Washington's Presidency
How many years was George Washington the 1st U.S. President?
8 years (2 four-year terms)
How did Alexander Hamilton die?
he was shot in a duel by the VP Aaron Burr
How many degrees are in a circle?
360 degrees
Jefferson created the University of...
Virginia
The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution are called the...
Bill of Rights
Name at least 2 precedents Washington set by being the 1st President of the United States.
* 8 year presidency limit
* Choose Cabinet members to help the President
* Inauguration
* State of the Union Speech
What government department was Hamilton the Secretary of?
Department of the Treasury ($$$)
How many legs does a lobster have?
10
Jefferson purchased Louisiana and other future states from what country?
France
What does the 8th Amendment of the Constitution protect?
protects from cruel & unusual punishment
(ex. can't go to jail for life for a speeding ticket)
What was the Whiskey Rebellion AND how did Washington respond to it?
Problem: Farmers rioted because of a tax on whiskey.
Washington's Response: he sent troops to stop it and arrested some farmers
Explain how a government bond works.
* you purchase a bond which means you lend the gov't money and after a certain amount of years, the gov't will pay you back your money plus interest (extra money)
What year was Spongbob created?
1999
Jefferson wrote which important government document?
The Declaration of Independence
This group of people were afraid of a strong government and wanted a Bill of Rights.
Anti-Federalists
What was the French Revoluton AND how did Washington respond to it?
Problem: the French wanted to overthrow their king and needed help from the U.S.
Washington's Response: he decided to stay neutral and did not send help
What 3 things did Alexander Hamilton do to help reduce the national debt from the American Revolution?
1. created the 1st national bank
2. created gov't bonds
3. put a tax (tariff) on imported goods
Who holds the all-time record for most points scored in NBA history?
LeBron James
For the Louisiana Purchase, explain why France wanted to sell the land to the U.S.?
France needed money to deal with their French Revolution, they were broke
The world's largest chocolate company is based out of which U.S. state?
Pennsylvania
(Hershey, Pennsylvania)