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Who were part of the first cabinet?
1. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson
2. Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton
3. Secretary of War Henry Knox
4. Attorney General Edmund Randolph.
What led to the formation of political parties?
The difference in political views between Jefferson and Hamilton
Why was the cabinet established?
To advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.
What events brought about the War of 1812?
Impressment- Britain kidnapping men off of ships for military service.
Chesapeake Incident- British ship Leopard orders Chesapeake to allow search, they refuse and Leopard fires on them.
Embargo Act- Jefferson decides to keep ships off the high seas. Unfortunately, it hurts the US instead which causes the northerners and the Federalist to get angry. The industry gets hurt in the process.
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do and what were the specific parts of this act?
The Judiciary Act of 1789 is when the Constitution mandates a Supreme Court but Congress has the task of creating it.
The Act included 1 Chief Justice + 5 associates and also created the office of Attorney General, the country's chief law enforcement officer.
Who won the election of 1788?
George Washington won unanimously.
What do we call the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Why was the 12th Amendment drafted?
It requires that the electors cast separate ballots for president and vice president and that if there is a tie between the votes, it's up to the House of Reps to break that tie.
What was the first successful slave revolt?
The Haitian Revolution
What did the Treaty of Greenville do?
Agreed that Native Americans would give up land that will be Ohio. Sparks new migration west, won't be the end to Native American problems in the west.
Who was Toussaint L'Ouverture?
Leader of the Haitian Revolution
What group of people mostly profited from Hamilton's policies?
Financiers and Merchants
Why didn't other states go along with Jefferson's idea of "nullification"?
They felt that only the Federal Court could define what's unconstitutional.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
Hamilton had sponsored a $.07 per gallon of whiskey excise tax to help pay the debt in 1791. The tax favors large eastern producers, western farmers resist payment for years.
What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions denounce?
The Alien and Sedition Acts
Who was William Clark
An explorer sent by Jefferson along with Lewis to find a water route across the continent(from St. Louis to Pacific).
What's the purpose of the Bill of Rights
To guarantee essential rights and civil liberties
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed
*The President has the power to order foreigners out of the country
* Aimed at silencing Republican opposition
*Restricted the rights of foreigners and established penalties for criticizing government officials
The revolution in what country created divisions among US citizens.
France
What was the agreement that Spain would give up territorial claims in the US?
Pinckney's Treaty
Who were the three Republicans from Virginia that made up the Virginia Dynasty?
Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe
What does the Bill of Rights provide for specifically?
* Freedom of Speech, Religion, and the Press.
*Protects due process rights: search and seizure, speedy trial, attorney, etc.
*Secures legitimacy of the Constitution and eases fears of the anti-federalists.
Why did Washington write a Farewell Address?
Washington's address urged the nation to "steer clear of permanent alliances" and set the precedent of Presidents only serving 2 terms.
What was the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
Native Americans in Ohio Valley were angry over sham treaties taking their land. Chief Little Turtle led the Western Confederacy and defeated American expeditionary forces in the area. Washington sends "Mad" Anthony to lead a military expedition to deal with Native American unrest.
What issue led directly to negotiations between John Jay and the British?
What was the agreement between US and Britain that the British would evacuate their posts in the Northwest territory?
Land Claims in the Northwest Territories and seizure of the neutral trading vessels.
Jay's Treaty (Allowed Britain to continue fur trade and they would still seize ships in certain waters.)