General Info
True or False: The first presidential election was an extremely close race where Washington almost lost to Thomas Jefferson.
False
How many terms did Washington serve?
2 (8 years in all)
Why didn't we help France in their revolution?
To avoid more conflict and keep our country unified
True or false: tariffs encourage citizens to buy goods within their own country
True
To make a deal between two different parties
What is a compromise?
What was Washington's wife's first name?
Martha
A group of advisors to the President
What is a cabinet?
These countries were at war when Washington released his Proclamation of neutrality
Britain and France
This was used to raise government money to help pay off our war debts.
To cut off trade with a specific country
What is an embargo?
This was the reason why Washington was not able to free all of his slaves.
What are dowry slaves? (slaves owned by Martha's first husband)
What is neutrality?
Not taking any sides during a conflict
Agreement that reopened trade with Britain.
What is Jay's Treaty?
Alexander Hamilton created this to keep our government money safe
What is the National Bank?
System used in U.S. to elect our president
What is the Electoral College?
Who was George Washington's VP?
John Adams
What did Washington choose to be his title? (what they called him)
Mr. President
Give us access to the Mississippi and port of New Orleans.
Pinckney's Treaty
This type of government allows for private property, profit motive, and little government involvement.
Capitalism / Free Enterprise System
When the British would take Americans off their own ships and force them to serve in the British army
What is impressment?
Where did George Washington live before becoming President?
A plantation in Mount Vernon
The last speech George Washington gave as president is called a.....
Farewell Address