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Who was elected President in the first election of 1789?

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George Washington was elected unanimously.

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What title was given to the President?

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Mr. President.

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What did the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?

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It set up the federal courts.

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What was the purpose of the First Cabinet?

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  1. To help with the challenges facing the nation 2. To give advice to the President 3. To carry out orders.
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Who was the Vice President during Washington’s presidency?

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John Adams.

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Who was the Secretary of State?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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Who was the Secretary of Treasury?

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Alexander Hamilton.

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Who was the Secretary of War?

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Henry Knox.

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Who was the Attorney General?

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Edmund Randolph.

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What health issue did Washington face?

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He had a tumor removed from his leg and almost died.

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What was the debt from the Confederation Congress?

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$52 million.

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What was Hamilton’s plan regarding taxes?

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He wanted Congress to pass new taxes.

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What are tariffs?

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Taxes on imports from other countries.

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What were the purposes of tariffs?

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  1. To create a steady flow of income for the government 2. To encourage Americans to buy American goods 3. To encourage the growth of American industry.
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What did the National Bank want?

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One place for the nation’s money.

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What are the two interpretations of the Constitution?

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Strict constructionism and loose constructionism.

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What does the necessary and proper clause allow?

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The government to use powers not granted.

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What did strict constructionists believe?

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The government only has powers listed in the Constitution.

Associated with Thomas Jefferson.

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What did loose constructionists believe?

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The government can do what is necessary and proper for leading the country.

Associated with Alexander Hamilton.

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Where did Washington, D.C. try to place the capital?

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In the middle of the U.S.

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Who surveyed and set the borders of the U.S.?

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Benjamin Banneker.

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Who designed the city of Washington, D.C.?

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Pierre L’Enfant.

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What did G.W. want for the President’s House?

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He wanted people to design it.

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What was the prize for the contest held for the President’s House design?

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$500.

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Who was the architect of the President’s House?

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James Hoban.

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Who was unanimously reelected in 1792?

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George Washington

This marked his second term as President.

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What challenges did the new government face regarding the Northwest Territory?

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British soldiers and Native Americans did not recognize U.S. authority.

The British influenced Native Americans by trading weapons.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794?

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Native Americans fought against the U.S. army expecting British help, but they did not receive it and lost.

This led to the Treaty of Greenville in 1795.

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What did the Treaty of Greenville (1795) accomplish?

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It forced 12 tribes to give up land and move west.

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What was the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794?

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It was a protest in Pennsylvania against attacks on whiskey production.

Washington responded by leading 13,000 soldiers to suppress the rebellion.

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What was the French Revolution?

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The French rebelled against monarchy in 1789, which changed American views as they initially supported it.

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What were the implications of the war between Britain and France for the U.S.?

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It was awkward for the U.S. since France was an ally and Britain was a trading partner.

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What issue did impressment cause?

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The British captured American sailors and forced them into the British navy.

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What was Jay’s Treaty?

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Britain agreed to pay for the ships they damaged.

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What did Pinckney’s Treaty accomplish?

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It granted the U.S. the right to use the Mississippi River and New Orleans.

This made it easier for farmers to get goods to market.

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What were Washington’s warnings in his Farewell Address (1796)?

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He warned that political parties would split the nation and advised against involvement in foreign problems.

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What were the two main political parties during Washington’s time?

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Federalists, led by Hamilton, supported a strong central government, while Democratic-Republicans, led by Jefferson, advocated for agrarian interests.

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What was the election process established by the Constitution in 1796?

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Each party nominated two candidates; the candidate with the most electoral votes became President, and the second most became Vice President.

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Who were the main candidates in the 1796 election?

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Adams (Federalist) vs. Jefferson (Democratic-Republican).

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What was the outcome of the 1796 election?

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Adams was elected President and Jefferson became Vice President.

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What was significant about the 1796 election?

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It marked the first peaceful transfer of power from one person to another based on an election.

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What problems did the U.S. face with France during this period?

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The French navy stopped trade with Britain.

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What was the XYZ Affair?

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U.S. diplomats were asked to pay bribes before they could meet with French leaders.

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What were the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?

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They were deemed unconstitutional laws targeting immigrants and Democratic-Republicans.

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What did the Alien Act allow?

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It allowed the President to deport dangerous foreigners.

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What did the Sedition Act make a crime?

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It made it a crime to write false criticisms of the government.

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Who introduced the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?

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They were introduced by Madison and Jefferson to fight the Alien and Sedition Acts.

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What principle did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions promote?

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States’ rights; states could choose not to enforce federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.

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What did George Washington do after his second term?

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He retired and enjoyed being a grandfather and farmer.

50
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When did George Washington pass away?

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He died on December 14, 1799 at Mount Vernon.

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What were the two main political parties in the early United States?

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Democratic-Republicans and Federalists

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What did the Democratic-Republicans believe in?

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Faith in the common people

53
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What did the Federalists believe about governance?

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Thought the rich, educated, and well-born should rule

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What type of government did the Democratic-Republicans favor?

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A weak central government and strong state governments

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What interpretation of the Constitution did the Democratic-Republicans favor?

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A strict interpretation of the Constitution

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What type of government did the Federalists favor?

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A strong central government

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What interpretation of the Constitution did the Federalists favor?

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A loose interpretation of the Constitution

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What economic policies did the Democratic-Republicans support?

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Favored farming and opposed the National Bank

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What economic policies did the Federalists support?

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Favored the National Bank and manufacturing, trade, finance

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What was the Democratic-Republicans’ stance on foreign affairs?

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Felt obliged to help France

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What was the Federalists’ stance on foreign affairs?

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Supported Britain

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Who were the key figures of the Democratic-Republicans?

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Jefferson and Madison

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Who supported the Democratic-Republicans?

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Farmers, tradespeople, frontier settlers

Strong support in the South, Southwest, and frontier

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Who were the key figures of the Federalists?

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Hamilton and Adams

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Who supported the Federalists?

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Bankers, lawyers, manufacturers

Strong support in New England and Atlantic Coast

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