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31 Cards in this Set
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The new federal government under George Washington established precedents that would later serve as examples for the US government. What are precedents?
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an action or decision that later serves as an example
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Why did Congress create departments in the executive branch?
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to deal with national policy
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Why did George Washington pass the Judiciary Act of 1789?
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the stability and success of the national government depends on the interpretation and execution of its laws by an independent judicial branch.
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How were Abigail Adams and Judith Sergeant Murray different from Martha Washington?
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They wanted women to take a more active role in government than Martha.
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How were farmers characterized in 1790?
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Farmers were independent people who didn't want government interfering in their daily lives.
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Alexander Hamilton's vision for a growing economy depended on who?
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business people and manufacturers
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Thomas Jefferson's vision for a growing economy depended on who?
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farmers
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Alexander Hamilton stood for loose construction, what is loose consruction?
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the federal government can take REASONABLE action that the Constitution does not forbid. (do stuff not written in the Constitution)
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Thomas Jefferson stood for strict construction, what is strict construction?
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the federal government should only do what the Constitution specifically states.
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How were farmers characterized in 1790?
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Farmers were independent people who didn't want government interfering in their daily lives.
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What is a protective tariff? What is this type of tariff is suppose to protect domestic goods from what type of competition?
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An added tax on imported (foreign) goods.
Protects US products from foreign competition. |
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How did Alexander Hamilton convince southerners to pay for the war debt?
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Convincing Congress to move the Capitol to Philadelphia.
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What is the Neutrality Proclamation, and who issued it?
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Stated the US would not take sides with any European countries at war.
Issued by George Washington |
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Why did some members of Congress criticize George Washington's decision to stay out?
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He needed the approval of Congress. Proclamation should come from Congress
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Why did Thomas Jefferson criticize US Policy toward France?
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Jefferson felt US should support France ---- because they helped us during Revolutionary War.
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What was Jay's Treaty?
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Settled the disputes that grew between US and Great Britain in 1790's.
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How did George Washington feel about Jay's Treaty?
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Washington DID NOT like the treaty, but believed it was the best that could be done.
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What were the causes of the Whiskey Rebellion?
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Congress passed a tax on American-made whiskey. Farmers could not afford the tax.
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Why did President Washington lead the militia against the Whiskey Rebels?
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He wanted the people to understand the Constitutional right of Congress to pass tax laws.
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According the Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, why couldn't Alexander Hamilton create a national bank?
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It was unconstitutional.Contstitution did not give government the right to create a national bank.
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Why were the Presidential elections of 1796 different from other elections?
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For the first time, more than one candidate ran for office.
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Who became the Vice-President in 1796? and why?
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Thomas Jefferson became VP because he was second.
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Which two political parties were involved in the first political party division in the US?
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The Federalist Party
Democratic-Republican Party |
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Why did the Federalist support the Alien and Sedition Acts?
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They wanted to stop people from criticizing the governrment.
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Republicans main criticism of the Alien and Sedition Acts was that they gave too much power to the Federal government and interfered with State government.
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Gave too much power to Federal Government and interfered with State government
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What was the XYZ Affair?
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Three French agents demanded a bribe in order to meet with US officials.
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What did President Adams think about going to war with France?
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Adams did not want to go to war. He was worried about the costs!!
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Electoral College
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a body of electors who represent the people's vote in choosing the President
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National debt
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Money owed by the US to foreign countries and US citizens.
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Bonds
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Certificates of debt that carry the promise to buy back the bonds at a higher price.
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Speculators
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People who buy items at a low price in the HOPE that the value will rise
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