George Washington
What did Washington Create of trusted advisors to help him run the Country?
The Presidents cabinet
John Adams made these controversial appointments before he left office called Midnight Judges- it led to which supreme court case
Marbury v. Madison
This purchase, made by President Jefferson in 1803, doubled the size of the United States and expanded its territory westward.
Louisiana Purchase
This term refers to an action or decision that sets an example for future actions or decisions.
Precedent
Why did France expect help from American during their war with England?
France was an ally during the American Revolution
What is the name of the policy GW passed about foreign affairs?
Neutrality Act of 1794: made it punishable for any American to support one of the warring sides
What did Judicial Review establish
gives the Court the power to review government action to determine if it is constitutional. A government action is nullified if it is deemed unconstitutional.
In 1807, Jefferson signed this act, which banned American trade with foreign nations in an attempt to pressure Britain and France to respect American neutrality.
Embargo Act
What position was created under George Washington's Judiciary Act of 1789
Attorney General
Name the three branches of government and people under each
Executive branch: President and VP
Legislative branch: Senate and house of representatives
Judicial branch: Supreme court and 9 justices
Name one of the first taxes that taxed the production and sale of products like whiskey (alcohol) which later caused the Whiskey Rebellion
Excise tax
Explain the sedition act
made it a criminal punishment for any persons who printed false or scandalous, malicious writing about congress or the president
The Barbary Pirates demanded a tribute (payment) for safe passage to which water passage
Mediterranean sea
What did the 12th amendment do?
Established how a tie would decided in future elections
What was one of the main goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition
1. Find a secure water source to the Pacific ocean
2. Establish relations with Native Americans
3. Establish American presence in the area
4. Map out the new territory
Name the 3 departments and leader of each
Department of State: Thomas Jefferson
Department of War: Henry Knox
Treasury Department: Alexander Hamilton
Explain the Alien act
This gave the president the power to deport any "alien" deemed dangerous or a spy
Mississippi River and Port of New Orleans
Which amendment established a clear definition of citizenship?
14th amendment
Who was the judge that declared the decision in Marbury v. Madison
Chief Justice John Marshall
What were the three points made in Washington's Farewell speech
1. 2 terms or 8 years
2. No political parties
3. Stay Nuetral
What things France demanded after the XYZ affair
a bribe be paid before delegates would be seen, a loan, an apology
Name 3 things Sacagawea did to help on the Lewis and Clark Expedition
1. Translate (interpret)
2. Trade horses with her chief brother
3. Keep peace with other native Americans
4. Guide (she knew the land)
5. Save documents and supplies
6. collect edible roots and plants
Name the three ways to be a citizen in America
1. Born on US soil
2. Take citizenship test
3. Marry a US citizen
Name the two political parties, who created them and who they believed should have power
Democratic-Republic: Thomas Jefferson wanted states to retain majority of power
Federalist: Alexander Hamilton wanted the central government to keep power