Washington
Washington became the president to calm these two groups of people down.
Who are the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
Due to his portly appearance, and his desire to have people respect the president like a king, John Adams' opponents would call him this.
What is "Your Roundness"?
The Republicans supported this person in the 1800 election.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
What are taxes on incoming goods from other countries?
This group of people believe in a strong federal government, supporting American businessmen, and want a “flexible Constitution.”
Who are the Federalists?
What is he got all of the votes?
John Adams would describe this person as someone who gave enduring support, advice, and insightful observations.
Who is his wife, Abigail Adams?
The Federalists supported John Adams, but half of them gave their support to this other gentlemen.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton wanted to create this in order to stabilize the nation's economy by creating a central place to decide money issues.
What is the National Bank?
These gentlemen were the leaders of the the Federalist party.
These are how many times Washington was elected.
What is twice?
These personality traits were commonly used to describe John Adams. Give two traits.
This man also ran, and actually tied with Thomas Jefferson.
Who is Aaron Burr?
These two men were opposed to creating the National Bank because they felt it would create too strong of a central government.
This political party believed in strong state governments, supporting American farmers, and want a “strict Constitution.”
Who are the Democratic-Republicans?
Washington was one of the first presidents to say this after his official swearing in of the Oath of Office.
What is saying "so help me God"?
This event was when Americans met with French diplomats to discuss peace, but left disappointed when the French agents wanted to be paid to even talk to them.
What is the X,Y, Z Affair?
Due to the tie, this group of people had to step in and cast the deciding vote.
Who are the House of Representatives?
During the Whiskey Rebellion, the farmers rebelled because of this.
What is they felt that it was unfair to pay a tax on whiskey because it was a necessity?
Who are Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?
What are presidential precedents?
These laws were passed in order to stop French spies from infiltrating the Nation, but were repealed because they violate the first amendment.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
In the fatal duel between Hamilton and Burr, Hamilton did this on purpose, cementing his role as a heroic character in American History.
What is he decided he was going to shoot wide, or even up into the air?
While Washington sent troops to crush the rebellion, and Hamilton thought it was a rebellion against the constitution, Madison and Jefferson thought this about Hamilton.
What is they felt he was crushing liberty, and was becoming dangerous in his position?
This man, a famous Democratic-Republican, was tried for treason for trying to invade Mexico and invade the United States.
Who is Aaron Burr?