chapter 5 Flashcards
Inauguration Day
President is sworn in; takes the Oath of Office
Washington’s Precedents
Washington set numerous important precedents. These are actions that serve as examples for the future. They are being called Mr President, the Cabinet, limiting presidency to two terms, and setting aside late afternoon for social meetings
President’s Cabinet
One of Washington’s precedents. Washington created three departments. The leaders of these departments helped make up his “cabinet” of advisors.
The dpmts are war, treasury, state
Debate over Federal and State Debt from Revolution
Hamilton and Federalists wanted the national government to assume state debts. Jefferson and Democratic Republicans did not want the national government to assume the state debts. Northern states owed more, and the southern citizens did not want to pay federal taxes to pay off northern debts.
Speculators
Mostly) Wealthy Americans that paid for war bonds from other citizens at a discounted rate.
Hamilton vs. Jefferson
Similar to the differences between Federalists and Democratic Republicans. Hamilton is a leader of the Federalists. Jefferson is a leader of the Democratic Republicans.
Neutrality Proclamation
George Washington issued this documentation stating the United States would remain neutral in the war between Britain and France
War in Europe (between France and Britain):
Americans wanted to trade with both. Britain and France were at war. They both confiscated American cargo that was attempting to be traded with the opposing nation.
What is “foreign policy?”
A nation’s dealings with other nation(s).
Jay’s Treaty:
Jay’s Treaty Negotiated by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Jay; Jay reached an agreement with the British called Jay’s Treaty. As part of this treaty, the British agreed to leave the Northwest Territory by 1796. They also agreed to pay damages to American traders whose cargoes had been seized and to allow the United States to establish trade with England and the British East Indies. However, Jay failed to persuade the British to open trade between the British West Indies and the United States.
sought to settle outstanding issues between the two countries that had been left unresolved since American independence.
Washington’s farewell
Avoid political parties
Avoid foreign entanglements
Honesty is always the best policy
Election of 1796
Between Federalist John Adams and Democratic Republican Thomas Jefferson
Won by Adams. Jefferson became Vice President.
XYZ Affair
:American diplomats were sent to meet with French foreign minister Talleyrand. Three agents intercepted the Americans and demanded a $250,000 payment and a $10 million loan in order to meet with Talleyrand. The Americans refused.
Alien Act
made it so immigrants had to live in America for 14 years instead of 5 years in order to become a citizen. Also, they had to declare intent to become a citizen 5 years before they could become one. Made it so immigrants could not support the Democratic Republicans with votes (until they were citizens).
Sedition Act
Sedition Act made it so all actions and words against the government were illegal. Meant to keep the power within the Federalist Party who was in charge at the time.
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions:
: Declared that states could deem federal laws unconstitutional.
