Chapter 5 Review Flashcards
Why were opponents most concerned about Hamilton’s financial plan?
They thought it was unfair to the states that had already paid their debt.
What did President Washington do voluntarily that would later become a Constitutional requirement?
serve no more than two terms in office
The decision to move the nation’s capital to Washington, DC, was part of a bargain dealing with what other political issue?
repaying state war debts
Which action did President Washington warn against taking in the future?
forming permanent alliances with other countries
What was a major message in Washington’s Farewell Address?
beware of political divisions
The first US political parties developed as a result between disagreements between
members of Washington’s Cabinet
Why did Washington create the Cabinet?
to provide advice and carry out the law
What is a precedent?
something that has been done in the past that becomes a model of how to do it in the future
What was Hamilton’s view of the government and who supported him?
strong central government that supports private business; New England and Middle States
What was Jefferson’s view of the government and who supported him?
people should have a say in their government and that power should be in the hands of the states; the South and the West
What was Jeffersons primary role as secretary of state
Advise the president on foreign policy, managing nations international relations and represent the US
Jefferson or Hamilton wanted state control
Jefferson
Jefferson or Hamilton wanted more nation control
Hamilton
Why is the US not considered a direct democracy
It’s not what the framers of the US envisioned for the nation
why did Hamilton argue that the federal government should pay off all war debt
establish the nation’s creditworthiness, strengthen the central government
Federalist leader
John Adams-Alexander Hamilton
Democratic-Republican leader
Thomas Jefferson
Why did Jefferson and Madison think a national bank should not be allowed
They believed it to be unconstitutional
How did Washington put an end to the whiskey rebellion
Gathered an army of 1200 militiamen to negotiate with the rebels
What is an implied power
Not explicitly stated in the constitution but is necessary to carry out the powers that are.
What was the US stance on the war between France and Great Britain
Neutrality
Was “the US agreed to fight against the French” apart of Jays treaty
No
What was then group that supported democratic-republicans
Jeffersonian Republicans
What was the group called that supported the federalist party?
The Congregationalists of New England and the Episcopalians
