History Quiz chapter 9 Flashcards
What did the executive branch of government consist of when it was set up in 1789?
The president, vice president, and the president’s cabinet.
What did the first cabinet consist of?
three department heads, the attorney general, and postmaster general
Which power given to the president by Congress established the president’s authority over the executive branch?
The ability to dismiss the cabinet without Senate approval
What were the two methods of running the judicial court system?
State courts or a national court system
What was the purpose of a Bill of rights
to protect individual liberties
Did Washington and Congress disagree on how to set up a n effective government?
Yes
Who was the secretary of treasury
Alexander Hamilton
What did the new United States need money for?
Running the government, industrial development, and commercial activity.
What was one result of the compromise on Hamilton’s plan to pay off bonds issued during the American Revolution?
the nation’s capital was located in the South
Did Madison and Jefferson support the idea of a national bank?
No
What caused the Whiskey rebellion
Pennsylvania farmers were upset about a tax on whiskey
Why did George Washington sign treaties with Native Americans?
To lesson the effect of British and Spanish influence on them
What is Little Turtle, chief of the Miami people, famous for?
defeating United States troops led by General St. Clair
Under which treaty did native americans surrender the land that is now known as ohio
The Treaty of Greenville
Why did George Washington proclaim neutrality for the United States?
to keep out of the war between Britain and France
How did the british use impressment
They captured americans on boats trading with the french and forced them into the british military
Jay’s treaty said that the british would do what?
The would leave american soil
Was Jay’s treaty approved by the public
generally no
Which treaty resulted from Spanish fears that the United States and Great Britain would work against them in North America?
Pinckney’s Treaty
What did Washington warn against in his farewell address
he warned against political parties and involvement in foreign affairs.
How did most americans view political parties?
They viewed them as harmful
Did Hamilton and Jefferson oppose each other often?
Yes
What type of reading of the constitution did Madison and Jefferson believe in?
They believed in a strict interpretation of the constitution
Who did the federalists believe should hold office?
Educated, wealthier men
Which best describes the Republican beliefs about government?
They feared a strong central government controlled by a few.
How did hamilton believe the government should act
He believed that it should do what is necessary to govern appropriately, even if the actions weren’t mentioned in the constitution.
What was a first in the presidential election of 1796
Party caucuses
What does XYZ in XYZ affair refer to?
It refers to french agents, who were named as X, Y, and Z
What does the principle of states’ rights state?
It stated that the powers of the federal government should be limited to those clearly assigned to it by the Constitution.
