Washington
What was the main purpose of the Neutrality Proclamation issued in Philadelphia on April 22, 1793?
To adopt a conduct friendly and impartial (neutral) toward the belligerent powers.
In what year was the Louisiana Purchase and how much did the land cost?
1803, $15 million
What was the main purpose of the Alien and Sedition Act of 1798?
To punish those who wrote or spoke against the government of the United States.
What was the significance of the Marbury v. Madison decision in 1803?
It established the principle of judicial review.
Why did Hamilton suggest laws for limiting and punishing seditious practices?
To uphold confidence in federal government officials
Which event involved George Washington reviewing troops to suppress a domestic uprising?
Whiskey Rebellion
Which political party was led by Thomas Jefferson in the early 1800s?
Democratic-Republicans
Which legislation passed during Washington's administration established the federal court system?
The Judiciary Act of 1789.
What event marked the beginning of Thomas Jefferson's presidency?
The inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as the third president
Which treaty did the United States sign with Great Britain in 1794?
Jay's Treaty
According to George Washington's Farewell Address, what should Americans always exalt in their national capacity?
Just pride of patriotism
Why did Thomas Jefferson suggest offering the Barbary states an equal treaty, according to his letter to James Monroe in 1784?
He believed it would be cheaper than paying tribute.
Which treaty was an effort to settle land disputes in the Ohio River Valley and forced the surrender of Native American land to the U.S.?
Treaty of Greenville, 1795
If a law is in opposition to the Constitution, what must the courts do according to Chief Justice Marshall?
Decide the case conformably to the Constitution, disregarding the law.
Which party supported low tariffs and free trade?
Democratic-Republican Party
Why did George Washington believe it was proper to inform the public of his decision not to be considered for another term as president?
He thought it was important for the public to know his decision.
What was the purpose of the Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves signed by Thomas Jefferson in 1808?
To ban the purchase of slaves from outside of the United States
What was the impact of the Residence Act of 1790?
Designated land on the Potomac River, in the south, to become the nation's new capital
What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?
Review laws and determine whether they are constitutional.
What was the importance of expeditions of the Louisiana territory such as the Corps of Discovery and the Hunter-Dunbar Expedition?
The mapping and documenting of rivers, flora, animal life and fertile land prepared the way for settlers to move west.
Describe one precedent established by George Washington and explain one impact of that precedent.
Many answers.
Before he was president, what role did Thomas Jefferson have on Washington's cabinet?
Secretary of state
In what way did the Whiskey Rebellion, and Washington's response to it, impact the power of the newly established government?
It showed that the government was able to put down threats and strictly enforce laws.
Based on the Election of 1800, what happened when Jefferson and Burr received the same number of electoral votes?
The decision was referred to the House of Representatives.
What was one impact of party division on United States politics in the early 1800s?
It caused Washington's cabinet to become divided.