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17 Cards in this Set
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A ______ is the formal ceremony that officially begins a president's term.
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inauguration
in-augu-ra-tion |
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What were some of the problems facing Washington when he came into office?
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1.unfriendly nations
2.no money 3.no strong army or navy |
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A ___ is a group of advisors to help the President with his responsibilities.
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cabinet
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Who was Washingtons' unofficial administrative assistant?
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James Madison
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How many departments did Washington establish?
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4 departments:
1. Department of State 2. Department of Defense 3. Department of Treasury 4. Justice Department |
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Who did Washington appoint to head the Department of State?
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Thomas Jefferson
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Who was the Secretary of the Treasury?
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Alexander Hamilton
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What was the Hamilton Plan?
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1) levy taxes (impose/collect)
2) 8% tariff on foreign trade 3) excise tax on whiskey 4) repay money borrowed during the Revolution 5) pay off the debts of states 6) est. a national bank |
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An _____ tax is an tax on the sale of certain goods or services.
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excise tax
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What was the Funding Bill of 1790?
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The repaying of bonds at their printed value plus interest.
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The Assumption Act of 1790?
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The paying off of state debts after the Revolution.
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What did the national bank do?
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Hold tax money for the government and handle the nation's financial transactions.
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What two states gave land up for the federal capital?
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Maryland and Virginia
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Who was the federal capital named after?
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George Washington
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Who opposed Alexander Hamilton's plan?
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Thoms Jefferson
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Hamilton's party was called the ___ ____.
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Federalist Party
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Jefferson's party was called the _____ ____..later known as the Democrats.
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Democratic-Republican Party
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