Section 4.1

Question 1

Presidency of George Washington:

Who did the Electoral College unanimously elect as president in 1789 and 1792?

Answer 1

Electoral College elected Washington unanimously as president in 1789 and 1792

Question 2

Presidency of George Washington:

James Madison had the next highest vote making him what? What was Hamilton and Jefferson secretary’s of?

Answer 2

John Adams had next highest vote total, was Vice President; Hamilton was Secretary of the Treasury and Jefferson was Secretary of State

Question 3

Presidency of George Washington:

Washington took the oath of office April 30, 1789… where?

Answer 3

Washington took the oath of office April 30, 1789 in New York City.

Question 4

Presidency of George Washington:

What was George Washington considered during his Presidency?

Answer 4

An able administrator, an excellent delegator and judge of talent and character.

Question 5

Presidency of George Washington:

What was George Washington not a member of? Why? What did he fear?

Answer 5

Was not a member of a political party and hoped they would not be formed because he feared they would undermine republicanism.

Question 6

The Whiskey Rebellion:

What was applied in 1791 by Hamilton and what was it for?

Answer 6

A tax on whiskey was applied in 1791 by Hamilton to increase central government power and to fund the war debt from the Revolution.

Question 7

The Whiskey Rebellion:

In western PA, protesters used what to prevent federal officials from doing what?

Answer 7

In western PA, protesters used violence and intimidation to prevent federal officials from collecting the tax.

Question 8

The Whiskey Rebellion:

July 1794, a U.S. marshal arrived to serve notice to who? causing 500 armed men to do what?

Answer 8

July 1794, a U.S. marshal arrived to serve notice to distillers who had not paid the tax; more than 500 armed men attacked the home of the tax inspector.

Question 9

The Whiskey Rebellion:

Why did Washington send peace commissioners to western PA?

Answer 9

Washington sent peace commissioners to western PA to negotiate with the rebels, while at the same time calling on governors to send a militia to enforce the tax.

Question 10

The Whiskey Rebellion:

Who did Washington ride with 13,000 militia to fight? butttttttt…..they went home before the army arrived so what happened?

Answer 10

Washington rode to fight the rebels with 13,000 militia, but they went home before the army arrived; about 20 men arrested, but all were later acquitted or pardoned.

Question 11

The Whiskey Rebellion:

First time under the new Constitution federal government used what? and what for?

Answer 11

First time under the new Constitution federal government used strong military force to exert authority over the states and citizens

Question 12

Washington’s Farewell Address: September 19, 1796:

Washington’s Farewell Address (a public letter) was what?

Answer 12

Washington’s Farewell Address (a public letter) was a statement of republicanism.

Question 13

Washington’s Farewell Address: September 19, 1796:

What were some factors of Washington’s farewell address?

Answer 13

Necessity and importance of national union, the value of the Constitution the rule of law, the evils of political parties, and proper virtues of a republican people.

Question 14

Washington’s Farewell Address: September 19, 1796:

What 3 factors did his farewell address warn against?

Answer 14

— Warned against foreign influence in domestic affairs
— Warned against bitter partisanship in domestic
politics
— Warned against involvement in European wars and long-term “entangling” alliances

Question 15

John Adams:

Adams became what by winning 34 Electoral votes; and was reelected in 1792?

Answer 15

Adams became vice-president by winning 34 Electoral votes; reelected V-P in 1792

Question 16

John Adams:

Joined what Party? but never got along with who?

Answer 16

Joined Federalist Party but never got along with Alexander Hamilton.

Question 17

John Adams:

Who chose Adams to defeat Jefferson in 1796 but most preferred Hamilton

Answer 17

Federalists chose Adams to defeat Jefferson in 1796 but most preferred Hamilton.

Question 18

John Adams:

Adams was too what to follow their directions?

Answer 18

Adams was too opinionated, unpredictable, and stubborn to follow their directions.

Question 19

John Adams:

Jefferson and Aaron Burr of New York on the what?

Answer 19

Jefferson and Aaron Burr of New York on the Democratic-Republican ticket.

Question 20

John Adams: JUST REMEMBER THIS

Adams won the election 71- 68 electoral votes; Jefferson became vice president

Answer 20

Adams won the election 71- 68 electoral votes; Jefferson became vice president

Question 21

Quasi-War and peace with France:

Adams’ term was marked by what?

Answer 21

Adams’ term was marked by a desire to stay out of the expanding conflict in Europe

Question 22

Quasi-War and peace with France:

who were at war? Federalists favored who?, Jefferson favored who?

Answer 22

Britain and France at war; Federalists favored Britain, Jefferson favored France

Question 23

Quasi-War and peace with France:

Adams needed to continue Washington’s policy of what?

Answer 23

Adams needed to continue Washington’s policy of staying out of the European war

Question 24

Quasi-War and peace with France:

Americans remained pro-who due to their assistance during the Revolution?

Answer 24

Americans remained pro-French due to France’s assistance during the Revolution

Question 25

Quasi-War and peace with France: what changed American attitudes towards France?

Answer 25

The XYZ Affair changed American attitudes towards France.

Question 26

Quasi-War and peace with France: France demanded what before American ambassadors would even be allowed to talk to French officials to discuss what?

Answer 26

France demanded huge bribes before American ambassadors would even be allowed to talk to French officials to discuss a treaty between the two

Question 27

Quasi-War and peace with France: How did the Americans feel about France now? What did they begin to demand?

Answer 27

Americans outraged at this insult and began to demand war against France

Question 28

Quasi-War and peace with France: What was the Quasi-War?

Answer 28

The Quasi-War: Undeclared naval war between the U.S. and France

Question 29

Quasi-War and peace with France: How did Adams feel about the Americans vs the French?

Answer 29

Adams knew America could not win a war with France;

Question 30

Quasi-War and peace with France: 1798: What were the Americans in danger of?

Answer 30

1798: Danger of invasion from the much larger and more powerful French

Question 31

Quasi-War and peace with France: What did Adams do with the threat of war? Who was really in charge of the military?

Answer 31

Adams built up the army and Navy, brought back an elderly Washington to lead the army; Hamilton was really in charge of the military.

Question 32

Quasi-War and peace with France: What caused Conflict between Adams and Hamilton supporters?

Answer 32

Conflict between Adams and Hamilton supporters who acted like Hamilton was the president

Question 33

Quasi-War and peace with France: Americans were alarmed by Hamilton's what?

Answer 33

Americans alarmed by Hamilton's large standing army

Question 34

Quasi-War and peace with France: What did Adams do that stunned the country? what happened in effect of this?

Answer 34

1800: Adams stunned the country by signing treaty with Napoleon ending the Quasi-War; he avoided war, disbanded the army, but deeply split his own party

Question 35

Alien and Sedition Acts: PT1 What did some D-Rs refuse to enforce in some states and what did they threaten? what did some Federalists threaten to send in? Calls for secession did what?

Answer 35

Democratic-Republicans had supported France; when D-Rs in some states refused to enforce federal laws, and even threatened possible rebellion, some Federalists threatened to send in the army; calls for secession increased

Question 36

Alien and Sedition Acts: PT2 What did Federalists believe it was caused by?

Answer 36

Federalists saw this as caused by French-sympathizing immigrants

Question 37

Alien and Sedition Acts: What highly controversial Act was passed by congress and signed by Adams in 1798?

Answer 37

Congress passed the highly controversial Alien and Sedition Acts; signed by Adams in 1798

Question 38

Alien and Sedition Acts: Under the Alien and Sedition Act what was the president allowed to do? What was considered a crime to publish?

Answer 38

President allowed to deport any foreigner he thought dangerous to the country; crime to publish "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government or its officials

Question 39

Alien and Sedition Acts: High-profile prosecution of who.. by the Federalists? (only 10 convictions, no deportation orders)

Answer 39

High-profile prosecution of some newspaper editors and one member of Congress by the Federalists (only 10 convictions, no deportation orders)

Question 40

Alien and Sedition Acts: What did many aliens do voluntarily? Atmosphere where opposing the Federalists, even on the floor of what? could and did result in what?

Answer 40

Many aliens left country voluntarily; atmosphere where opposing the Federalists, even on the floor of Congress, could and did result in prosecution

Question 41

Election of 1800: What happened in the Electoral College when Adams and Pinkey ran against Jefferson and Burr? Who decided that Adams lost 65-73.

Answer 41

Adams and Pinkney ran against Jefferson and Burr; Jefferson and Burr tied in Electoral College; decided by House of Representatives Adams lost 65 - 73

Question 42

Election of 1800: What did Hamilton convince Federalists?

Answer 42

Hamilton convinced Federalists Jefferson would be lesser political evil than Burr

Question 43

Election of 1800: House elected who as president and who as vice-president?

Answer 43

February 17, 1801 House elected Jefferson President and Burr Vice-President

Question 44

Election of 1800: What ( 4 things) caused Adams to lose the election?

Answer 44

Adams defeated by better organization, Federalist disunity, controversy of the Alien and Sedition Acts, popularity of Jefferson in the south

Question 45

Election of 1800: Who did Jefferson ultimately owe his election victory to? who did it count?

Answer 45

Ultimately Jefferson owed his election victory to the South's inflated number of Electors, which counted slaves under the three-fifths compromise