Sec. 1—Washington Leads a New Nation
Washington leads a new nation
Washington leads a new nation
Elector Collage
a body of electors who represent the people's vote in choosing the president
Hamilton’s economic plans (plans to help the economy)
he wanted to pay off national debt
Whiskey Rebellion
when they put taxes on whiskey and people from the south rebelled
Political parties
groups that helped elect people and shape the politics
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National debt
money owed by the U.S.
Precedent
an action or decision that later served as an example
Strict construction
you follow the constitution carefully
Neutrality Proclamation
Stated that the U.S. would not take side with any European Country
Federalists
wanted a strong government and supported industry trade
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Capitals of the U.S.
New York, then Philadelphia, now Washington D.C.
Washington’s Cabinet Members
Secretary of Treasury- Hamilton, Secretary of State- Jefferson, Secretary of war- Henry Knox, Postman General- Samuel Osgood
Loose construction
if it doesn't say it in the constitution you do it anyways
Farewell Address
things the president warned against when he left office, like foreign ties, permaite ties with other countries, political groups, public debt, and not to borrow money
Democratic-Republicans
wanted the people in charge
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Conflicts in the Northwest Territory
Native Americans were protesting the settlement
Judiciary Act of 1789
set up a court system and created three levels of federal court
Bonds
certifies of debt that carry promises to buy back bonds at a higher price
Pinckney’s Treaty
settled the border and trade disputes with spain
XYZ Affair
when the french to meant the congress and wanted them to pay money to speak with the priest
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Alien and Sedition Acts
didn't let anyone publish criticism against the federal government, didn't follow our first amendment right, and misused the government power
Jefferson vs. Hamilton views
Hamilton believed that the government should have the most power, a federalist. Jefferson said the people should be incharge, a republican.
Jay’s Treaty
when britain paid us back our money and we paid them the money we owed them plus for them to leave the U.S.
War with France
they did not go to war with France but they did sign a treaty