Chapter 6

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When does the presidency of George Washington Begin?

April 30, 1709

What’s a precedent?

an action or decision that serves as an example or guide for a future similar situation

List the first cabinet appointments

Secretary of State, secretary of treasury, secretary of war, attorney general

What is the Cabinet?

A group of senior advisors chosen by the president to lead major government departments and provide advice on important issues Signup and view all the answers

Who was Washington’s vice president

John Adam’s Signup and view all the answers

Who was the chief justice of the Supreme Court

John Jay Signup and view all the answers

What is A bill of rights?

A formal document listing and guaranteeing essential rights and freedoms for the people of a country Signup and view all the answers

What is the bill of rights?

First ten amendments to the United States constitution Signup and view all the answers

Why did congress write and pass the bill of rights?

To address concerns that the original U.S constitution did not have Signup and view all the answers

What is Alexander Hamiltons Plan?

The financial plan, it was a series of proposals, and it made the federal government pay off the states debt Signup and view all the answers

What is the compromise Hamilton makes with the south to get his plan

It was the compromise of 1790, and Hamilton agreed to support moving the nations capital from its temporary location to a new one (the capital will be in the southern part of the U.S) and in return the key southern representatives agreed to support Hamilton financial plan Signup and view all the answers

What happened in PA on July 1974

The whiskey rebellion, farmers and distillers put the federal excise tax on whiskey Signup and view all the answers

What happened to General Arthur St. Clair on November 1791?

a devastating defeat, at the hand of the Native Americans in what is now Ohio. It’s known as the St Clair defeat or the Battle of Wabash. It was one of the worst losses by the US army. Native Americans surrounded the troops and they got slaughtered Signup and view all the answers

Battle of the Fallen Timbers

A battle fought on August 20, 1794, fought between the U.S Army (led by General Anthony Waye) and a coalition of Native American tribes. It was the final major conflict of the Northwest Indian War. Took place present day Maumee Ohio, and native Americans hope of keeping any land was crushed Signup and view all the answers

Who were the federalists

A political group, they advocated the ratification of the U.S constitution Signup and view all the answers

What did the federalists believe

They believed in “implied powers” Signup and view all the answers

Which were the federalists??

Pro- British (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the federalists leaders

George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Democratic Republicans?

a political party, they opposed the federalists, they advocated for a limited federal government, strong states rights, and an economy based on agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What did the democratic- republicans believe?

They believed only listed “enumerated powers” Signup and view all the answers

Which one were the Democratic Republicans

Pro- France (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the democratic republicans leaders?

Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison Signup and view all the answers

Who wins the election of 1796

John Adam’s Signup and view all the answers

Who is the vice president who wins the election of 1796

Thomas Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

Alien and Sedition Acts

a series of four laws passed by the federalist controlled congress in 1798 Signup and view all the answers

Kentucky and Virginia resolutions

were political statements drafted in 1798 and 1799 by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in repsonse to the Alien and Sedition Acts. States can ignore or nullify a rule they see as unconstitutional Signup and view all the answers

Explain the election of 1800

Jefferson VS Adam’s. Jefferson and Aaron Burr tie. It goes to the house and goes to Jefferson on the 36th Vote. The significance is that it’s the First Peaceful change of power in American History Signup and view all the answers

Why is Jefferson worried about the French threat

They might cut off the Mississippi River and then Americans can’t trade Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Saint Domingue

(Present day Haiti) the events were crucial for the history of the Caribbean and also for the U.S. Saint Domingue, one of the wealthiest in the world due to its sugar plantations, experienced a massive slave uprising that led to the only successful slave led revolution in history Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Louisiana Purchase

in 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte acquired then Louisiana territory from Spain , president Jefferson sent Robert Livingston and James Monroe to France to buy New Orleans and West Florida from France. When they get there.. Napoleon offers to sell all of the LA territory, U.S agrees to buy land for 15 mil , this was a problem for Jefferson because it might be unconstitutional, so Jefferson must use his power to negotiate treaties to buy land Signup and view all the answers

Who were Lewis And Clark?

they were American explorers best known for leading the “Corps of Discovery” expedition from 1804-1806. This journey commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, aimed to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a practical route to the Pacific Ocean, their expedition significantly contributed to the westward expansion of the US Signup and view all the answers

Explain the dual between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton

One of the most infamous personal conflicts in American history, it took place on July 11, 1804, in Weehawken New Jersey, after years of political rivalry and personal animosity between two men over the government ship of NY. Hamilton dies Signup and view all the answers

Washington's Presidency Start Date

April 30, 1789

Precedent

An example for future similar situations