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George Washington was born in what year and died in what year?

Born: 1732


Died: 1799

George Washington years in office started where and ended where? What political party was he involved with? Who was George Washington's vice president?

years in office start:1789 end:1797




political party: None




Vice president: John Adams

What was George Washington's home state?

Virginia

What did George Washington do for his occupation?

Politician, Soldier, Farmer, Military officer, and Surveyor

Who was George Washington's wife?

wife name: Martha Washington

What year was John Adams born? What year did John Adams die?

Born: 1767


Died: 1848

How long was John Adams in office? What political party was John Adams involved in?


Who was John Adams vice president?

years in office: 1797-1801


Political party: Republican


Vice president: Thomas Jefferson

What did John Adams do for his occupation?

Politician, lawyer, attorney at law, Diplomat, and educator

Who was John Adams wife?

Wife name: Abigal Adams

When was Thomas Jefferson born? When did Thomas Jefferson die?

Born: 1743


Died: 1826

How long was Thomas Jefferson in office? What political parties is he involved in? Who is his vice president?

years in office: 1801-09


Political party: Republican


Vice president: Aaron Burr and George Clinton

What did Thomas Jefferson do for his occupation?

Architect,Drafter, Teacher


Inventor, Archaeologist, Author


Lawyer, Statesman, Diplomat


Farmer, Planter


and a Philosipher

When was James Madison born? When did James Madison die?

Born: 1735


Died: 1826

Who was Thomas Jefferson's wife?

Wife name: Martha Jefferson

James Monroe was born when? James Monroe died when?

Born: 1758


Died: 1831

James Monroe was in office for how long? What political party is he involved in? Who was the vice president?

years in office: 1817-25


political party: Republican


Vice president: Daniel D. Tompskin

Where is James Monroe home state?

Home state: Virginia

James Monroe occupation was what?

Politician, lawyer,college Administrator, and Farmer

James Monroe wife was who?

Wife name: Elizabeth Monroe

John Adams home state was what?

Home state:Massachusetts

Thomas Jefferson Home state?

Home state: Virginia

James Madison was in office for how long? What political party was he involved in? Who was his vice president?

Years in office: 1809-1817


Political Party: Federalist


Vice presidents: Elbridge Gerry and George Clinton

James Madison Home state is what?

Home State: Massachusetts

James Madison occupation was what?

Politician, Lawyer, and Author

Who was James Madison's wife?

Dolley Madison

The 1st cabinet includes what?

Secretary of State- Thomas Jefferson- (Democratic Republic)


Secretary of Treasury- Alexander Hamilton- relied on most (Federalist)


Secretary of war- Henry Knox



What is included in Precedents set

Two term limit, continued until 1940.


Maintain neutrality with other nations.


Formality of office (Not a Monarchy



What was the result of the Whiskey Rebellion?

Tax on whiskey led to rebellion by farmers in Pennsylvania.


This was a state challenge the nation's authority capability to enforce the laws.


Washington led 12,000 volunteers to put down rebellion: showed that nation's laws would be enforced


What was the solution for money and debt?

Hamilton proposed Federalist government assume/ pay of all states debt.


Southern states opposed; already paid of debt.


Compromise: New capital move to the Southern location

What is the Farewell Address?

Remain Neutral.


Keep taxes reasonable.


Warned against political parties.

Thoughts on political parties were what?

Development within Washington's Cabinet (Hamilton vs. Jefferson).


Did not favor them, feared that they would divide the nation.


Often sided with Federalist beliefs (Washington)

What was George Washington's birth date?

February 22, 1732

What is George Washington's Height and weight?

6 feet 2 inches (height)



175 Lbs


Before Washington's presidency what were the 4 accomplishments?

Member of House of Burgess, Continental Congress, Commander of Continental Army, and Chairman of the constitutional Convention.

What is Civic Virtue?

Obligation to taker an active role in as the first president.

What is Precedent?

An actor decision that set an example for others to follow.

What are the three cabinet positions created and secretaries?

Department of State - Thomas Jefferson

Department of War - Henry Knox


Department of Treasury - Alexander Hamilto n

What were the results of the Judiciary Act?

Supreme court with a chief justice and associate justices.

Federal district.


Circuit courts.


What ids the most critical domestic problem?

Money

How did Hamilton plan to solve the main domestic problem?

Raise money through taxes.


create a national bank.


Promote protective tariffs.

What compromise did Hamilton propose?

Locating the nation's capital in the South

Hamilton and Washington saw the Whiskey Rebellion as what?

Threat to the national government

The Whiskey Rebellion was a serious challenge to the new nation's what?

Ability to enforce its laws

Why did Washington oppose political parties?

Feared that they would divide the nation

What was Washington's position concerning the war that broke out in 1793 between Britain and France?

Declaring the U.S. neutral (not taking either side)

Jay's treaty required British troops to what?

Withdraw from the U.S.

What were the three terms of Pinckney's treaty?

Spain gave Americans the right to travel freely of the Mississippi river.


Gave the right to store goods at the port of New Orleans without paying custom duties.


Spain agreed to the 31st parallel as the Northern boundary of Florida and the Southern boundary of the U.S.

2 Precedents Washington set as President were what?

Pose for a portrait parties by Gilbert Stuart. (Now appears on dollar bill)


Farewell Address

What 3 things did Washington warn the Nation of on his Farewell Address?

Formation of political parties.


Urged the nation's leaders to remain neutral.


Keep takes reasonable.

What year did Washington die and what was the cause?

year: 1799


Cause:Throat infection

What did Richard Henry Lee say when he eulogized Washington?

"In the memory of the man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."

What are examples of precedents?

Establishing a cabinet of advisors.


Serving only 2 terms as president and issuing a farewell address.


1st president of U.S.A. served from 1789-1797(George Washington)





What are examples of Foreign Policies?

Maintaining Neutrality.


Jay's treaty requires British troops to with from U.S.A.


Pinckney's treaty gains rights to use the Miss. River and part of New Orleans.

What are examples of Domestic Policies?

Resolving the financial issues by appointing Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury.


Overseeing the creation of a National bank, post office, and NY Stock Exchange.


Overseeing the inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.


Overseeing the organization of the court system with the Judiciary Act.


Handling of Whiskey Rebellion, Demonstrates strength of new government

Federalist view points in Political Party, Foreign Alliance, Trade and Banking, Economy, Constitution and Government Power, and people and role in government are what?

Political Party: Wealthy, Well Educated, and Elite


Foreign Alliance: British (good trading partners)


Trade and Banking: National Bank is needed; promote protective tariffs and regulate trade


Economy: Industry; can become a manufacturing giant of the world


Constitution and Government Power: Constitution should be loosely interpreted, Very flexible, government should be more powerful than the stated


People and role in government:Wealthy, well educated should rule



Federalist party leader is who?

Alexander Hamilton

Democratic-Republican view points in Political Party, Foreign Alliance, Trade and Banking, Economy, Constitution and Government Power, and people and role in government are what?

Political Party: Common people(Farmers)


Foreign Alliance: French(they helped us in our revolution we should support theirs)


Trade and Banking: State bank; promotes free trade


Economy:Agriculture;resources and conditions to succeed


Constitution and Government Power: Constitution should be strictly interpreted "letter of the law" limited government


People and role in government: Common man; best for democracy

Democratic-Republican leader is who?

Alexander Hamilton