The First President
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Washington struck deals with _________ over Americans not taking more land.
Native Americans
A rivalry between these two men helped set the foundation for the formation of political parties
Jefferson and Hamilton
What was the famous conflict between US delegates and the French government?
XYZ Affair
First Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
A group of advisors to the president
Cabinet
Rebellion which involved angry Pennsylvania farmers
Whiskey Rebellion
Powers held by states over the federal government
Term for the British navy making people on US ships serve in the British navy
Impressment
First Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Who was was the first vice president?
John Adams
What did Washington warn the nation about in his farewell speech?
1: political parties
2: foreign alliances
What were the first 2 political parties?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
The act which stated you could not write or speak poorly of the US government
Sedition Act
Act which gave the US president the power to deport immigrants
Alien Act
How many years did George Washington serve as president?
8 years
The United States decided to stay _________ in foreign wars.
Which party supported a strong central government?
Federalists
The first president to live in the White House
John Adams
What is the First Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
What was happening in France in the 1790's?
French Revolution
What was the conflict with the election of the president and vice president in the Election of 1796?
Two different parties
Why did the French expect US help in their war with the British?
French helped in the American Revolution
First Secretary of War
Henry Knox