Lesson 1: Washington leads a new nation
What body of delegates unanimously selected George Washington as the first president of the United States?
Electoral college
Who called for the creation of the National Bank to help stabilize the economy?
Alexander Hamilton
What event made many Americans question whether they should support France or not?
The French Revolution
Who won the Election of 1796?
John Adams
Why was the Election of 1800 unique?
It ended in a tie
True or False: Washington did not want to be the President of the United States
True!
A ______________ is a tax on a manufactured good
Excise Tax
Which two political parties dominated the election of 1796?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
This man had a duel with Alexander Hamilton because Hamilton didn't vote for him to be President
Aaron Burr
Britain and France went to war after the French Revolution. Washington decided that for the war, America was going to ________________
Stay neutral
Why were the Alien and Sedition acts seen as "unconstitutional"?
Because they limited people's First Amendment rights (Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, etc.)
Jefferson acquired the __________________________ for $15 million, or about 4 cents an acre.
Louisiana Purchase
Who were the two most important members of Washington's Cabinet? (You must include their role!)
Alexander Hamilton - Secretary of Treasury
Thomas Jefferson - Secretary of State
_____________ is the idea that the federal government can only do what the Constitution specifically says it can do
Strict interpretation
In his farewell address, what was one piece of advice Washington gave?
Neutrality/against foreign alliances
Avoid Political Parties
Avoid Debt
Ignore people who want to abandon the Union
Which party passed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Federalists
Lewis and Clark were sent out to explore the Louisiana Purchase with the help of ________________
Sacagwea
Where was the first capital of the US located?
New York
Thomas Jefferson felt that the U.S. economy would do best if is relied on what kind of jobs?
Agriculture/Farming
President Washington personally led the army against this event to enforce the constitutional right of Congress to institute tax laws.
Whiskey Rebellion
What is the definition of "sedition"?
stirring up others to resist or rebel against the government.
What was the original city that Jefferson was seeking to acquire in the Louisiana Purchase?
New Orleans