The Washington Presidency
Give one reason why Washington was chosen as the first president of the U.S.
Possible answers:
People trusted him and listened to him
He was a hero of the American Revolution and had a strong reputation
He was a Southerner and a slave owner
Alexander Hamilton was the founder and leader of this political party.
Who are the Federalists?
Possible Answers: Lawyer in Boston, Patriot, Ambassador, Vice President
This document is considered the "Foundation of the United States," as is the supreme law of the land.
What is the Constitution?
The Proclamation of Neutrality announced the American stance on the war between these two countries.
What are France and Great Britain?
List ONE warning Washington gave in his farewell address
Possible answers:
Do not form permanent alliances
Stay out of pointless conflicts (neutrality)
Do not form political parties
Thomas Jefferson was the founder and leader of this political party.
Who are the Democratic Republicans?
John Adams was a Federalist, which means he was popular in this region of the United States.
What is the North?
This section of the Constitution contains the first 10 amendments, with specific freedoms for all Americans.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Pickney's Treaty opened up this river for U.S. trade, travel, and farming.
What is the Mississippi River? (and the Port of New Orleans!)
The Judiciary Act of 1789 was responsible for the creation and organization of this.
What is the federal court system?
What is the National Bank?
Although Adams avoided a full-scale war through diplomacy, this conflict caused the United States to significantly strengthen its navy.
What is the Quasi-War with France?
People petitioning their government to address climate change is an example of this principle of the Constitution:
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Limited Government
What is Popular Sovereignty?
This individual finished second in voting in the election of 1796, making him John Adams' vice president.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Possible answers:
Inaugural/farewell address
Two-term limit
Peaceful transfer of power
Neutrality in foreign conflicts
Establishing a cabinet
Democratic-Republicans supported an economy primarily based on this.
What is farming?
This event, which insulted the United States, happened when France demanded a bribe before negotiating for peace.
What is the XYZ Affair?
The President vetoing a law passed by Congress is an example of this principle of the Constitution:
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Limited Government
What is Checks & Balances?
This treaty resolved tensions between the U.S. and Great Britain, but was seen as a disappointment by Americans since it failed to address the impressment of American sailors.
What is Jay's Treaty?
This was the precedent set by Washington in his response to the Whiskey Rebellion.
Demonstrated the government's ability to enforce laws, even if they were unpopular. (Or something like that)
Also highlighted the need for the federal government to have authority over the states
Democratic-Republicans believed that the government could ONLY do what the Constitution specifically said, which is this interpretation of the Constitution.
What is strict interpretation?
BONUS: What is the Federalist interpretation called?
These were a set of controversial laws passed during the Adams administration, which enabled the government to deport French immigrants and limited the freedom of people to criticize the government.
What are the Alien & Sedition Acts?
The Supreme Court declaring a state law unconstitutional would be an example of which of the following principles of the Constitution:
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Limited Government
What is Federalism?
This was the name of Washington's Secretary of War, who also served as a general during the American Revolution.
Who is Henry Knox?