George Washington and John Adams Review Questions
What were other accomplishments of Adams?
-created the Treaty of Mortefontaine with France in 1800 -he was known as the Father of the Navy since he created the Department of the Navy -added a Secretary to his cabinet
What were some of Alexander Hamilton's accomplishments as Secretary of Treasury?
-set the course of the USA's economy -built the framework for a national money system -established a federal line of credit
Who was George Washington's Secretary of Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
When and what was the Whiskey Rebellion?
An uprising in 1794 that occurred when Pennsylvania farmers were up in arms due to a federal tax on Whiskey. (Proposed by Alexander Hamilton)
What did Washington do when the Whiskey Rebellion occurred?
As the first Commander in Chief, he had over 12,000 troops march to PA
What qualities did Washington bring to office?
Dignity, integrity, and honesty
What was John Adams's political party and place of birth?
Federalist; Born in MA
What was GW's political party and place of birth?
Federalist; Born in VA
What happened during the XYZ affairs?
France started seizing our ships because they did not want us trading with England. Adams sent a diplomatic team to France to solve the issue, but France reacted with a bribe. The men were known as X, Y, and Z.
Who created the executive branch and first cabinet?
George Washington
Who was the only president that did not serve in the White House?
George Washington
Who was the only president to be unanimously elected?
George Washington
Who was the first man to take the Oath of Office and what words did he add?
George Washington, he stated, "So help me God", which was the first presidential precedent.
Who chose the site of the nation's new capital? What was the sight called and unofficially named?
George Washington; it was on a land called the "Foggy Bottom" and it was unofficially named the City of Washington
When war broke out between England and France in 1793, who's side did Washington choose to be on?
He did not choose sides; he remained neutral
How did George Washington almost die in his first weeks as president?
He had a rare bacterial infection
What was John Adams's prior political experience?
He was a signer of the DOI, a member of the Continental Congress, Foreign Minister to France and England, and America's first Vice President
Who was George Washington's Secretary of War?
Henry Knox
When and where did GW's inauguration take place?
It took place on April 30, 1789 at the Federal Hall in NYC
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
It was a set of acts that made it a crime to falsely speak out against the government
Which two men were opposed to the idea of assumption? Why?
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson of VA; Virginia had already paid off their war debt
Who was the second president?
John Adams
Who was GW's wife and did he have children of his own?
Martha; no
When and where did John Adams's inauguration take place?
Philadelphia on March 4, 1797
What was arguably Washington's most influential precedent as president?
Stepping down after two terms
What were two events that occurred while John Adams was president?
The XYZ Affairs and the Alien and Sedition Acts, which had to do with the war escalating between England and France
Who was George Washington's Secretary of State?
Thomas Jefferson