when the Alien Acts were passed to when they were repealed?
1798-1802