Washingtons Administration

Question 1

What is an inauguration?

Answer 1

Ceremony where the president takes
the official oath of office

Question 2

How did Washington appear
at his inauguration?

Answer 2

He appeared burdened

Question 3

What is a Presidential cabinet?

Answer 3

A group of advisors

Question 4

What problem did Washington put Hamilton in
charge of solving?

Answer 4

Large national debt

Question 5

Who did Washington appoint as his Secretary of State?

Answer 5

Thomas Jefferson

Question 6

Besides Secretary of State and Secretary of
Treasury, what were the other positions in
Washington’s cabinet?

Answer 6

● Secretary of War
● Attorney General

Question 7

What was the name of the rebellion led by
farmers in Pennsylvania?

Answer 7

The Whiskey Rebellion

Question 8

During what European event was King Louis
XVI and Marie Antoinette executed?

Answer 8

The French Revolution

Question 9

What were 2 causes of the French
Revolution?

Answer 9

● High taxes
● Drought, poor harvest and food shortages

Question 10

What was the name of the political party led by Alexander Hamilton?

Answer 10

The Federalists

Question 11

What are the 3 parts of Hamilton’s financial plan?

Answer 11

● Pass Taxes
● Assume states’ debts
● Open a National Bank

Question 12

Which part of the economy did Federalists
want to invest in?

Answer 12

Focus was on cities
and trade

Question 13

Who did Federalists want as our main ally?

Answer 13

England

Question 14

What was the name of the political party led by Thomas Jefferson?

Answer 14

The Democratic-Republicans

Question 15

What part of the economy did Jefferson want to invest in?

Answer 15

agriculture

Question 16

Who did Democratic-Republicans want as our main ally?

Answer 16

France

Question 17

What is a precedent?

Answer 17

An example or guide for
future similar events

Question 18

How did Washington respond to the
request to get involved in the
British/French conflict?

Answer 18

He issued the Proclamation of Neutrality

Question 19

The Jay Treaty was needed to avoid a war
with____?

Answer 19

England

Question 20

Name 3 ways England was violating the
Treaty of Paris?

Answer 20

● British soldiers were still in the Northwest Territory
● By helping Native Americans fight Americans in the NWT
● The British were impressing U.S. sailors

Question 21

What do we call a person who
believes the constitution is flexible?

Answer 21

Loose constructionist

Question 22

What do we call a person who
believes the constitution should be
followed exactly as it says?

Answer 22

Strict constructionists

Question 23

What was Washington’s advice on political
parties?

Answer 23

Avoid them! They are bad for the country

Question 24

What was Washington’s advice on credit and borrowing?

Answer 24

Do not allow the country to get into too
much debt.

Question 25

What was Washington’s advice on Separation of Powers?

Answer 25

He said the three branches of government should remain independent of each other

Question 26

What is sectionalism?

Answer 26

Loyalty to a local region over loyalty to the nation

Question 27

Describe Hamilton’s policies on the economy and foreign relations?

Answer 27

He wanted to invest in cities and trade, and have a strong relationship with England.

Question 28

What is the difference between an anglophile and a francophile?

Answer 28

An Anglophile supports a strong relationship with England. A francophile supports a strong relationship with France.

Question 29

In his Farewell Address, what did Washington say about foreign relations?

Answer 29

Remain neutral

Question 30

In his Farewell Address, what did Washington say about the military?

Answer 30

He warned against building a large standing army

Question 31

Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause also known as the Elastic Clause?

Answer 31

Because it implies that the constitution is flexible and can be loosely interpreted