Washington's Presidency
One precedent that Washington set was choosing advisors to head departments of the Executive Branch. Together, these advisors were called...
The Cabinet
The Federalists thought the ____________ should have the most power and the Democratic Republicans thought the _____________ should have the most power.
federal government, states/people
What political party did John Adams belong to?
Federalists
What is a longhunter?
Men who would hunt for a long time (usually several months) in the unsettled east, then return to the west coast/colonies and sell game there.
The Alien and Sedition Acts drew voters (towards/away from) the Federalist Party.
Define the word "precedent."
A precedent is an example or tradition set that others follow afterwards.
What year did the first election or "showdown" between the Federalists and the Democratic Republicans take place?
1796
foreign, belonging to a different country
John Sevier
How many terms did Washington serve?
2
After an unpopular tax on Whiskey was passed, farmers in western Massachusetts rebelled. Washington responded by...
Leading an army to stop the rebellion/mobilizing troops.
Define the "loose construction" and "strict construction" view of the Constitution.
Loose- Congress can do what's necessary and proper (due to the Elastic Clause)
Strict- "Necessary and proper" has strict limits- basically, government shouldn't exercise powers that aren't specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
What two rights did the Democratic Republicans believe the Alien and Sedition Acts violated?
freedom of speech and freedom of the press
What was so unique about the first TN state Constitution?
It gave every free man (regardless of race) the right to vote.
What was the real purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
To silence/limit the power of the Democratic Republicans
During Washington's Presidency, he sent John Jay to negotiate the document called "Jay's Treaty" with the British. What was its biggest weakness?
The British did not promise to stop seizing American ships or give Americans freedom of the seas.
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson clashed over many issues, including the creation of a National Bank. What was the compromise made that allowed the National Bank to be created?
The nation's capital was moved from New York City to Washington D.C. in the south (between Virginia and Maryland)
How did the XYZ Affair get its name?
When describing the incident to Congress (wherein Foreign Minister Talleyrand refused to meet with the American delegation and sent 3 agents to demand a bribe from them), he referred to the 3 agents as X, Y, and Z.
What did the Wilderness Road do?
It allowed people to travel and settle west of the Appalachian Mountains more easily.
What was the Proclamation of Neutrality?
3 things that Washington advised in his Farewell Address
-Respect the federal government
-Make decisions based on religion and morality
-Political parties
-Debt/public credit
-Avoid permanent alliances
-Stay neutral
What was the problem with the election of 1796?
Federalists split their vote for Vice President, so Adams was elected President but Jefferson (from the opposing party) was elected Vice President.
What 3 things did the Alien Acts do?
1. Increased the eligibility for citizenship from 5 to 14 years.
2. Gave the President the power to arrest or expel enemies in times of "declared war"
3. The President can expel all aliens deemed "dangerous to the peace and safety of the US"
What two things did TN need in order to become a state?
1. Have enough people
2. Create a state constitution
What were the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
Response to the Alien and Sedition Acts drafted by Jefferson and Madison- said that each state could declare a law unconstitutional, or nullify it.