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The first president of the United States under the new Constitution was ______
The first president of the United States under the new Constitution was ______
George Washington
The group of advisors that assist the president in making decisions is called the ______
The group of advisors that assist the president in making decisions is called the ______
Cabinet
The first Secretary of the Treasury, responsible for creating the financial foundation of the U.S., was ______
The first Secretary of the Treasury, responsible for creating the financial foundation of the U.S., was ______
Alexander Hamilton
The ______ of 1789 was passed to raise revenue by placing tariffs on imported goods.
The ______ of 1789 was passed to raise revenue by placing tariffs on imported goods.
The financial institution proposed by Hamilton to manage government funds and issue currency was the ______
The financial institution proposed by Hamilton to manage government funds and issue currency was the ______
The rebellion in western Pennsylvania in response to a federal tax on whiskey was called the ______
The rebellion in western Pennsylvania in response to a federal tax on whiskey was called the ______
The belief that the federal government only has powers explicitly listed in the Constitution is known as ______
The belief that the federal government only has powers explicitly listed in the Constitution is known as ______
The clause in the Constitution that allows Congress to make laws that are 'necessary and proper' for governing is called the ______
The clause in the Constitution that allows Congress to make laws that are 'necessary and proper' for governing is called the ______
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee individual rights, are known as the ______
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee individual rights, are known as the ______
The two emerging political factions in the early U.S. government were the ______ and the ______
The two emerging political factions in the early U.S. government were the ______ and the ______
The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, believed in a strong ______ government.
The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, believed in a strong ______ government.
The Democratic-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, believed in stronger ______ governments.
The Democratic-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, believed in stronger ______ governments.
The 1794 treaty that attempted to settle tensions between the U.S. and Britain over trade and western frontier issues was called ______
The 1794 treaty that attempted to settle tensions between the U.S. and Britain over trade and western frontier issues was called ______
The treaty with Spain in 1795 that allowed Americans to use the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans was called ______
The treaty with Spain in 1795 that allowed Americans to use the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans was called ______
The foreign conflict that divided American opinion and tested the nation's neutrality was the ______
The foreign conflict that divided American opinion and tested the nation's neutrality was the ______
The warning issued by Washington in 1796 advising against political parties and foreign alliances was called ______
The warning issued by Washington in 1796 advising against political parties and foreign alliances was called ______
The law passed in 1798 that made it harder for immigrants to become citizens and allowed the president to deport those deemed dangerous was the ______
The law passed in 1798 that made it harder for immigrants to become citizens and allowed the president to deport those deemed dangerous was the ______
The principle established in Marbury v. Madison that allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional is called ______
The principle established in Marbury v. Madison that allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional is called ______
The 1803 land purchase that doubled the size of the U.S. was the ______
The 1803 land purchase that doubled the size of the U.S. was the ______
The 1814 treaty that ended the War of 1812 was called the Treaty of ______
The 1814 treaty that ended the War of 1812 was called the Treaty of ______
What was one of the biggest benefits of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?
What was one of the biggest benefits of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?
What was the main purpose of the Tariff of 1789?
What was the main purpose of the Tariff of 1789?
How did the Whiskey Rebellion test the power of the new federal government?
How did the Whiskey Rebellion test the power of the new federal government?
Why did some people oppose the Bank of the United States?
Why did some people oppose the Bank of the United States?
What was the significance of Washington's Farewell Address?
What was the significance of Washington's Farewell Address?
How did the Alien and Sedition Acts impact American politics?
How did the Alien and Sedition Acts impact American politics?
Why was Marbury v. Madison an important Supreme Court case?
Why was Marbury v. Madison an important Supreme Court case?
What were the main causes of the War of 1812?
What were the main causes of the War of 1812?
How did the War of 1812 affect American nationalism?
How did the War of 1812 affect American nationalism?
What role did the Supreme Court play in shaping federal power during this period?
What role did the Supreme Court play in shaping federal power during this period?
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Who was George Washington?
Who was George Washington?
The first president under the U.S. Constitution.
What is the Cabinet?
What is the Cabinet?
A group of advisors that assist the president.
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
First Secretary of the Treasury.
What is the Tariff of 1789?
What is the Tariff of 1789?
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What is the Bank of the United States?
What is the Bank of the United States?
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What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
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What is strict interpretation?
What is strict interpretation?
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What is the Elastic Clause?
What is the Elastic Clause?
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What is the Bill of Rights?
What is the Bill of Rights?
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Who are the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?
Who are the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?
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Who are the Federalists?
Who are the Federalists?
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Who are the Democratic-Republicans?
Who are the Democratic-Republicans?
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What is Jay's Treaty?
What is Jay's Treaty?
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What is Pinckney's Treaty?
What is Pinckney's Treaty?
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What is the French Revolution?
What is the French Revolution?
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What is Washington's Farewell Address?
What is Washington's Farewell Address?
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What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
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What is Judicial Review: Marbury vs. Madison?
What is Judicial Review: Marbury vs. Madison?
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What is the Louisiana Purchase?
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
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What is the Treaty of Ghent?
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
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What was the Tariff of 1789?
What was the Tariff of 1789?
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What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
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Opposition to the Bank of the United States?
Opposition to the Bank of the United States?
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What was the significance of Washington's Address?
What was the significance of Washington's Address?
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Impact of Alien and Sedition Acts
Impact of Alien and Sedition Acts
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Why was Marbury v. Madison important?
Why was Marbury v. Madison important?
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Benefit of the Louisiana Purchase?
Benefit of the Louisiana Purchase?
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What caused the War of 1812?
What caused the War of 1812?
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How did the War of 1812 affect American Nationalism?
How did the War of 1812 affect American Nationalism?
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Supreme Court's role in federal power?
Supreme Court's role in federal power?
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Study Notes
- George Washington was the first president of the United States under the new Constitution.
- The group of advisors that assist the president in making decisions is called the Cabinet.
- Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury, responsible for creating the financial foundation of the U.S.
- The Tariff of 1789 was passed to raise revenue by placing tariffs on imported goods.
- The financial institution proposed by Hamilton to manage government funds and issue currency was the Bank of the United States.
- The rebellion in western Pennsylvania in response to a federal tax on whiskey was called the Whiskey Rebellion.
- The belief that the federal government only has powers explicitly listed in the Constitution is known as Strict interpretation.
- The Elastic Clause in the Constitution allows Congress to make laws that are "necessary and proper" for governing.
- The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee individual rights.
- The Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties were the two emerging political factions in the early U.S. government.
- The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, believed in a strong National (or central) government.
- The Democratic-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, believed in stronger state governments.
- Jay's Treaty of 1794 attempted to settle tensions between the U.S. and Britain over trade and western frontier issues.
- Pinckney's Treaty with Spain in 1795 allowed Americans to use the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans.
- The French Revolution was a foreign conflict that divided American opinion and tested the nation's neutrality.
- Washington's Farewell Address in 1796 warned against political parties and foreign alliances.
- The Alien and Sedition Acts, passed in 1798, made it harder for immigrants to become citizens and allowed the president to deport those deemed dangerous.
- The principle established in Marbury v. Madison that allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional is called judicial review.
- The 1803 Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S.
- The Treaty of Ghent in 1814 ended the War of 1812
- The main purpose of the Tariff of 1789 was to raise revenue for the new federal government and protect American industries from foreign competition.
- The Whiskey Rebellion tested the power of the new federal government by demonstrating the government's authority and ability to enforce its laws through military force.
- Some people opposed the Bank of the United States because they believed it was unconstitutional. It was believed that the Constitution didn't explicitly grant Congress the power to create a bank.
- Washington's Farewell Address warned against political parties and entangling foreign alliances, shaping U.S. foreign policy for years.
- The Alien and Sedition Acts impacted American politics by increasing tensions between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans through limiting free speech and targeting immigrants.
- Marbury v. Madison was an important Supreme Court case as it established judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
- One of the biggest benefits of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States was that it doubled the size of the country and gave the U.S. control over the Mississippi River and New Orleans.
- The main causes of the War of 1812 were British impressment of American sailors, interference with U.S. trade, and British support of Native American resistance in the frontier.
- The War of 1812 strengthened national pride and led to the "Era of Good Feelings," with a greater sense of unity and strength affecting American nationalism.
- The Supreme Court reinforced federal authority through decisions like Marbury v. Madison, which established judicial review, shaping federal power during this period.
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Explore George Washington's presidency, including the establishment of the Cabinet and Alexander Hamilton's financial policies. Key topics covered are the Tariff of 1789, the Bank of the United States, and challenges like the Whiskey Rebellion. Understand strict interpretation versus the Elastic Clause and the significance of the Bill of Rights.
