The Washington Presidency
What was the significance (importance) of Jay's Treaty?
It made the British pay for damaged American ships, but failed when wanting to reopen trade in West Indies
George Washington's Precedents George Washington made his own precedents because he was the first president.
-Choose cabinet members to advise him -Set cabinet members with head of departments -Set up a federal; court system with Judiciary Act --1789 (set up three levels of federal courts) -Use militia force to enforce the law during the Whiskey Rebellion -How to address the President by the title Mr. President -First president to be inaugurated -First to make an inauguration speech
Describe the conflicts between American settlers and Native Americans in the Northwest Territory. How were they resolved?
American settlers and Native Americans fought for the Northwest Territory. American settlers wanted the land because it contained copper, iron, and silver, and not only for its rich soil. Native American wanted it because they have lived for thousands of years.
Why was George Washington the "obvious choice" to be President?
George Washington helped the new government when he became president. He was the general for the patriots in the revolutionary war. Since he was well respected, people thought he was a good fit for their first president.
What does it mean when the reading says that Washington "strong advocated political moderation?"
George Washington tried keeping himself above the arguments that went on between political differences.
How did the process for selecting the Vice President change from the Washington presidency to the current presidency?
Since John Adams was runner up for presidency, he became vice president. Now, the vice president is chosen by the president, when they are running for office. The 12th amendment changed how the vice president is chosen.
How did Washington deal with treaty negotiations, since no process was spelled out in the Constitution?
That the president has the power to do so. George Washington approved a policy having neutrality in foreign problems.
What is a president's cabinet?
The heads of the departments that Congress would put together. George Washington picked men that had different political views and from different geographical areas.
What was the significance (importance) of Pinckney's Treaty?
To have a relationship between Spain and United States.
Why do you think Washington wanted the United States to remain neutral during the French Revolution?
To not cause trouble because since George Washington didn't like political parties, he didn't want to cause conflict between them.
Why do you think Washington wanted men from a variety of geographical areas with different political views?
To not have only one political view. Having different political views would help solve different problems.
Who was on Washington's cabinet?
Vice President - John Adams Attorney General - Edmund Randolph Secretary of State - Thomas Jefferson Secretary of War - Henry Knox Secretary of Treasury - Alexander Hamilton
What is the current capital of the United States?
Washington D.C. March 1801
Why did farmers in western Pennsylvania stage the Whiskey Rebellion?
farmers threatened armed attacks and publicly attacked tax collectors.
