7th SS Chapter 5.1 - 5.3 Notes Flashcards
What important precedent did Washington set at the end of his second term?
He decided not to run for a third term as President
Name the members of Washington’s Cabinet
- Thomas Jefferson - Secretary of State
- Alexander Hamilton - Secretary of Treasury
- General Knox - Secretary of War
What was one on Congress’ first actions?
Was to pass the Judiciary Act of 1789 which set up the federal court system
What were the components of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
Supreme Court THEN
One (1) Chief Justice
Five (5) Associate Justices
Supreme Court NOW
One (1) Chief Justice
Eight (8) Associate Justices
Who was the first Chief Justice of the U.S.?
John Jay
How much was the national debt in 1789-1791?
$77.2 million
What did Hamilton ask for to help American manufacturers?
Hamilton asked Congress to pass a new tariff, or tax, on foreign goods brought into the country. This would make imported goods more expensive than American made goods.
What tested the will of the new government?
The Whiskey Rebellion
Why did American support for the French Revolution lessen?
Because of the extreme violence or the reign of terror
Why did many Americans feel Jay’s Treaty was dishonorable?
Because it did nothing to protect the rights of neutral American ships
Americans saw political parties, as a threat to ?
National unity
Who did Jefferson believe was the “backbone” of the nation?
The farmers
View on federalism - Hamilton wanted the federal government to have ______ power than state governments.
Greater
View on federalism - Jefferson wanted the federal government to have ______ power than state governments.
Less
How did Jefferson feel about the national bank?
Jefferson felt that the national bank was unconstitutional. He felt that any power not specifically given to the federal government belonged to the state government
