George Washington and Precedents
This is the term for an action or decision that sets an example for future presidents.
precedent
This Founding Father believed in a strong central government and an industrial economy.
Alexander Hamilton
This political party supported a strong central government and close ties to Great Britain.
Who are the Federalists?
This type of tax on whiskey led to a major rebellion in Pennsylvania.
Excise Tax
These laws limited freedom of speech and targeted immigrants during John Adams’ presidency.
Alien and Sedition Act
Even though it is not mentioned in the Constitution, Washington created this group of advisors to help run the executive branch.
Cabinet
This Founding Father believed in states’ rights and an agrarian economy.
Thomas Jefferson
This political party favored states’ rights and close ties to France.
Who are the Democratic-Republicans?
Washington believed the U.S. should remain this in foreign conflicts between Britain and France.
Neutral
This undeclared naval conflict occurred between the U.S. and France.
Quasi-War
What year did George Washington become president (This is the only time a president was inaugurated in an odd number year)
1789
Hamilton argued that the federal government could create a national bank using these powers.
Implied Power (Elastic Clause)
The disagreement over this issue directly contributed to the rise of political parties.
What is the National Bank?
This rebellion tested whether the federal government could enforce its laws.
Whiskey Rebellion
The Louisiana Territory was purchased from this country.
France
By stepping down after two terms, Washington set this long-lasting tradition for future presidents
Serving 2 terms
Jefferson believed the Constitution should be interpreted this way.
Strict Interpretation
This belief argues that power should be concentrated in the national government.
Centralized government
Washington responded to the Whiskey Rebellion by sending this many militia troops.
13,000
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and cost this much.
$15 Million
This Article of the Constitution outlines the powers of the executive branch but does not mention a Cabinet.
What is Article II
Washington’s decision to support the National Bank set this major precedent for future presidents.
Made the federal government stronger because of loose interpretation
Washington warned against these in his Farewell Address, fearing they would divide the nation.
Political Powers
By enforcing the Whiskey Tax, Washington set this precedent for future presidents.
President has the power to enforce laws.
This expedition was sent to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
Lewis and Clark Expedition