Washington’s Presidency
Which department was NOT part of Washington’s cabinet?
Which department was NOT part of Washington’s cabinet?
👉 Education Department
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What is an excise tax?
👉 A tax on the production or sale of a product
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What issue divided Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?
What issue divided Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?
👉 Power of the federal government
How did Democratic-Republicans view the Alien and Sedition Acts?
How did Democratic-Republicans view the Alien and Sedition Acts?
👉 Violation of free speech
Why was the election of 1800 called a peaceful revolution?
Why was the election of 1800 called a peaceful revolution?
👉 No violence
Why did Washington send troops to stop the Whiskey Rebellion?
Why did Washington send troops to stop the Whiskey Rebellion?
👉 To show the government had authority
What did Hamilton believe the U.S. needed to be successful?
What did Hamilton believe the U.S. needed to be successful?
👉 A strong economy
Why did Federalists favor Great Britain?
Why did Federalists favor Great Britain?
👉 Trade/business
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What power did states claim in the States’ Rights Doctrine?
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What power did states claim in the States’ Rights Doctrine?
👉 Nullify laws
What did Jefferson mean by “We are all Republicans…”?
What did Jefferson mean by “We are all Republicans…”?
👉 Unite the country
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What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?
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What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?
👉 Farmers protested a tax on whiskey
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Which group supported Hamilton’s economic ideas?
Which group supported Hamilton’s economic ideas?
👉 Federalists
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Why did Democratic-Republicans support France?
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Why did Democratic-Republicans support France?
👉 They supported democracy
What event led to the 12th Amendment?
What event led to the 12th Amendment?
👉 Election of 1800
What principle did most Americans agree on?
What principle did most Americans agree on?
👉 U.S. is independent
What advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address?
What advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address?
👉 Avoid political party divisions
Why did Hamilton want the federal government to assume state debts?
Why did Hamilton want the federal government to assume state debts?
👉 To strengthen national unity
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What type of economy did Democratic-Republicans support?
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What type of economy did Democratic-Republicans support?
👉 Agriculture
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What did the Sedition Act make illegal?
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What did the Sedition Act make illegal?
👉 Criticizing the government
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Who did Jefferson defeat?
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Who did Jefferson defeat?
👉 John Adams
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What did NOT happen during Washington’s presidency in regards to political parties?
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👉 Political parties were eliminated
How would a national bank help the country?
How would a national bank help the country?
👉 It would provide loans to businesses
Who were the leaders of the two parties?
Who were the leaders of the two parties?
👉 Hamilton & Jefferson
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Why were the Alien Acts passed?
⭐ DOUBLE
Why were the Alien Acts passed?
👉 Control immigrants/opposition
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Why was the election of 1800 controversial?
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Why was the election of 1800 controversial?
👉 Tie vote