Washingtons Administration Flashcards
What is an inauguration?
Ceremony where the president takes
the official oath of office
How did Washington appear
at his inauguration?
He appeared burdened
What is a Presidential cabinet?
A group of advisors
What problem did Washington put Hamilton in
charge of solving?
Large national debt
Who did Washington appoint as his Secretary of State?
Thomas Jefferson
Besides Secretary of State and Secretary of
Treasury, what were the other positions in
Washington’s cabinet?
● Secretary of War
● Attorney General
What was the name of the rebellion led by
farmers in Pennsylvania?
The Whiskey Rebellion
During what European event was King Louis
XVI and Marie Antoinette executed?
The French Revolution
What were 2 causes of the French
Revolution?
● High taxes
● Drought, poor harvest and food shortages
What was the name of the political party led by Alexander Hamilton?
The Federalists
What are the 3 parts of Hamilton’s financial plan?
● Pass Taxes
● Assume states’ debts
● Open a National Bank
Which part of the economy did Federalists
want to invest in?
Focus was on cities
and trade
Who did Federalists want as our main ally?
England
What was the name of the political party led by Thomas Jefferson?
The Democratic-Republicans
What part of the economy did Jefferson want to invest in?
agriculture
Who did Democratic-Republicans want as our main ally?
France
What is a precedent?
An example or guide for
future similar events
How did Washington respond to the
request to get involved in the
British/French conflict?
He issued the Proclamation of Neutrality
The Jay Treaty was needed to avoid a war
with____?
England
Name 3 ways England was violating the
Treaty of Paris?
● British soldiers were still in the Northwest Territory
● By helping Native Americans fight Americans in the NWT
● The British were impressing U.S. sailors
What do we call a person who
believes the constitution is flexible?
Loose constructionist
What do we call a person who
believes the constitution should be
followed exactly as it says?
Strict constructionists
What was Washington’s advice on political
parties?
Avoid them! They are bad for the country
What was Washington’s advice on credit and borrowing?
Do not allow the country to get into too
much debt.
What was Washington’s advice on Separation of Powers?
He said the three branches of government
should remain independent of each other
What is sectionalism?
Loyalty to a local region over loyalty to
the nation
Describe Hamilton’s policies on the
economy and foreign relations?
He wanted to invest in cities and
trade, and have a strong relationship
with England.
What is the difference between an
anglophile and a francophile?
An Anglophile supports a strong
relationship with England. A
francophile supports a strong
relationship with France.
In his Farewell Address, what did Washington say about foreign relations?
Remain neutral
In his Farewell Address, what did Washington say about the military?
He warned against building
a large standing army
Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause
also known as the Elastic Clause?
Because it implies that the constitution
is flexible and can be loosely interpreted
