Washington
What is the job of the President's cabinet?
They are a group of people who give the president advice on complex issues.
What did the Federalists believe in?
-Strong NATIONAL government
-National Bank
-Tariffs
What famous document did Jefferson write?
What was John Adams' role before becoming president?
He was Vice President under George Washington.
Definition of a precedent
An idea or decision that serves as an example for many future generations.
What was Washington before he became president?
A successful general in the Revolutionary War.
What did the Democratic-Republicans believe in?
-Strong state governments
-Farming/agriculture
-Southern focus
Why did Jefferson's ideas favor the South?
Jefferson was a plantation owner, so he made most of his money off of crops.
What was John Adams' political party?
He was a Federalist.
List some aspects of Hamilton's Financial Plan
-Creation of a national bank
-Paying off national debt
-Using tariffs to raise money to pay debt
Why was Washington against political parties?
He thought political parties would lead to division within the country.
What are Tariffs?
A tax that a country puts on imports from other countries.
What was Jefferson's role in George Washington's cabinet?
He was the Secretary of State.
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts so disliked?
They restricted the first amendment right of freedom of speech for all Americans.
What is the definition of Nationalism?
Feeling proud and loyal to your own country
What was the reason why Washington did not want to run for president for a 3rd time
How did political parties get their start?
Because the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans could not agree on anything.
What does it mean to say that "Jefferson had a strict interpretation of the constitution"?
He believed if something was not written in the Constitution word for word, the government could not do it.
What political party was James Madison?
Democratic-Republican. He believed in:
Small government
Farming
Democratic-Republican
What was the impact of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The expeditions made Americans interested in moving west to the wide open
Exposed America to new resources and lands to use
List all four of Washington's precedents
-Inauguration
-Cabinet
-Term Limits
-Staying neutral in wars
How did the two parties' views differ on the ECONOMY?
Federalists believed in large cities with factories and manufacturing, while Democrat-Republicans believed in farming and agriculture
Why did Jefferson want to purchase the Louisiana Territory?
It doubled the size of the country and gave the United States the port of New Orleans.
What caused the War of 1812?
Impressment of American ships by British navy boats.
How was Whiskey Rebellion different than Shays' Rebellion?
Whiskey rebellion the government was able to put down and claim authority. Shays' rebellion, the government was too weak to do anything.