Chapter 9 L1 L2 Flashcards
History
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What freedoms did the bill of rights give?
Speech, press, and religion
Who was the first chief justice?
John Jay
Who was the department of State Cheif?
Thomas Jefferson
Judiciary Act of 1789
Established a federal court system
Alexander Hamilton
Established plan for a federal government
Precedent
Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow
Cabinet
a group of advisors to the president, the head is the president and the attorney general
Speculator
people who risk money in hopes of making a large profit in the future
Why wasn’t George Washington in any political party?
He disliked them.
Prohibited Americans from fighting the war. Remaining neutral from any political party. Blocked French and British warships from entering American ports.
Proclamation of Neutrality
Whiskey Rebellion
A rebellion against the taxes on whiskey
Pinckey’s Treaty
Gave the Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River and the right to trade in New Orleans.
Impressment
Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service
A person used to create negotiations for political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries
Diplomat
Whiskey Rebellion
Armed protest involving violent attacks on governent officials and destruction of property
What was the relationship between Native Americans and George Washington?
They created fights even though they signed peace treaties.
Arthur St. Clair
General that gave a decisive over Native Americans in the battle of Fallen Timbers
What battle was Arthur St. Clair the general of?
Fallen Timbers
When did America get present-day Ohio?
They got Ohio when they signed the Treaty of Greenville
What did the United States strive to maintain in
European conflicts?
They wanted to maintain order.
The British used the common practice of
impressment to do what?
Impressment was used to recruit people into the British Navy
What was the result of Jay’s Treaty?
The British agreed to withdraw from American soil.
What did Pinckney’s Treaty provide for
Americans?
It gave the Americans free navigation of the Missisipi River and the right to trade in New Orleans.
What three departments did Congress establish in
the executive branch of the government?
State Department, Department of Treasury, Department of War
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?
An established federal court system.
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
It listed the rights of the people of the United States of America.
National debt
the amount of money owed by the nation’s government
certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future– plus an additional amount of money called interest
bond
Would help build a strong
economy by issuing a single form
of money, among other purposes
National Bank
Would raise the price of imported
products, helping American
companies compete with
companies from other nations
Tariffs and Taxes
