APUSH John Adams & George Washington Presidency Test

8. What should President Washington be remembered for?

- avoided war - the west was expanding - government was solid - established a cabinet - commander-in-chief - warns against foreign alliances - warns against political parties - neutrality proclamation

4. How does the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 compare to Shay's Rebellion just a few years earlier?

- both were politically motivated/had political effects (Shay's: exigence of the creation of the Constitution; Whiskey: displayed Washington's competency as a president) - Shay's Rebellion: government was too weak to do anything

1. What made the beginning of George Washington's presidency especially unique?

- elected unanimously by the electoral college in 1789 - inauguration took place in NY - wasn't strong politically (people chose him based off his character/leadership in the war) - established a cabinet

2. Washington established a cabinet consisting of Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, and Secretary of War Henry Knox. What can we assume were the most pressing concerns of the young nation then?

- ensuring domestic tranquility - provide for the common defense - promote general welfare - good leadership - army - currency/trade/economy - paying off war debts - building a secure nation

3. Hamilton used tariffs and excises taxes [taxes on imports and domestic goods] in order to pay off the national debt, which had been assumed after the Revolutionary War. Hamilton also pushed for a national bank that could issue printed currency. How did these acts work to unify the young nation?

- it binds the people the government owed money to - national bank catered to the rich in hopes of convincing the rich to donate and support the government which would allow some wealth to trickle to the poor - called for national bank - had the government pay for the war debts - established a currency

What advice did retiring President Washington offer in his Farewell Address? Did Washington follow his own advice? Does the country today follow the advice Washington offered?

- separation of powers/checks and balances, yes, yes - strive for peace with all nations, yes, no (we have bad relations with China, Russia) - citizens should avoid alienating a portion of the country from the rest, yes, no (civil war) - amendments shall be permitted to the the constitution, yes, yes - be cautious of forming alliances with other countries, yes, no (NATO, UN) - president can't run after 2 terms, yes, yes but with one exception (FDR)

6. What was Washington's reasoning for issuing the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793?

- the US was weak—having the burdens of a war would be detrimental to the developing country - US had nothing to gain fighting - treaty with France had no expiration date

5. How did the existence of federalists versus anti-federalists differ from the creation of long-term political parties?

- they were factions: factions dissolved after the issue was solved - political parties caused major disunity concerning topics having to do with social issues

7. What controversies developed as a result of Jay's Treaty?

- thought that Jay was siding with the British - France felt betrayed because of the Franco-American Treaty of 1778 - Jay's Treaty only solved temporary issues

Why do you think that this law was passed in reaction to the XYZ Affair? How could this law make Americans feel safer?

Because the French representatives threatened the people of the US and demanded a bribe; this law could make Americans feel safer as it prevents any false misinformation, malicious writings, and scandals about the government, president, or congress

How did the Sedition Act expand the powers of the federal government in 1798?

Expanded the powers by granting it the ability to deport aliens and to set limits to speech

What did the French begin to do in 1795 that sparked tension between the United States and France?

In 1795, the french began to seize and steal American trading vessels, goods, and sailors and as a result, sparked tensions between the United States and France

How does the Act Respecting Alien Enemies expand the powers of the federal government?

The Act Respecting Alien Enemies expands the powers of the federal government as it permits the federal gov to physically apprehend, restrain, secure, and remove non-American citizens from the country.

Which political party supported the Alien and Sedition Acts? Why?

The Federalist Party supported the Alien and Sedition Acts because they believed in a strong central government to protect the rights of the people.

Which political party did not support the Alien and Sedition Acts? Why?

The Republican Party didn't support the Alien and Sedition acts due to the fact that they felt that the laws passed violated the civil rights of Americans and were a sign of the government abusing their power.

What was the United States foreign policy in its early years?

The United States' foreign policy in its early years was to maintain a position of isolationism, meaning that the states didn't form alliances with other nations

According to this act ( The Alien and Sedition Act), in the year 1799, of the United States were to declare war against France, any male citizens of France older than 14 living in the US could be deported and arrested — True or False? Why?

True because there was a fear that people from France could potentially be enemy spies.