New Nation Checkpoint Test Study Flashcards
1st Precedent Washington set as President. Name and Explain
Washington chose the name Mr.President to address our leader. This gave the position an appropriate title.
2nd Precedent Washington set as President. Name and Explain
Washington created cabinet positions. The executive branch consisted of only the president and vice president before this.
3rd Precedent Washington set as President. Name and Explain
Washington served only 2 terms as president. This pattern prevents a leader from feeling king like.
4th Precedent Washington set as President. Name and Explain
Washington stays neutral. This allows our young nation to protect itself and not get into further debt.
What position was Alexander Hamilton in charge of and what did he deal with.
Secretary of Treasury: dealt with Nations finances.
What position was Thomas Jefferson in charge of and what did he deal with.
Secretary of State: Dealt with foreign affairs.
What position was Henry Knox in charge of and what did he deal with.
Secretary of Defense: Dealt with defense and any military conflict with other nations.
What position was Edmund Randolph in charge of and what did he deal with.
Attorney General: Dealt with legal issues, top cop for our nation.
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do for the Judicial Branch of Government.
It added 13 district courts, strengthening the Judicial Branch.
Why was Washington hesitant to take the job as president?
Washington had no prior presidents to observe, only kings to follow. and the nation had a lot of problems.
Who created a 3 step plan to deal with the problems with the U.S. economy.
Alexander Hamilton
What 3 things did Alexander Hamilton propose?
- Agree to pay federal and state debt
- Create a National Bank
- Create National Taxes
What message did the Whisky Rebellion Send
Rebellion is unacceptable. Protests must be peaceful and follow the constitution.
How did Britain give American settlers problems in the West. How were they dealt with?
Jay’s treaty promised they’d leave western forts and we pay back our pre-war debts.
How did Native Americans give American settlers problems in the West. How were they dealt with?
Treaty of Greenville allowed Ohio settlement after Anthony Wayne defeats the Shawnee at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
