America's 1st President
Who was the first president of the United States of America?
George Washington
Who were the Democratic Republicans led by?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the definition of unconstitutional?
Contrary to what is allowed by the Constitution
What side did Washington take when it came to the French Revolution?
None - He chose to be neutral
Who was the 2nd president of the United States?
John Adams
What is the name of the the group of people who advise the president?
The Cabinet
What are factions?
Groups taking sides on an issue
Who came up with a plan to deal with the National Debt?
Alexander Hamilton
How did Americans feel about the French Revolution? (BOTH SIDES)
Some supported it since the US just had a Revolution, others thought the French Revolution was too violent
Under the Alien act, the government could:
Deport any foreigner thought to be dangerous
A decision that sets an example for others to follow in the future is called:
Precedent
Who did the Federalists believe should lead in America?
The wealthy and educated
What are tarriffs?
Which major Federalist did NOT want to go to war with France?
John Adams
Under the Sedition Act, it was illegal to:
Speak out against the government or its officials
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?
Supreme Court with 6 justices
Which party believed that the Constitution should be interpreted STRICTLY?
Democratic Republicans
The largest part of the Federalists' national debt plan was to set up:
A national bank
Why was the XYZ affair called the XYZ affair?
The French agents were code-named X, Y, and Z
What was strange about the election of 1800?
There was a tie that had to be broken in Congress
What punishment did Washington give the leaders of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Sent the military to end the rebellion, but pardoned the leaders
Which party did Washington favor?
None - he advised against political parties
Why did Jefferson argue that a national bank was unconstitutional?
The Constitution never says the government is allowed to create a national bank
What made France agree to a peace deal with the US?
France had plans for war in Europe already, and so did not also want to have to fight a war with the US.
What happened to the Federalist party after Adams lost the Presidency and Hamilton died?
They declined/disappeared