Chapter 4 Flashcards
Inauguration
A ceremony in which the president takes the oath of the office
Precedent
An example to be followed by others 8n the future
Bomd
A certificate issued by a government for an amount of money that the government promises to pay back with interest
Speculators
People who invest in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit
Unconstitutional
Contrary to what is permitted by the constitution
Tariff
Tax on imported goods
Faction
An organized political group
James Madison
A republican leader who was against factions
Alexander Hamilton
The leader of the federalists who proposed a financial plan for the debt and started the first u.s. bank
Thomas Jefferson
The leader of the republicans Who opposed the bank and factions
John Adams
Washington’s Vice President who was the first federalist president
Anthony Wayne
A war general chosen by Washington to lead the forces against the native Americans in battle
Neutral
Not favoring either side of a dispute
Impressment
Seizing sailors and forcing them to serve in the British navy
John jay
Sent by Washington to Britain to solve serious problems. He returned with a treaty that agreed to pay debts and pay for the ships
