Social Studies:ch.6 review: Early Years of the Republic
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What did Washington issue in 1793, warning Americans to avoid any acts that would aid any of the nations at war?
Proclamation of Neutrality
Which act(s) made it a crime for anyone to publicly criticize the government or its officials?
Sedition Act
What was one problem faced by George Washington when he took office as president of the United States?
The government was in debt.
What did Hamilton believe in regards to the debt the states accumulated from fighting the Revolutionary War?
The national government had the obligation to pay the debt.
Why did many citizens disapprove of the Sedition Act?
They considered it a violation of the First Amendment.
Who argued that the Constitution did not specifically grant Congress the power to establish a national bank?
Thomas Jefferson
Who believed that the United Stated should have become involved in the rebellion in France in 1789?
Thomas Jefferson
Which two states gave up land to create the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.?
Virginia and Maryland
Which event increased negative feelings toward the French?
XYZ Affiar
How did Federalists defend the Alien and Sedition Acts?
as a necessary war precaution
Which method did the United States government use to get money from the citizens during the Revolutionary War?
bonds
What was the name of the department set up by Washington to help carry out the duties of the presidency?
cabinet
Which type of worker supported the Anti-Federalists?
farmers
How many departments were set up to help the president?
five
Approximately how much did the government owe the citizens of the United States after the Revolutionary War?
forty million
According to George Washington, what was the one reason a president should veto a bill?
if the president feels the bill is unconstitutional
What is the name given to a person who takes a financial risk in hopes of making a huge profit?
speculator
During Washington's presidency, where did Little Turtle and Blue Jacket lead raids against American settlers?
the Ohio River area
Which region of the country did not support the idea of the national government paying off state debts?
the South
Approximately how much did the United States owe to other nations at the end of the Revolutionary War?
twelve million
Which product caused farmers to rebel in 1794?
whiskey
Which statement represented a belief of George Washington?
A president should not propose laws.
Who proposed a plan in 1790 to pay off the nation's debt?
Alexander Hamilton
Which act(s) increased the time that was required for an immigrant to become an American citizen from five to fourteen years?
Alien Acts
Which political party favored France in foreign policy?
Anti-Federalist
What was one warning Washington gave during his farewell address?
He warned against the two-party system.
Who was the first Secretary of War?
Henry Knox
Who won the Election of 1796?
John Adams
Who led the Federalists?
John Adams and Alexander Hamilton