George Washington's Presidency
What group of advisors did George Washington create to help him make decisions?
The Cabinet
What were the first two political parties in the United States?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
Who was the 2nd President of the United States?
John Adams
What political party did Jefferson lead?
Democratic-Republicans
What was the first permanent British settlement in North America?
Jamestown
How did Washington respond to the French Revolution?
He chose neutrality
Which political party supported a strong central government and industry
Federalists
What controversial laws did Adams pass that limited free speech and voting rights for immigrants?
The Alien & Sedition Acts
What was the significance of the Election of 1800?
It was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties.)
What year did Columbus sail to the New World?
1492
What financial leader did Washington appoint to solve the U.S. debt problem?
Alexander Hamilton
Which political party supported an agricultural economy?
Democratic-Republicans)
What was the XYZ Affair?
French agents demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats
What land deal doubled the size of the U.S.?
The Louisiana Purchase
What country funded Columbus’s voyage?
Spain
What phrase did Washington add to the oath of office?
"So help me God"
The Federalists were pro-_____ in regards to the French Revolution.
British
What did the Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions argue against?
The Alien & Sedition Acts, claiming they violated citizens' rights.
What was the goal of the Embargo Act?
To stop Britain and France from attacking American ships by banning trade with them
Why did so few sailors attempt to sail west before Columbus?
They feared the unknown and thought they might die.
Why was Washington’s presidency so important for the future of the U.S.?
He set many precedents, including the two-term limit, the cabinet system, and neutrality in foreign affairs
Why did the Democratic-Republicans oppose Hamilton’s financial plan?
They believed it gave too much power to the federal government and favored the wealthy
How did the Federalist Party split over the XYZ Affair?
Adams’s Federalists refused to go to war, while Hamilton’s Federalists wanted war with France
Why were many Americans angry about the Embargo Act?
It hurt U.S. businesses, especially in New England, because they could no longer trade with Europe.
Why is Columbus considered an important historical figure?
His voyages connected the continents for the first time in 13,000 years, leading to global trade and cultural exchange.