Washington Takes Office
Who was chosen unanimously as the first President of the United States?
George Washington
About how many people lived in the U.S. in 1790?
Nearly 4 million
Who was Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What foreign event began in 1789 and divided Americans?
The French Revolution
Which two political parties first formed?
Federalists and Republicans
Who became Vice President under Washington?
John Adams
What was the largest U.S. city in 1790?
Philadelphia
What was the main purpose of Hamilton’s “Report on Public Credit”?
Have the national government assume state and national debts
Which countries did the U.S. have problems with in the 1790s?
Britain, Spain, and France
Who led the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
What year did Washington and Adams take office?
April 1789
What invention by Eli Whitney transformed Southern agriculture?
Cotton gin
What compromise moved the U.S. capital to the Potomac River?
The deal between Hamilton and Madison over debt assumption
What did Britain do when it “impressed” American sailors?
Forced them to serve in the British navy
Who led the Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
Which act created the Supreme Court, circuit courts, and district courts?
Judiciary Act of 1789
What was a “gundalow,” and how was it used?
A flat-bottomed boat that used the tides for travel on rivers
Jefferson believed in “strict construction.” What does that mean?
The government only has powers specifically listed in the Constitution
What treaty required Britain to leave its western forts by 1796?
Jay’s Treaty
Which party supported farmers and the French Revolution?
Republicans
Name Washington’s four key Cabinet members and their positions.
Hamilton – Treasury; Jefferson – State; Knox – War; Randolph – Attorney General
Why did many farmers turn their grain into whiskey?
It was easier to transport and sell than raw grain
What was the goal of Hamilton’s “Report on Manufactures”?
To encourage American industry with protective tariffs
What treaty allowed Americans to use the port of New Orleans?
Pinckney’s Treaty
Which party wanted a strong central government and supported Britain?
Federalists