George Washington
George Washington's actions and policies generally...
strengthened the Federal Government
Precedent set by George Washington that focuses on how many times the President serves
Two Terms
What was the Alien Act meant to do?
Make it take longer for immigrants to gain their United States citizenship
These two members of Washington's cabinet argued frequently
Primary cause for the War of 1812
British practice of Impressment
President Washington sent soldiers into Pennsylvania to put down this rebellion.
Whiskey Rebellion
The creation of a group of intelligent men to assist the President
Cabinet of Advisors
What was the Sedition Act designed to do
Make it illegal to speak out against the current government
Democratic-Republicans
Why was Thomas Jefferson unsure if he could purchase the Louisiana Territory?
The Constitution does not mention purchasing land from another nation
Precedent set by George Washington involving handing power to the next President.
Peaceful Transition of Power
Term of Address set by George Washington that distinguished the President from Monarchs of other nations
Mr. President
What effect did the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts had on John Adams' presidency?
Adams became very unpopular
Alexander Hamilton's controversial plan to help the economy was called what
Bank of the United States
What principle did the Supreme Court establish as a result of the case Marbury v Madison?
Judicial Review
European Nation that George Washington thought the United States should ally with
No alliances
Precedent set by George Washington upon leaving the Presidency
Farewell Address
Which party wanted the Alien and Sedition Acts to pass?
Federalists
Jefferson and Madison objected to Hamilton's financial policies because...
They believed they were unconstitutional
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important for the United States? (Two possible answers)
Doubled the size of the nation
Gave access to the port of New Orleans
Controversial Treaty that George Washington signed with Great Britain trying to stop impressment.
Jay Treaty
Precedent George Washington wanted the United States to follow in regards to Europe
Stay out of European Conflicts
Why did the Embargo Act upset many Americans?
heavily damaged the American Economy
Why did Alexander Hamilton propose the idea of a national bank?
to help the economic position of the United States
Tecumseh tried to unite the native tribes to resist the Americans. What was the name of the type of government Tecumseh attempted to create?
Confederacy