American History Test (Young)

What is a protective tariff?

A protective tariff is a higher tariff on something

What is a precedent?

An action/idea/or decision that later serves as an example

What are four precedents George Washington set and which one is most important today?

Takes Oath On Bible "So help me God" Inaugural Adress "Mr. President" Cabinet Establish Most Important- Takes Oath On Bible "So help me God"

What was the Whiskey Rebellion?

The Whiskey Rebellion was when Congress taxed all american made whiskey. The corn farmers thought that they were being picked on and a rebellion broke out. Washington feared the rebels were threatening the federal governments authority. President Washington led the military to the rebellions and there was no more fighting.

What was the purpose of the National Bank purposed by Alexander Hamilton?

The national bank would be where the government could safely deposit its money. The bank would also make loans to the government and businesses.

What was the Neutrality Proclamation and why do you think George Washington thought it was an important policy?

The neutrality proclamation stated that the United States of American would not take sides with any european countries that were at war. Washington thought it was important so that we would not get pulled into debt.

Why/How did Thomas Jefferson become vice president in 1796?

Thomas Jefferson became vice president in 1796 because him and John Adams were running against each other for president. John Adams won and Thomas Jefferson was in second place so therefor he became Vice President.

Why did George Washington warn against forming permanent ties with other countries?

Washington warned against permanent ties with other countries because he thought that that would cause us to join wars and have to pay debt.

How did Washington, DC become the national capital?

Washington, DC became the national capital because the southerners thought that the capital being in New York gave the northern states to much influence over national policy. The capital of the United States was then moved to Washington, DC after being in Philadelphia for 10 years.

What is the national debt? Why did it cause problems for the young nation?

We owed 77.1 million dollars. All this debt caused Jefferson and Hamilton to argue on how to run the economy and pay off that debt.

When it came to the economy - What was Hamilton's vison?

Hamilton thought that only wealthy people should be able to determine the government.

How was it important for George Washington to be careful on how he set the precedents?

It was important for George Washington to be careful on how he set the precedents because he would be setting the standards for the rest of the presidents.

When it came to the economy - What was Jefferson's vison?

Jefferson thought that not only rich people should have a say in the government but average citizens should too.

What were the main points of the farewell address of George Washington?

Not to get stuck in foreign ties Not to get stuck in political conflicts within the nation Work out the nations differences Protect Independence Don't get into to much public debt (don't borrow money)

Explain Pinckney's Treaty

Pinckney's Treaty settled the border of Spanish Florida and the United States. It also settled trade disputes with Spain. Lastly, it opened up Louisiana (New Orleans) so that we could trade down the Mississippi.