Vocab.
sedition
the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government
George Washington
First President of the United States. Reluctantly came out of retirement to fulfill the role.
Department of State
Handles foreign relationships and communication
The Whiskey Rebellion
Occurred in response to the whiskey excise tax- angry "Western" (Pennsylvania) farmers tarred and feathered tax collectors. The Gov't sent 13,000 state militia troops to end the rebellion.
Who was the leader of the Federalist party?
Alexander Hamilton
Autocracy
a form of government in which one person holds all power
Alexander Hamilton
Former personal assistant to Washington. Served as Secretary of Treasury. Was worried about mob rule- wanted a strong government.
Department of War
Established to defend the nation, found a new navy, and set up coastal defenses.
The French Revolution
Cultural and government revolution in France that was inspired by the American Revolution. Started out great because everyone was like "Yay! Democracy!" but then the revolutionary leaders executed more than 17,000 people and rich people in the US started to panic. American Federalists (like Hamilton) became worried that something similar could happen in the United States.
Who was the leader of the Democratic Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson
loose construction
a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution
Thomas Jefferson
Washington's Secretary of State. Was worried about the government having too much power- wanted a weak government to avoid autocracy.
Treasury Department
Set up to oversee the nation's finances, including how to manage tax collection and pay back debts.
Washington's Farewell Address
The speech Washington gave before leaving office after his second term as president. He warned that it was important for Americans to stay united, even though there were differences of opinions.
What did the Federalists believe about the government?
-Educated, wealthy White men should run the government.
-Favored a strong national government
-Thought the gov't should promote business, manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, and education.
States' Doctrine
the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states
Henry Knox
Former bookseller turned general. Washington's Secretary of War.
Attorney General
Gives the President legal advice.
What three states were added to the Union during Washington's two terms?
Kentucky, Tennessee, and Vermont
What did the Democratic-Republicans believe about the government?
-Favored democracy where everyone (regardless of wealth) could participate in politics.
-Limited government that doesn't limit individual rights
-Strict interpretation of the Constitution
-Wanted strong state governments
strict construction
a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution
John Adams
Washington's Vice President. Wanted people to refer to the President as "Your Highness".
Postmaster General
Person in charge of the country's postal (mail) system.
He was bled to death by his doctor when he couldn't get over a cold. His last words were, "Get the doctor away from me!"
Based on your observations about the current state of our nation, does the US lean more towards Federalist or Democratic-Republican beliefs?
Democratic Republican beliefs