F.P.
In what year was the Constitution ratified?
1788
What was the most pressing (important) need for the US government coming out of the Revolutionary War?
A source of revenue (income)
What region of the United States was upset with Hamilton's plan to pay off all state debt from the Revolutionary War?
What is another name for Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution/
Elastic Clause
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison's political party:
Democratic-Republicans
True or False: George Washington could NOT seek a third term for president
False
What was the bureaucracy called that George Washington created to handle different government responsibilities?
The Cabinet
What are the names of the two men that developed different plans for financing the government?
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton
Why were Southern states upset about Hamilton's plan to pay off state debt from the Revolutionary War?
Most southern states had already paid off their debt from the war, so this plan would benefit Northern states mostly
Powers not listed in the Constitution but necessary for the government to do its job are called what?
Implied Powers
Which political party supported a strong national government and jobs in manufacturing and trade?
Federalists
What were two major warnings George Washington left Americans with at his Farewell Address?
Growing divisiveness between political parties and avoid becoming entangled in long-term alliances
What are the names of the four positions created by Congress in the first presidential cabinet?
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of War
Attorney General
James Madison's financial plan was mostly based on taxing what?
Imports (Tariffs)
What compromise was reached in 1790 between Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison?
Southern states would agree to Hamilton's plan IF the US moved the national capital to the south (D.C.)
Hamilton created an excise tax on what good? Eventually leading to a rebellion
Whiskey
Which political party wanted the United States to continue to focus on agriculture?
Democratic-Republican
Who won the 1796 Presidential election to become the 2nd president of the United States?
John Adams
Who were the four people who were selected for the four cabinet positions?
Thomas Jefferson (SoS)
Alexander Hamilton (SoT)
Henry Knox (SoW)
Edmund Randolph (AG)
How did the government fund the Revolutionary War?
Issuing bonds- paper notes that would be repaid with interest by the government
What does the D.C. stand for in our capital city of Washington, D.C.?
District of Columbia
The debate over Hamilton's financial plan divided Congress into the nation's first what?
Political Parties
What event took place in Europe shortly after Washington's inauguration?
French Revolution
3 French agents approaching American representatives for a $250,000 bribe is referred to as what event?
XYZ Affair
Who was selected as the nation's first chief justice?
John Jay
Why were some Americans upset about Hamilton's plan to pay out the bonds at full value?
Many Americans sold their bonds at a low price fearing they'd never be repaid. Wealthy Northern speculators would benefit tremendously from the government payouts.
What part of the Constitution did Alexander Hamilton cite as evidence for why he could create a National Bank?
Article 1 Section 8
Alexander Hamilton's political party:
Federalists
What did President Washington issue to avoid getting involved in the war between Britain and France?
Proclamation of Neutrality
Which of the following was NOT a part of the Alien Acts
- Extension of years immigrants had to wait before citizenship
- President power to deport immigrants without trial if deemed a threat to US
- No immigrants from Europe could enter US
- No immigrants from Europe could enter US
What was the Sedition Act?
Made it illegal to criticize the federal government or any government official, depriving citizens of their basic right to free speech.