Washington Basics
Where was George Washington inaugurated? Bonus 50 if you can name the name of the building
NYC (Federal Hall)
Who was the first Chief Supreme Court Justice?
John Jay
The Federalists
Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republicans? Bonus 50 if you can name another
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
What year did Washington die?
1799
When was Washington inaugurated?
True or false: The President could dismiss Cabinet members without Senate approval
True
What was Hamilton's plan to pay off wartime debt?
True or false: Federalists believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution
False
What is the name of Washington's estate?
Mount Vernon
Who was Washington's VP and how was he chosen?
John Adams, second most votes in the general election
Name the four members of Washington's Cabinet, with their respective titles?
Thomas Jefferson (Secretary of State)
Alexander Hamilton (Secretary of Treasury)
Henry Knox (Secretary of War)
Edmund Randolph (Attorney General)
Why did the South oppose Hamilton's plan?
They accumulated less wartime debt than the North
What type of people did the Democratic-Republicans want in government?
Between what two states and on what body of water is Washington D.C. located?
Maryland and Virginia, and the Potomac River
Who was the name of Washington's executive advisors?
The Cabinet
Name the main responsibilities of the Secretary of State and the Attorney General
Chief advisor to the President on foreign affairs, and chief legal officer
Why did Hamilton think his plan was a good one? Give me 2 of the 3 reasons
Establish national credit, makes it easier to borrow money, gives states a strong interest in the success of the national government
Why did the Democratic-Republicans oppose the National Bank?
1. Feared it would only help the wealthy
2. Thought it made government to powerful
What was the name of Washington's wife?
Martha
Name 4 of the 6 precedents set by Washington during his presidency?
Mr./ Madam President
Oath at inauguration
State of the Union address
Having a cabinet
Two four-year terms
No foreign wars
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do? Be specific
States still kept laws and courts, but federal court could overturn state decisions
Why were American citizens frustrated with Hamilton's plan?
Speculators would be paid, and original bondholders would get nothing
Why were the Federalists in favor of the National Bank? (3 reasons)
1. Hold government funds
2. Make debt payments
3. Produce 1 currency
Who was Benjamin Banneker?
First Black man to receive a presidential appointment