George Washington Flashcards
What was president Washington known as ?
The precedent president
What did Washington’s Farewell Address contain ?
P.P. is evil, stay out of foreign affairs, don’t make permanent alliances, remain neutral
Why did Washington warn people against political parties ?
Political parties divide people
What is Jay’s Treaty ?
A treaty where British agreed to withdraw from U.S. soil and pay for damaged ships, allow trade
What old issue did Jay’s Treaty resolve ?
It settled old debts
Why was the Whiskey Tax created ?
To pay off previous debts
What did the Whiskey Rebellion prove about the federal government ?
Showed the power of the federal government to step in and provide assistance in domestic disputes
At the time, who was the U.S. fighting with ? What were they fighting over ?
Natives and Americans; Fighting over land, “The Battle of Fallen Timbers”
What was the outcome of the Battle of Fallen Timbers ?
The U.S. forced Natives to give up claims to land
What is a cabinet ?
A group of the president’s top advisors
Who was the Sec. of State ?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the Sec. of Treasury ? Also the reason we have a national bank and free enterprise
Alexander Hamilton
What was created as a result of the judiciary act ?
13 district courts and 3 circuit courts
At the time, who was the federalists’ leader ?
Alexander Hamilton
At the time, who was the Democratic- Republicans’ leader ?
Thomas Jefferson
