Lesson 1
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow. Example George Washington set the standard for how long a president should serve.
Precedent
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
taking people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service.
Impressment
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
Clearly favoring one party or faction.
Partisan
What are States’ rights?
The idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government or forbid to the states.
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
A group of advisors to a president, selected by the president.
Cabinet
What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers were angry that a tax was placed on Whiskey, this tax specifically hurt them financially. Tax unfair on them and not other products. They had violent protests.
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections.
Caucus
The Federalists and Republicans were the first two political parties in the United States. What was the main difference in beliefs that separated the two groups?
Federalists- favored a strong federal government with implied powers.
Republicans- believed in a strict reading of the Constitution. They believed that the powers of Congress were limited.
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
Certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future, plus any additional amount of money called interest.
Bond
Explain the conflict Americans had with Native Americans.
George Washington signed treaties with the Native Americans, but American settlers ignored the treaties and took Native American land. Native Americans fought back, Washington sent federal troops against the Native Americans.
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
A person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country.
Alien
What were the Alien & Sedition Acts?
Allowed the president to imprison aliens (no citizens). The president could also deport people thought to be dangerous.
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
Taxes on imports.
Tariff
George Washington had to deal with problems in Europe. Select one of the following countries and explain the problems with that country.
England, France, or Spain
France- was in a revolution, turned very violent. Washington wanted to stay neutral (not support one side over the other)
England- went to war with the French in 1793. England captured American ships and forced the sailors into the British navy.
Spain- was afraid the Americans would join forces with the British against Spain in North America.
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority
Sedition
Explain how the federal government created a plan to pay back all the debt from the Revolutionary War.
The plan to pay back all the debt from the Revolutionary war was for the federal government to take responsibility. States debts would be transferred to the government. The government would pay back other countries as well as Americans who had war bonds. The government would get money through loans, tariffs, and taxes.
This limits the power of the government, protects individual liberty (protects people). Any power not listed in the Constitution belongs to the states or the people.
The Bill of Rights
Explain the problems George Washington’s presidency had at home and with other countries.
George Washington’s presidency faced rebellion problems at home over certain taxes. He also had to deal with a violent revolution in France, England capturing and forcing Americans to join the British navy, and Spain afraid of fighting with the United States over their land in North America.
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition?
To legally overturn
Nullify
Explain the problems John Adams faced as president regarding France.
John Adams faced problems with France capturing American cargo ships. French agents wanted a bribe to talk with the Americans. President Adams wanted powers to imprison and deport non citizens. Some people wanted war with France.