George Washington as President Flashcards
Thomas Jefferson
[political parties + differences]
Democratic republican leader
Promote state government
Common man for center of economy
Bill of Rights
Alexander Hamilton
[political parties + differences]
Federalist leader
Promotes industry & trade
Strong national government
Opposed Articles of Confederation
Treaty of Greenville
1795
- Us gained access to Indian lands in northwest territory
- Indians received $20,000 worth of goods and truth of claim to lands they owned
- Indians gave up 25,000 square miles
Whiskey Rebellion
1794
shows strength of federal govt.
Where|| West Pennsylvania
Why|| Congress passed tax on America made whiskey
Washington reaction|| sent 13,000 men from state militia to stop protests, but rebels retreated and there was no fight
Hamilton’s Economic Plan
Country’s foreign debt immediately repaid and pay full value of all bonds issued
North and South National Bank Compromise
Problem: Southerners disliked Hamilton’s plan because they didn’t want to pay debts for other states; they weren’t in lots of debt themselves
Solution: Capital moved from New York to Washington D.C, Philadelphia in exchange for Jefferson and Madison to gather support in the south for Hamilton’s debt plan
Neutrality Proclamation
1793
U.S wouldn’t take sides with countries at war in Europe
[reaction to French Revolution]
Washington establishes a Cabinent
Advise the President. The Cabinet includes the Vice President, the heads of 15 executive branch departments, and other Government officials chosen by the President.
