Washington: Firsts and Dilemmas
Washington set the tradition of serving only this many terms as president.
What is two terms?
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned Americans not to form these permanent friendships with other countries.
What are foreign alliances?
Anti-Federalists believed the Constitution gave too much power to this level of government.
What is the federal/national government?
Federalists wanted to give more power to this rather than the state run governments.
What is the national/federal government?
Washington created the first group of advisors to the president, now called this.
What is the Cabinet?
Washington believed this type of unity was important for the survival of the country.
What is national unity?
Democratic-Republicans believed the country should focus more on these jobs
What is farming/agriculture?
Federalists interpreted the Constitution in this way, allowing the government more powers.
What is loose interpretation/loose construction?
Washington used this policy to avoid American Involvement in a war in Europe?
What is Neutrality?
Washington warned Americans about the dangers of these groups fighting for power.
What are political parties?
Anti-Federalists feared that a strong president could become like this type of ruler.
What is a king?
Federalists wanted to create this type of national financial institution.
What is a national bank?
This event consisted of an uprising of Western Pennsylvania farmers against excise taxes.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
Washington believed religion and this were important for good government and citizenship.
What is morality/decency?
Anti-Federalists believed power should mostly stay with these governments.
What are state governments?
Federalists believed the economy should focus more on these instead of farming.
What are business and manufacturing/industry?
Washington had to decide whether the United States should support Britain or France during this conflict in Europe.
What is the French Revolution/French and British conflict?
Washington warned that too much national debt could become this kind of problem for the country.
What is a danger/burden to future generations?
Name 2 notable anti-federalists/Democratic-Republicans.
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe,
Name 2 notable Federalists.
Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and John Jay