Vocab.
Famous Dudes
Departments of the Executive Branch
Events during Washington's presidency
Federalists vs. Democratic Republicans
100

sedition

the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government

100

George Washington

First President of the United States. Reluctantly came out of retirement to fulfill the role. 

100

Department of State 

Handles foreign relationships and communication 

100

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. 

100

Who was the leader of the Federalist party? 

Alexander Hamilton 

200

Autocracy 

a form of government in which one person holds all power

200

Alexander Hamilton 

Former personal assistant to Washington. Served as Secretary of Treasury. Was worried about mob rule- wanted a strong government. 

200

Department of War 

Established to defend the nation, found a new navy, and set up coastal defenses. 

200

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. 

200

Who was the leader of the Democratic Republicans? 

Thomas Jefferson 

300

loose construction

a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution

300

Thomas Jefferson 

Washington's Secretary of State. Was worried about the government having too much power- wanted a weak government to avoid autocracy. 

300

Treasury Department 

Set up to oversee the nation's finances, including how to manage tax collection and pay back debts. 

300

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. 

300

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. 

400

States' Doctrine
 

the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states

400

Henry Knox

Former bookseller turned general. Washington's Secretary of War. 

400

Attorney General 

Gives the President legal advice. 

400

What three states were added to the Union during Washington's two terms? 

Kentucky, Tennessee, and Vermont 

400

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 


500

strict construction

a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution

500

John Adams 

Washington's Vice President. Wanted people to refer to the President as "Your Highness". 

500

Postmaster General 

Person in charge of the country's postal (mail) system. 

500
How did Washington die (after his presidency ended)? 

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!" 

500

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