American History Chapter 7 Launching a Nation

In January 1789 each of the 11 states that had passed the Constitution sent electors to choose the first President. This group was to form a group called what? Page 234.

Electoral College

What is a group of people called that represent the people's vote in choosing the president. Page 234

Electoral College

What were some of Martha Washington's duties as First Lady?

Entertain guest, attend social events with her husband, and ran the Presidential household.

What did farmers want from a new national government?

Fair tax laws. The right to settle western lands. No interference from the government.

Most citizen worked on/in the countryside and worked on farms, and wanted the government to do what?

Farmer wanted fair tax laws, the right to settle in western lands and they did not want the government to interfere with their daily lives.

George Washington became president in 1789 the same year what Revolution started?

French Revolution

Why was George Washington chosen as President? Page 234.

George Washington was selected the first President of the United States a majority of the citizens viewed him as an honest leader, a hero of the Revolution, and that he should be the first President.

A good guess is an educated guess. In other words, the guess is based on some knowledge or information. A word for an educated guess is

Inference

Why was New York City chosen as the capital of the United States?

It was one of the largest cities; it was a center of economic activity.

Who was elected the second President in 1796?

John Adams

In 1789 Congress passes this Act to create three levels of Federal Courts and define their powers and relations to state courts is what?

Judiciary Act of 1789.

The New Nation had high expectations. What did they want?

1. Improved trade. 2. Free of to many restrictions. 3. The Government to protect them. 4. Keep the economy stable.

What did the Republican Motherhood promote as a group?

1. They did not expect women to participate in politics or business. 2. Others in the group hoped that as a member they would lead some members to greater opportunities. 3. They hoped more women would receive an education. 4. Few families were willing to provide an education for their daughters.

How many citizens did New York and Philadelphia have as a population in this era?

25,000

In 1790 the United States was home to how many people?

4 million people.

Name George Washington's first cabinet.

Alexander Hamilton. Secretary of Treasury. Thomas Jefferson. Secretary of State. Henry Knox. Secretary of War. Samuel Osgood. Postmaster General.

Who designed the Washington Monument and in what year?

Architect Robert Mills in 1848. Mr. Mills also designed the U.S. Treasury Building and the Patent Office.

What women had the idea that women played an important role in teaching their children to be good citizens? Page 235

Judith Sargent Allen. (May 1, 1751 - June 9, 1820) was an early American advocate for women's rights, an essayist, playwright, poet, and letter writer. She was one of the first American proponents of the idea of the equality of the sexes—that women, like men, had the capability of intellectual accomplishment and should be able to achieve economic independence. Among many other influential pieces, her landmark essay "On the Equality of the Sexes" paved the way for new thoughts and ideas proposed by other feminist writers of the century. Abigail Adams Abigail Adams (née Smith; November 22 [O.S. November 11] 1744 - October 28, 1818) was the wife of John Adams and the mother of John Quincy Adams. She is now designated the first Second Lady and second First Lady of the United States, although these titles were not in use at the time. Adams's life is one of the most documented of the first ladies: she is remembered for the many letters she wrote to her husband while he stayed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Continental Congresses. John frequently sought the advice of Abigail on many matters, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. The letters serve as eyewitness accounts of the American Revolutionary War home front.

What was daily life like in early national America?

Most people lived in rural areas and farmed. Some lived and worked in towns. Most cities were small. The nation did have a few large cities such as New York City.

How did most women in the new republic spend their days?

Most spent long hours managing their households and outside the home to support their families.

President George Washington and members of Congress established a new

National government

When George Washington became President, there was no White House. Instead the President and the First Lady Martha Washington lived in a house on 3 Cherry Street in what city?

New York City.

What is an action or decision that later serves as an example?

Precedent.

This incident in 1786-1787 is considered one of the catalysts for creating a completely new governing document rather than amending the Articles of Confederation.

Shays' Rebellion. (1786-1787). Many struggling farmers that had fought in the Revolutionary War were taxed heavily in Massachusetts but were unable to pay the stiff taxes. Many lost their farms.

What did the New Nation struggle?

The New Government had one idea to belong to one United nation.

What made the establishment of a New Nation difficult?

The New Nation had to create policies and procedures.

How was federal judges selected?

The president nominated them, and Congress either approved or rejected the candidates.

The practice of presidents starting to meet with cabinets started with George Washington in 1792. True or False.

True.

Today the New York Stock Exchange was the economic hub of the United States. True or False.

True.

What stock exchange was started at this time under a buttonwood tree?

Wall Street.

Name the most famous monument of George Washington and where can it be found?

Washington Monument. Washington D.C.

The _________________Rebellion of 1794 occurred in western Pennsylvania by the elite and farmers. Alexander Hamilton taxed the farmers, with President George Washington leading 13,000 militiamen to suppress the rebellion.

Whiskey