(22-23) Unit 4 Vocabulary - George Washington/John Adams Flashcards
Farewell Address
a message from George Washington that warned the nation to avoid bending the law of alliances and political parties.
Whiskey Rebellion
organized opposition to authority after George Washington placed a tax on whiskey.
Hamilton’s Economic Plan
To help grow the economy after the American Revolution
Political Parties
a group of people tries to influence the government to support their ideas.
Federalists
a political party that wants a strong central government
Democratic-Republicans
a political party that wants a strong state.
Precedent
an example set by a leader.
Free Enterprise
economic system in which individuals and businesses are allowed to compete for profit with a minimum of government interference
Tariffs
tax on imported good
Alliances
several or two countries team up to do specific goals.
Federal Bank
a place to hold all money that is collect from taxes, tariffs and loans.
Cabinet
a group of people that the president choose to help him
Civic Virtue
The willingness to work for the good of the nation or community, even at great sacrifice.
XYZ Affair
a diplomatic incident between United and France that lead to Quasi War.
Alien & Sedition Acts
a set of laws passed under John Adams that increased the waiting period for becoming a U. S. citizen from 5 to 14 years, and made it illegal to criticize the government.
