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Electors from how many states elect George Washington as President?
Electors from how many states elect George Washington as President?
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This group officially elects the President of the U.S. What is it called?
This group officially elects the President of the U.S. What is it called?
Electoral College
Who was Washington's Vice President?
Who was Washington's Vice President?
John Adams
An example for future generations is called a what?
An example for future generations is called a what?
Executive departments created to advise the President are called his what?
Executive departments created to advise the President are called his what?
How many members were in Washington's Cabinet?
How many members were in Washington's Cabinet?
How many members are in the President's Cabinet today?
How many members are in the President's Cabinet today?
Who served as Washington's Secretary of State?
Who served as Washington's Secretary of State?
Who served as Washington's Secretary of Treasury?
Who served as Washington's Secretary of Treasury?
This act passed by Congress set up a federal court system. What Act was this?
This act passed by Congress set up a federal court system. What Act was this?
What are the levels of the federal court system? (Select all that apply)
What are the levels of the federal court system? (Select all that apply)
How many people lived in the U.S. in 1790?
How many people lived in the U.S. in 1790?
Most U.S. citizens in 1790 were of what occupation?
Most U.S. citizens in 1790 were of what occupation?
What was the first capital of the U.S. and how many people lived there?
What was the first capital of the U.S. and how many people lived there?
How much money did the U.S. owe foreign countries at the beginning of Washington's presidency?
How much money did the U.S. owe foreign countries at the beginning of Washington's presidency?
How much was the federal government in debt to its own citizens at that time?
How much was the federal government in debt to its own citizens at that time?
Which debt did Alexander Hamilton want to pay off first?
Which debt did Alexander Hamilton want to pay off first?
Did Jefferson agree or oppose Hamilton's plan for paying off the state's debts?
Did Jefferson agree or oppose Hamilton's plan for paying off the state's debts?
How much money did the states owe after the Revolutionary War?
How much money did the states owe after the Revolutionary War?
How did Hamilton and the South compromise on the paying off of the state's debts?
How did Hamilton and the South compromise on the paying off of the state's debts?
What did Hamilton believe about government and the economy? (Select all that apply)
What did Hamilton believe about government and the economy? (Select all that apply)
What did Hamilton want to create to stabilize the economy, deposit government money, and give out loans?
What did Hamilton want to create to stabilize the economy, deposit government money, and give out loans?
How long did Hamilton suggest the National Bank be created for?
How long did Hamilton suggest the National Bank be created for?
The idea that government can only do what is listed in the Constitution is called what?
The idea that government can only do what is listed in the Constitution is called what?
The idea that government can do things not forbidden by the Constitution is called what?
The idea that government can do things not forbidden by the Constitution is called what?
The Bank of the U.S. was created in what year?
The Bank of the U.S. was created in what year?
What year did the French Revolution begin?
What year did the French Revolution begin?
What position did Thomas Jefferson take on the French Revolution and the war between England and France?
What position did Thomas Jefferson take on the French Revolution and the war between England and France?
What position did President Washington take on the French Revolution and the war between England and France?
What position did President Washington take on the French Revolution and the war between England and France?
What did President Washington issue to show the U.S.'s stance on what was happening in Europe?
What did President Washington issue to show the U.S.'s stance on what was happening in Europe?
Who did Washington send to help solve the problems between the U.S. and England?
Who did Washington send to help solve the problems between the U.S. and England?
What was John Jay's role in the Federal government?
What was John Jay's role in the Federal government?
According to the Jay Treaty, what were two things England would have to do? (Select all that apply)
According to the Jay Treaty, what were two things England would have to do? (Select all that apply)
According to the Jay Treaty, what did the U.S. agree to do?
According to the Jay Treaty, what did the U.S. agree to do?
How was the Jay Treaty viewed in the U.S.?
How was the Jay Treaty viewed in the U.S.?
Which border were the U.S. and Spain arguing over?
Which border were the U.S. and Spain arguing over?
Which port did the Spanish close off to U.S. trade?
Which port did the Spanish close off to U.S. trade?
Who was sent to negotiate with the Spanish?
Who was sent to negotiate with the Spanish?
What two things did Pinckney's Treaty do? (Select all that apply)
What two things did Pinckney's Treaty do? (Select all that apply)
Which Indian chief went to war with the U.S. in the Northwest Territory?
Which Indian chief went to war with the U.S. in the Northwest Territory?
He was the commander of U.S. troops against the Native Americans in the Northwest Territory. Who is he?
He was the commander of U.S. troops against the Native Americans in the Northwest Territory. Who is he?
The Native Americans were defeated by U.S. troops in the Northwest Territory at this battle. What battle was this?
The Native Americans were defeated by U.S. troops in the Northwest Territory at this battle. What battle was this?
What treaty was signed between the U.S. and the Native Americans as a result of the fighting in the Northwest Territory?
What treaty was signed between the U.S. and the Native Americans as a result of the fighting in the Northwest Territory?
According to the Treaty of Greenville, how much did the U.S. have to pay the Native Americans for their land?
According to the Treaty of Greenville, how much did the U.S. have to pay the Native Americans for their land?
Farmers in this state were unhappy with the tax on their whiskey. Which state was this?
Farmers in this state were unhappy with the tax on their whiskey. Which state was this?
What did many farmers do to the tax collectors who tried to collect the whiskey tax? (Select all that apply)
What did many farmers do to the tax collectors who tried to collect the whiskey tax? (Select all that apply)
Who led federal troops to put down the Whiskey Rebellion?
Who led federal troops to put down the Whiskey Rebellion?
How many federal troops were sent to put down the Whiskey Rebellion?
How many federal troops were sent to put down the Whiskey Rebellion?
How did the Whiskey Rebellion end?
How did the Whiskey Rebellion end?
What were three things Washington warned the country against in his farewell address? (Select all that apply)
What were three things Washington warned the country against in his farewell address? (Select all that apply)
He was a key founder of the Federalist Party. Who is he?
He was a key founder of the Federalist Party. Who is he?
He was a main founder of the Democratic Republicans. Who is he?
He was a main founder of the Democratic Republicans. Who is he?
Who was the President and Vice President elect in 1796? (Select all that apply)
Who was the President and Vice President elect in 1796? (Select all that apply)
How was John Adams different from George Washington? (Select all that apply)
How was John Adams different from George Washington? (Select all that apply)
What was Adams' early goal with France?
What was Adams' early goal with France?
What was the X, Y, Z Affair?
What was the X, Y, Z Affair?
How many ships did Adams want to increase the navy by?
How many ships did Adams want to increase the navy by?
Did the Federalists want to go to war with France?
Did the Federalists want to go to war with France?
What did the Alien Act say?
What did the Alien Act say?
What did the Sedition Act say?
What did the Sedition Act say?
Who wrote the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
Who wrote the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
Flashcards
Electoral College
Electoral College
A group that officially elects the President of the U.S.
George Washington's Vice President
George Washington's Vice President
John Adams served as Washington's Vice President.
Precedent
Precedent
An example set for future generations.
Cabinet
Cabinet
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Washington's Cabinet size
Washington's Cabinet size
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Current Cabinet size
Current Cabinet size
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Secretary of State under Washington
Secretary of State under Washington
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Secretary of Treasury under Washington
Secretary of Treasury under Washington
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Judiciary Act of 1789
Judiciary Act of 1789
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Levels of federal court system
Levels of federal court system
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U.S. population in 1790
U.S. population in 1790
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Major occupation in 1790
Major occupation in 1790
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First U.S. capital
First U.S. capital
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U.S. foreign debt in Washington's presidency
U.S. foreign debt in Washington's presidency
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U.S. debt to own citizens
U.S. debt to own citizens
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Hamilton's debt repayment priority
Hamilton's debt repayment priority
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Jefferson's view on Hamilton's plan
Jefferson's view on Hamilton's plan
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State debts after Revolutionary War
State debts after Revolutionary War
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Hamilton-South compromise
Hamilton-South compromise
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Hamilton's beliefs on economy
Hamilton's beliefs on economy
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Purpose of the National Bank
Purpose of the National Bank
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Duration suggested for National Bank
Duration suggested for National Bank
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Constitution interpretation - strict view
Constitution interpretation - strict view
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Constitution interpretation - loose view
Constitution interpretation - loose view
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Year of Bank of the U.S. creation
Year of Bank of the U.S. creation
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French Revolution start year
French Revolution start year
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Jefferson's stance on French Revolution
Jefferson's stance on French Revolution
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Washington's stance on French Revolution
Washington's stance on French Revolution
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John Jay's mission
John Jay's mission
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View on Jay Treaty
View on Jay Treaty
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Pinckney's Treaty outcomes
Pinckney's Treaty outcomes
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Little Turtle's conflict
Little Turtle's conflict
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Fallen Timbers battle
Fallen Timbers battle
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Treaty of Greenville
Treaty of Greenville
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Whiskey Rebellion cause
Whiskey Rebellion cause
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Washington's action on Whiskey Rebellion
Washington's action on Whiskey Rebellion
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Washington's farewell address warnings
Washington's farewell address warnings
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Key Federalist founder
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Democratic-Republican founder
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Adams in 1796
Adams in 1796
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Adams vs. Washington
Adams vs. Washington
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X, Y, Z Affair
X, Y, Z Affair
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Adams' navy expansion goal
Adams' navy expansion goal
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Alien Act summary
Alien Act summary
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Sedition Act summary
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Authors of Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
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Study Notes
Chapter 7 Study Guide
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Electoral College: This group officially elects the President of the U.S.
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Washington's Vice President: John Adams
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Precedent: An example for future generations
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Cabinet: Executive departments created to advise the President
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Washington's Cabinet size: 5 members
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President's Cabinet size today: 15 members
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Washington's Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson
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Washington's Secretary of Treasury: Alexander Hamilton
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Judiciary Act of 1789: An act passed by Congress establishing a federal court system
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Federal Court System Levels: District, Appeals, and Supreme Court
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US Population in 1790: 4 million
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Typical Occupation in 1790: Farmers
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First US Capital: New York City
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First US Capital Population (1790): 33,000
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US Debt to Foreign Countries (Start of Washington's Presidency): $11 million
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US Debt to Citizens (Start of Washington's Presidency): $40 million
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Debt Alexander Hamilton wanted to pay off first: Foreign debt
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Jefferson's stance on Hamilton's plan for state debts: Opposed
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States' Debt after the Revolutionary War: $25 million
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Hamilton-South Compromise for state debts: Move the capital to a more southern location (from Philadelphia)
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Hamilton's beliefs about government and economy: Strong national government, Wealthy and educated should rule, Economy focused on trade and industry, High tariffs on imported goods
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Hamilton's plan for stabilizing the economy: Create a National Bank, deposit gov't money, and give loans
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National Bank Duration: 20 years
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Strict Interpretation of the Constitution: Government can only do what is listed in the Constitution
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Loose Interpretation of the Constitution: Government can do things not forbidden by the Constitution
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Bank of the US Creation Year: 1791
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French Revolution Start Year: 1789
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Thomas Jefferson's position on the French Revolution: Supported the French people.
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Washington's position on the French Revolution: The US should be neutral and not get involved.
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Washington's stance on Europe: Issued a statement reflecting the US's stance on the happenings in Europe
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John Jay's Role in the Federal Government: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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Jay Treaty's Requirements for England: Pay for damage to U.S. ships and abandon their forts on the U.S. frontier
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Jay Treaty's Agreement by the U.S.: Pay their debt to England
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How most Americans viewed the Jay Treaty: Disagreed with it and did not support it
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Border Dispute (US and Spain): Florida border
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US Port Closed by Spain: New Orleans
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Negotiator with Spain: Thomas Pinckney
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Pinckney's Treaty's Outcomes: Opened the port of New Orleans, Established the Florida border at the 31 degree latitude
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Northwest Territory War Leader (US): Anthony Wayne
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Native American Battle Defeat: Fallen Timbers
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Treaty After Northwest Territory War: Treaty of Greenville
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Price for Native American Lands (Treaty of Greenville): $20,000 in goods
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Whiskey Tax Opposition State: Pennsylvania
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Whiskey Tax Protest Methods: Tar and feather/ride the rail
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Whiskey Rebellion Leader (US Troops): President Washington
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Whiskey Rebellion Troops: 13,000
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Result of the Whiskey Rebellion: The rebellion was put down without a battle
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Washington's Farewell Address Warnings: Beware of foreign ties/alliances, Beware of political division, Beware of too much debt
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Federalist Party Founder: Alexander Hamilton
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Democratic-Republican Party Founder: Thomas Jefferson
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President and Vice President Elect in 1796: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson
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Difference between John Adams and George Washington: Adams lacked Washington's dignity but was respected for his hard work, honesty, and intelligence
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Adams' early goal with France: Improve relations
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XYZ Affair Details: Three French agents (X, Y, and Z) demanded a bribe from American diplomats
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Ships Adams wanted to add to Navy: 30 ships
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Federalist Party's View on War with France: Wanted to go to war with France.
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Alien Act's Content: The gov't can deport any foreigner thought to be dangerous to the U.S.
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Sedition Act's Content: Said you could not print or voice your disagreements about the federal government
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Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions Authors: Jefferson and Madison
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