Early Presidents Flashcards
George Washington was a (3 things)
- President
- Chairman of the Constitutional Convention
- Commander in chief of the Continental Army
Branches of government (3 of them)
- Executive
- Legislative
- Judicial
The supreme court is part of the ____ ____
judicial system
The government gets most of its money from _____
taxes
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about (3 things)
- Whether manufacturing or farming was more important
- If there should be more small towns or large cities
- Whether the central government should be strong or weak.
Corn, farmers, and taxes all played a role in the ____ ____
Whiskey Rebellion
President John Adams believed that the United States was too ____ to get involved in the war
Young
____ and ____ donated the land that became Washington D.C. (2 states)
Virginia and Maryland
Thomas Jefferson believed that people needed _____ in order to govern themselves well
Education
New Orleans was an important port city that was part of the _____ ____
Louisiana Purchase
forcing members of one country to be part of the military, such as the army or navy, or another country
Impressment
This gave the message that European countries should not interfere in North or South America
The Monroe Doctrine
John Quincy Adams (3 things)
- didn’t present his ideas forcefully
- was cold and hard to get to know
- wanted to build a national university
a law that forced Native Americans to move west
The Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson’s background was different from other presidents because he didn’t come from a _____ background
privileged
a group of people responsible for carrying out the day to day workings of an organization
Administration
a government order that limits or stops trade
Embargo
An ordinary person. Someone who is not a member of the wealthy or ruling class
Common man
a representative
Delegate
a statement of U.S. foreign policy that opposed European involvement in the Western Hemisphere
Monroe Doctrine
group of representatives who elect the president and vice president, based on the popular vote in each state
Electoral College
an official choice made by a person through casting a ballot, raising a hand, or speaking aloud
Vote
An example for future actions or decisions
Precedent
a promise made by a government official to obey the law and fulfill the responsibilities of his or her job
Oath of office
approval or agreement
Consent
