General
He was described as "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
Who was President George Washington?
A tax paid for the manufacture or sale of certain goods and services?
What is an excise tax?
Secretary of War
Who was Henry Knox?
Incident in which the French try to bribe American officials was known as this.
What is the "XYZ Affair"?
Who is Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall?
A group of advisors for the president.
What is a cabinet?
Putting American sailors into the British Navy.
What is impressment?
Details for establishing the Supreme Court, district courts, and circuit courts were provided by this.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
A troublesome French diplomat.
Who is Edmond Charles Genet?
First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Who is John Jay?
John Adams vice-president.
Who was Thomas Jefferson
The rule of law was enforced during this rebellion in western Pennsylvania.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
Secretary of Justice
Who was Edmund Randolf?
The right of states to declare a federal law void within its boundaries.
What is nullification?
The process in which a law is declared unconstitutional.
What is judicial Review?
Famous ship built during the U.S. naval buildup to combat French aggression.
What is the U.S.S. Constitution?
Anthony Wayne defeats a band of Indians to put a stop to Indian attacks.
What is the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
He attempted to take the presidency away from Jefferson in 1800?
Who is Aaron Burr?
Opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts and written by Madison and Jefferson.
The process of judicial review was first exercised in this case.
What is Marbury vs. Madison?
An unpopular treaty with Britain.
What is the Jay Treaty?
Issued by President Washington to urge Americans to remain neutral.
What is the Proclamation of Neutrality?
U.S. difficulties with Spain were resolved with this treaty.
What is the Pickney Treaty?
President Adams avoids all-out war with France by signing this agreement.
What is the Convention of 1800?
What are "midnight judges"?