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