Washington's Precedent
This act demonstrated Washington's commitment to the republic over personal power.
"Resigning his commission" or "giving up power".
Washington, warned against the dangers of strong loyalty to these, which he believed could divide the nation.
Political Parties
This group favored a strong central government and supported the ratification of the Constitution.
The Federalists
This political party was supported by John Adams.
The Federalist Party
A set of laws which allowed the President to deport any non-citizen deemed "dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States".
The Alien Acts
Despite his initial reluctance, Washington was convinced to attend this event, where he was elected president.
The Constitutional Convention
Washington urged the nation to avoid these long-term entanglements with foreign nations, emphasizing the importance of neutrality.
Permanent Alliances
This key document, strongly advocated for by the Anti-Federalists, was added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties.
The Bill of Rights
This event caused Thomas Jefferson to become John Adams’ vice president.
The candidate with the second most electoral votes becoming Vice President
The Federalists viewed these individuals as a threat to American security.
Immigrants or Foreigners
The creators of the Constitution were said to be writing this person's "future job description."
George Washington
Washington believed that this was essential for the preservation of liberty and the foundation of a stable government, urging citizens to respect and obey it.
The Constitution or Rule of Law
While Federalists were often merchants and bankers, this group tended to be made up of small farmers and those who favored state's rights.
The Anti-Federalists
This was France's response to Jay’s Treaty during Adams’ presidency.
They suspended diplomatic relations with the U.S. and seized American ships.
This group were core supporters of the Democratic-Republicans.
Non-English ethnic groups
To avoid entanglement in foreign conflicts, President Washington issued this declaration, stating the United States would remain neutral in the war between France and Great Britain.
The Neutrality Proclamation.
Washington stressed the importance of these virtues, believing they were essential for the success of a republic and the character of its citizens.
Morality and Religion
These essays, written by prominent Federalists like Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, argued in favor of ratifying the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
This was John Adams' response to the international crisis with France.
Adams responded by sending a diplomatic mission to France.
This act prohibited speaking out against the government.
The Sedition Act
Benjamin Franklin compared the outcome of the Constitutional Convention to this image, symbolizing a hopeful future.
A rising sun.
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned against the dangers of regionalism, urging Americans to prioritize this over sectional interests.
National Unity or The Union
This is the main concern of the Anti-federalists, that they had about the new constitution, and why they wanted the bill of rights added to the constitution.
Fear of a strong central government that would infringe on the rights of the people.
These are what the French agents told the American diplomats, and this is what it was known as in the United States.
A bribe and a loan were needed before negotiations, and the XYZ Affair.
This could happen to those who expressed their opposition to the government under the Sedition Act.
Imprisonment or fines.