The Presidencies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison Flashcards
George Washington established the first group of advisors known as what?
Cabinet
The Proclamation of …. was issued to keep the US out of European war.
Neutrality
Washington’s farewell address warned against forming ……. as well as foreign alliances?
Political Parties
During what presidency was the whiskey rebellion?
Washington
What president faced the XYZ affair where French officials demanded a bribe from American diplomats?
John Adams
John Adams signed the alien and …… acts which limited free speech and made it harder for immigrants to become US citizens
Sedation
Who served one term as president?
John Adams
What would the federal government assume from the states?
Debt
what kind of bank would be created to stabilize the economy?
National
What drink was taxed to introduce a raise in revenue?
Whiskey
how did federalists feel about governmental power?
they believed in a strong national government holding the majority of power.
How did democratic Republicans feel about governmental power?
they believed in statewide governments having power.
how did federalists feel about the constitution?
Federalists believed in a loose interpretation of the constitution when running a government.
how did democratic Republicans feel about the constitution?
Democratic Republicans believed in a strictly defined interpretation of what the constitution said.
How did federalists feel about the economy?
federalists believed in high tariffs and stable US currency.
how did democratic Republicans feel about the economy?
They felt as if high tariffs only benefited the rich.
how did federalists feel about foreign policy?
They felt as though it was their duty to get involved in the French wars.
how did democratic Republicans feel about foreign
They wanted to stay out of war with other countries.
what was the revolution of 1800?
A peaceful transfer of power between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
The Louisiana purchase did what to the size of the US
Double it
What was the embargo act?
an act that forbid trading with other countries which only ended up hurting the economy.
During what presidency was the embargo act?
Jefferson
during what presidency was the Louisiana purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the president during the war of 1812?
James Madison
