Becoming President
At what age are you eligible to become President of the United States?
In what state did the Whiskey Rebellion take place?
Pennsylvania
Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton
What started the conflict between the US and France?
French sailors were impressing American sailors - imprisoning them and stealing their cargo
The court case of Marbury v. Madison led to the "invention" of this Supreme Court power.
Judicial Review
Born in the US & resident for at least 14 years
Why was all liquor made/sold in the US being taxed?
Help pay off the national debt
Who was the leader of the Dem.-Republicans Party?
Thomas Jefferson
Why is the event known as the XYZ Affair?
The French diplomats did not provide their names, and when Adams addressed Congress, he called them, "X,Y, and Z"
What is the purpose of propaganda?
To influence someone to act a certain way or believe a certain thing
Who did Washington run against in the first presidential election of the United States?
No one
How did Washington address the problem of the Whiskey Rebellion? What TWO things did he attempt/do?
Sent peaceful negotiators
Marched an army into Pennsylvania
Which party was more supportive of a strong federal government?
Federalists
What was the Alien Act?
Gave the president power to imprison or deport foreign-born citizens or "aliens" he saw as dangerous
What is the purpose of a presidential cabinet?
Advise the president in decision-making
Could I Be President?
(Justify Why/Why Not?)
Elon Musk
No
50 Years Old
Born in South Africa
US citizen/resident since 2002
Name TWO reasons why Washington was urged to SUPPORT the French in their revolution.
They were allies of the US in the American Rev.
We, technically, had a treaty of alliance.
Which party opposed global trade?
Democratic-Republicans
What was the Sedition Act?
Gave the president power to imprison those who spoke poorly about the government
What group of Americans were most impacted by Hamilton's tax on liquor?
Farmers
Could I Be President?
(Justify Why/Why Not?)
Hasan Minhaj
Yes
36 Years Old
Born in California
Citizen/Resident since Birth
Name TWO reasons why Washington was urged to OPPOSE the French in their revolution.
They were incredibly brutal to their nobility.
Supporting would have put the US at war against England
Which of the two party leaders would eventually become president of the United STates?
Thomas Jefferson
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?
To prevent foreigners from negatively impacting our country, and prevent people from speaking poorly about the government
Name the four positions of Washington's cabinet.
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the State
Secretary of War
Attorney General