Washington's Cabinet
In what year was George Washington elected?
1798
What year was George Washington elected?
Alexander Hamilton passed an 'Excise Tax' on Whiskey made in western Pennsylvania. What is meant by an 'Excise Tax'?
A tax on the making of a product/sale of a product
When John Adams becomes President in 1796, what country did the US have an alliance with for help with the American Revolution?
France
In 1798, John Adams took sides with England and declared war on France. This was an 'unofficial' war. Why was this war 'unofficial'?
It was never declared by Congress.
Who was George Washington's Secretary of State?
Thomas Jefferson
What does the Secretary of the Treasury do?
Manages the money for the country, and all economic decisions for the country
As a result of the taxes passed on the making of Whiskey, what did farmers in western Pennsylvania start to do?
Rebel, Revolt, Burn down homes of tax collectors, Threaten tax collectors
In 1793, before Adams takes office, what country does France attack war on?
England (Great Britain)
In 1798, John Adams also passed a series of laws targeting spies and political enemies. What were those laws called?
The Alien and Sedition Acts
Who was George Washington's Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What does the Secretary of War/Defense do?
Manage the Army/Navy for the country, manage the war issues for the country
For the protesting farmers, how did they see the Whiskey Tax as an example of 'Life Repeating Itself'?
It reminded them of the taxes that they had to pay under Great Britain.
After the American Revolution, Adams makes trade alliances with England. France is angry-what do they start to do in retaliation?
Impress American sailors
In the Alien part of the 'Alien and Sedition Acts', what could happen to anyone living in the US that the US was currently at war with?
They could be deported
Who was George Washington's Secretary of War
Henry Knox
What does the Secretary of State do?
Manages relations with foreign nations, other countries, makes treaties.
How many troops did George Washington bring with him to Pennsylvania, and what did the rebels do when they saw Washington and his troops?
Surrendered
Talleyrand
In the Sedition part of the 'Alien and Sedition Acts', the Sedition part made it a crime for any person or member of the press to do what?
Speak out against, or criticize anything the President or US Government was doing.
Who was George Washington's Attorney General?
Edmund Randolph
What does the Attorney General do?
Brings to justice those who they feel are enemies of the country
Washington had no intention of hurting any rebels. Why did he bring so many troops?
To show that the new national government was a meant to be taken seriously. People who challenged it would be met with force. Establish the legitimacy of the government.
Instead of seeing the French foreign minister, the American diplomats see 3 lower level officials. What name were these lower level officials called, and what did they say to the Americans?
XYZ, and they offered a bribe for $250,000 to speak to Talleyrand
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, political opponents of John Adams, saw the Sedition Acts as a direct violation of what rights?
1st Amendment Rights-Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press