Section 4.1 Flashcards
Presidency of George Washington:
Who did the Electoral College unanimously elect as president in 1789 and 1792?
Electoral College elected Washington unanimously as president in 1789 and 1792
Presidency of George Washington:
James Madison had the next highest vote making him what? What was Hamilton and Jefferson secretary’s of?
John Adams had next highest vote total, was Vice President; Hamilton was Secretary of the Treasury and Jefferson was Secretary of State
Presidency of George Washington:
Washington took the oath of office April 30, 1789… where?
Washington took the oath of office April 30, 1789 in New York City.
Presidency of George Washington:
What was George Washington considered during his Presidency?
An able administrator, an excellent delegator and judge of talent and character.
Presidency of George Washington:
What was George Washington not a member of? Why? What did he fear?
Was not a member of a political party and hoped they would not be formed because he feared they would undermine republicanism.
The Whiskey Rebellion:
What was applied in 1791 by Hamilton and what was it for?
A tax on whiskey was applied in 1791 by Hamilton to increase central government power and to fund the war debt from the Revolution.
The Whiskey Rebellion:
In western PA, protesters used what to prevent federal officials from doing what?
In western PA, protesters used violence and intimidation to prevent federal officials from collecting the tax.
The Whiskey Rebellion:
July 1794, a U.S. marshal arrived to serve notice to who? causing 500 armed men to do what?
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.
The Whiskey Rebellion:
Why did Washington send peace commissioners to western PA?
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.
The Whiskey Rebellion:
Who did Washington ride with 13,000 militia to fight? butttttttt…..they went home before the army arrived so what happened?
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.
The Whiskey Rebellion:
First time under the new Constitution federal government used what? and what for?
First time under the new Constitution federal government used strong military force to exert authority over the states and citizens
Washington’s Farewell Address: September 19, 1796:
Washington’s Farewell Address (a public letter) was what?
Washington’s Farewell Address (a public letter) was a statement of republicanism.
Washington’s Farewell Address: September 19, 1796:
What were some factors of Washington’s farewell address?
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.
Washington’s Farewell Address: September 19, 1796:
What 3 factors did his farewell address warn against?
— 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
John Adams:
Adams became what by winning 34 Electoral votes; and was reelected in 1792?
Adams became vice-president by winning 34 Electoral votes; reelected V-P in 1792
John Adams:
Joined what Party? but never got along with who?
Joined Federalist Party but never got along with Alexander Hamilton.
John Adams:
Who chose Adams to defeat Jefferson in 1796 but most preferred Hamilton
Federalists chose Adams to defeat Jefferson in 1796 but most preferred Hamilton.
John Adams:
Adams was too what to follow their directions?
Adams was too opinionated, unpredictable, and stubborn to follow their directions.
