Lunching a New Republic Flashcards
When was a new republic launched
1789-1800
What were the country’s problems after the revolution
-Country’s finances were in ruins
-There were deputes with other countries
-Settlers were clashing with the native Americans
What are somethings to look out for when choosing a president
-Character
-Moral
-Abilities
What two names did the electoral college write down
George Washington and John Adams
Who was the Top vote and the runner up
Top vote- George Washington became president
Runner up- John Adams became vice president
When was George Washington Inaugurated
On April 30th
Where was George Washington inaugurated
federal hall in New York
What was New York at the time
New York was the capital
What is inauguration
It is when someone is sworn as president
After President and Vice President were elected, what was the first order of business
-Security
-finances
-unifying the country
What was the problem with courts and what was the solution
Problem- Wanted a supreme court but let it up to congress to choose how many justices and the power it had
Solution- Federal Judiciary act was passed in 1789 and it gave the supreme court six members; there was a chief judge and five associate justices. That number has increased to nine
Washington appointed who for chief justice of the supreme court
John Adams
What was the problem with politics and what was the solution
Problem- Constitution gave congress the task of creating departments to help the president lead the nation
Solution- Congress made three departments
-Secretary of war
-Secretary of state
-Secretary of treasury
What was the Secretary of state
Oversees between the U.S and other countries
Who was appointed for secretary of state
Tomas Jefferson
What did the secretary of war do
Over sees the nation’s defenses
Who was appointed to secretary of war
Henry Knox
What does the secretary of treasury do
Mange the governments money
Who was appointed to be secretary of treasury
Alexader Hamilton
What does Washington’s cabinet do
Advises government about legal matters
What was the problem with economics and what was the solution
Problem- U.S barrowed millions from France, Nether lands, Spain. Most government leaders said that we must repay its dept to win the respect of foreign nations and its own citizens. if the nation failed to do so no country would lend it money in the future
Solution- In 1790 Hamiton said they
-should pay off all war depts
-raise government revenues
-create national bank
Why did Hamiltons plan not work
Because sectional differences arose over repayment of state debts, Virginia, Georgia, and many southern country’s had already paid there debts and didn’t like being asked to help Northern states pay theirs
