First 4 Presidents + Hamilton Flashcards
What did Washington not do?
Shaking hands, he thought it was below him even though he refused to be called a “your majesty” figure as it was above him. Quite contradicting behavior…
What rebellion did Washington put down?
The Whisky Rebellion
What did Washington set a precedent for?
He established that a president could only serve 2 terms by demonstrating a peaceful transfer of power after 2 terms. (this causes everyone to be happier really, as if the majority supports someone, they can serve until the 2 terms and that is when the not-majority has the opportunity to become the majority)
Washington was the only president to run for office….
unopposed with no political party (also the first president… to exist)
Washington (although this is an opinion)…
had the best cabinet. (most effective?)
Adams established a…
Navy
Adams in the XYZ affair…
Refused to hand over names of French officials that tried to bribe the U.S?
Adams was upset because…
He served 1 term in office
Adams was the last…
official Federalist president
Jefferson wanted what?
A country full of farms with no international trade and a strict interpretation of the constitution (one way)
Something that Jefferson did that may have been unconstitutional, yet important, was what?
The Louisiana purchase
