History Chapter 9 Flashcards
Who was the first president
George Washington
Who was the first vice president
John Adams
Who was the first Vice President
John Jay
Who was the first department of State cheif?
Thomas Jefferson
Judiciary Act of 1789
Established a federal court system
What did Alexander Hamilton establish?
He established a plan for a national bank
Precedent
Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow
Cabinet
A group of advisors to a 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
What was George Washington’s beliefs on the political parties?
George Washington disliked the idea of political parties
Prohibited Americans from fighting the war. Remaining neutral from any political party. Blocked French and British warships from entering American ports.
Proclamation of Neutrality
A rebellion filled with riots and burned buildings just because the government started taxing whiskey took place in Western Pennsylvania
Whiskey Rebellion
Pickney’s Treaty
Gave the Americans free navigation of the Mississipi Riverand 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
Diplomat
A person used to create negotiations for political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries
Federalists
Stood with the constitution and made up the implied powers
Partisan
Firmly favoring one party or faction
X, Y, Z Agents
Agents used from the French to make negotiations with the Americans
Alien Acts
The government was allowed to lock up illegals, or deport dangerous illegals
Republican Party
They wanted to respond and protect people’s liberties
Virginian/Kentucky Resolutions
These legislatures said that these Acts violated the constitution and that they shouldn’t put them in action
John Adams
First federalist presidential candidate
Treaty of France
The military alliance between the American and the French
Why was George Washington’s term important?
His term was important because he was the first president. His laws are still effective today like the Bill of rights, which states the rights of the people. He also passed the Alien Acts that knows what to do with illegals which is important right now due to the open border.
Uniform
of the same form with others
Bonds
certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future—plus an additional amount of money, called interest
accumulate
to build up or collect
Compromise
a settlement of a disagreement reached by each side giving up some of what it wants in order to reach an agreement
maintain
to keep
issue
to deliver our hand out
impressment
seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service
partisan
firmly favoring one party or faction
distinct
clearly different from the others
caucuses
a meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections
resolve
to find a solution; to settle a conflict
alien
a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country
Sedition
activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority
Nullify
to legally overturn
state’s rights
the idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government or forbid the states
What was the belief of those who opposed the formation of political parties? What was the belief of those who supported them?
The people that opposed the political parties believed that because they said that it would separate their nation, but the people who were in favor of the parties said that the people who had the same views could band together.
What happened in the XYZ affair?
In the XYZ affair, France sent three spies to demand a bribe and a loan for France for the Americans, the Americans declined though.
Describe the Whiskey Rebellion and the government’s actions in response to it.
A rebellion filled with riots and burned buildings because the government taxed whiskey, this rebellion ended though when the government nullified the law
What role did foreign nations play in President Washington’s relations with Native American groups?
The government made an alliance with France to help fight against the rogue Native Americans
What was Washington’s approach to foreign policy, and why was it complicated?
George Washington wanted there to be no alliances or wars with other countries, but it was confusing because it meant that they were neutral for everything.
