US History Chapter 7 Study Guide
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How many states participated in electing George Washington as President?

  • 13
  • 9
  • 15
  • 11 (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes the role of the Electoral College?

  • To oversee the federal court system
  • To advise the President on legal matters
  • To manage the national debt
  • To elect the President of the United States (correct)

    • Who served as the first Vice President of the United States under George Washington?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Adams (correct)
  • Alexander Hamilton
  • James Madison

    • What is the term used to describe an example set for future generations?

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    What is the name given to the executive departments created to advise the President?

    <p>Cabinet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what was the primary occupation of most U.S. citizens in 1790?

    <p>Farmers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial capital of the United States during Washington's presidency, and its approximate population?

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    Which of these best reflects Hamilton’s views on the U.S. economy?

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    For how many years did Hamilton propose the National Bank should be created?

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    What is the term for the belief that the government can only do what is explicitly listed in the Constitution?

    <p>Strict view (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Thomas Jefferson's position on the French Revolution?

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    In which year was the Bank of the U.S. established?

    <p>1791 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did President Washington send to resolve issues between the U.S. and England?

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    How did most Americans respond to the Jay Treaty?

    <p>They disagreed and did not support it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the results of Pinckney's Treaty?

    <p>Opening of the New Orleans port (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the commander of U.S. troops against Native Americans in the Northwest Territory?

    <p>Anthony Wayne (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treaty was established following the conflicts in the Northwest Territory?

    <p>Treaty of Greenville (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much compensation did the U.S. agree to pay the Native Americans for their land as per the Treaty of Greenville?

    <p>$20,000 in goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state faced unrest from farmers due to a whiskey tax?

    <p>Pennsylvania (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did farmers take towards tax collectors during the Whiskey Rebellion?

    <p>Tar and feathered them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for leading federal troops to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion?

    <p>President Washington (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What warning did George Washington include in his farewell address regarding political matters?

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    What was the main goal of John Adams in his early dealings with France?

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    What major issue did the Alien Act address?

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    Flashcards

    National Bank Duration

    Hamilton suggested the National Bank should last for 20 years.

    Strict Interpretation

    The idea that government can only do what is explicitly listed in the Constitution.

    Loose Interpretation

    The belief that government can do things not forbidden by the Constitution.

    Bank of the U.S. Year

    The Bank of the U.S. was established in 1791.

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    French Revolution Start

    The French Revolution began in 1789.

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    Washington's Neutrality

    President Washington wanted the U.S. to remain neutral during the French Revolution.

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    Jay Treaty Provisions

    Under the Jay Treaty, England had to pay for damages and abandon forts, while U.S. agreed to pay its debt.

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    Pinckney's Treaty Outcomes

    Pinckney's Treaty opened New Orleans port and established Florida border at 31 degrees latitude.

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    Electoral College

    A group that officially elects the President of the U.S.

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    Washington's Vice President

    John Adams served as the first Vice President under George Washington.

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    Precedent

    An example set for future generations to follow.

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    President's Cabinet

    Executive departments created to advise the President.

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    Judiciary Act of 1789

    Legislation that established the federal court system.

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    Federal court system levels

    The hierarchy of courts: District, Appeals, and Supreme Court.

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    Hamilton's view on economy

    Believed in a strong national government and an economy based on trade and industry.

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    Compromise on state debts

    Hamilton and the South agreed to move the capital to settle debts.

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    Treaty of Greenville

    A treaty signed between the U.S. and Native Americans after conflict in the Northwest Territory.

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    Whiskey Tax Protests

    Farmers in Pennsylvania protested against tax on their whiskey.

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    Whiskey Rebellion Outcome

    The rebellion ended without any battle when federal troops intervened.

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    George Washington's Farewell

    Warnings about foreign ties, political division, and excessive debt.

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    John Adams vs. George Washington

    Adams was respected for work ethics, not for dignity like Washington.

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    X, Y, Z Affair

    Incident where French agents sought a bribe from American diplomats.

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    Alien Act

    Allowed government to deport foreigners deemed dangerous.

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    Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

    Documents written by Jefferson and Madison opposing the Alien and Sedition Acts.

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    Study Notes

    Chapter 7 Study Guide - Flip Cards

    • Page 1:

      • Eleven states' electors chose George Washington as President
      • The Electoral College officially elects the US President
      • John Adams was Washington's Vice President
      • A precedent is an example for future generations
      • Executive departments advising the President are called his cabinet
      • Washington's cabinet had five members
      • The President's cabinet has fifteen members today
      • Thomas Jefferson was Washington's Secretary of State
      • Alexander Hamilton was Washington's Secretary of the Treasury
      • The Judiciary Act of 1789 established a federal court system.

    • Page 2:

      • The federal court system has three levels: District, Appeals, and Supreme Court
      • The US population in 1790 was four million
      • Most US citizens in 1790 were farmers.
      • The first US capital was New York City with 33,000 residents.
      • The US owed foreign countries $11 million at the start of Washington's presidency.
      • The federal government owed its citizens $40 million.
      • Alexander Hamilton prioritized paying off the foreign debt.
      • Thomas Jefferson opposed Hamilton's plan for paying off the states' debts.
      • The states owed $25 million after the Revolutionary War.
      • The capital moved to a more southern location to settle debt disputes.

    • Page 3:

      • Hamilton believed in a strong national government, wealth, and educated individuals running the economy.
      • He wanted high tariffs on imported goods.
      • He established a national bank to stabilize the economy.
      • The bank was created for 20 years.
      • The strict interpretation of the Constitution means the government could only do what is stated within it.
      • The loose interpretation of the Constitution means the government could do more than what was explicitly stated.
      • The Bank of the US was created in 1791
      • The French Revolution began in 1789
      • Thomas Jefferson supported the French
      • Washington remained neutral in the war between France and England.

    • Page 4:

      • John Jay was sent to resolve problems between the US and England.
      • John Jay was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
      • The Jay Treaty required England to pay for damages to US ships and remove their forts from the US frontier.
      • The U.S. agreed to pay its debts to England through the treaty.
      • The Jay Treaty was unpopular in the U.S.
      • The U.S. had a border dispute with Spain concerning the Florida border.
      • The Spanish stopped US trade at the port of New Orleans
      • Thomas Pinckney negotiated with Spanish leaders.

    • Page 5:

      • Anthony Wayne led US troops against Native Americans in the Northwest Territory
      • Native Americans were defeated at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
      • The Treaty of Greenville was signed to end the conflict.
      • The U.S. paid $20,000 in goods to Native Americans for their land.
      • Farmers in Pennsylvania protested a whiskey tax.
      • The tax collectors were harmed by protestors.
      • President Washington sent 13,000 troops to end the protest.
      • The Whiskey Rebellion ended without a fight.
      • Washington advised the nation to avoid foreign ties and political divisions, as well as significant debt.

    • Page 6:

      • Alexander Hamilton helped found the Federalist Party
      • Thomas Jefferson helped found the Democratic Republicans
      • John Adams was president in 1796.
      • Thomas Jefferson was Vice President in 1796.
      • John Adams' goals with France involved improved relations, but were not successful.
      • The XYZ Affair involved French demands for bribes from American diplomats.
      • Adams wanted to increase the US Navy by 30 ships
      • The Federalists wanted to go to war with France.
      • The Alien Act allowed the deportation of foreigners considered dangerous.
      • The Sedition Act prevented criticism of the federal government.

    • Page 7:

      • Thomas Jefferson and James Madison wrote the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.

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