Washington Presidency
When Washington was inaugurated he became the first _______ in American history?
What is President?
Despite their many differences, all the founding fathers felt that political parties were inherently this
What is selfish?
Despite not being the leader of this political party, Adams was their candidate for president and won by a narrow margin
Who are the Federalists?
John Adams served as this under Washington
What is Vice President?
Anthony Wayne led American troops to victory at this battle, that led to Americans being able to settle in the Northwest Territory
What is Battle of Fallen Timbers?
A major fear of the Republican party was that a strong national government would act like this type of government, that the colonies had just broken away from
What is a monarchy?
During the XYZ Affair, French representatives refused to even listen to the American delegation without receiving this
What is a bribe?
Another word for Immigrant, or someone from another country
What is an alien?
Washington set several of these throughout his terms as the first president. (Hint: its another word for example!)
What are precedents?
Federalists felt that this country was the best trade partner the US could have, despite the rocky relationship the two shared
What is Great Britain?
Under the Sedition Act it became illegal for newspapers to print stories doing this, even if they were accurate!
What is criticizing the government?
The Judiciary Act of 1789 did most of the work of setting up this branch of government, one of three in our political system
What is the Judicial Branch?
Washington's main goal with this announcement was the keep the US out of the ongoing war with Britain and France
What is the Proclamation of Neutrality?
These two men led their respective political parties during the early years of the country. Despite their disagreements, both served in Washington's Cabinet as his advisors!
Who are Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?
Republicans argued that the Sedition Bill went against this part of the Constitution
What is the 1st Amendment?
Following the XYZ Affair, Adams made sure to protect the US by officially creating this branch of the military?
What is the Navy?
Jay's treaty (named after John Jay who negotiated with Great Britain on behalf of America) was focused on achieving peace after Great Britain did this act
What was attacking American Ships?
When the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed, this party at first protested the acts, then was heavily targeted by them.
Who are the Republicans?
As a response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, Madison and Jefferson wrote the Kentucky and Virginia Resolution, which gave rise to this idea, which would become a focal point during the lead up to the Civil War
What are State's Rights?
During his Farewell Address Washington warned against these two things; one would destroy America from within, the other from the outside
What are political parties and being involved in European Wars?