Us History Early America
When did GW die?
December 14, 1799
What were some of Washington's precidencies?
Don't have two political parties, don't let debt stack up too high, stay away from very close relationships with foreign countries
Who were most of the $44 million in national debt going towards?
Ex Revolutionary War Veterans
Who was the first president of America?
George Washington
What did Hamilton and Burr do during their duel?
Hamilton intentionally fired to the side of Burr, while Burr landed a shot in the gut of Hamilton
What type of government did Hamilton want, what type did Jefferson want?
Hamilton wanted. a strong central one, while Jefferson wanted state governments
How did Hamilton want to pay the debt back towards certain groups of citizens?
He wanted to pay back the rich and important ones first, while the poor ones were basically told tough luck.
How did Washington announce his farewell letter?
He wrote it out and handed copies out, he didn't have a speech.
Who was the second president of America?
John Adams
What were John Adams last words and who died 4 hours before him?
"Thomas Jefferson survives" yet Jefferson died 4 hours earlier on the same day
How members were on the original Supreme Court?
1 Chief Justice, 5 Associate Judges (now 9)
What year did the Bill of Rights get ratified in?
1791
What Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence did Adams die on?
50th anniversary
Who were the Vice Presidents of Adams and Jefferson when running against each other in 1800?
Adams - Charles Pickney Jefferson - Aaron Burr
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Laws the made it a crime to say anything bad about the government (completely taking away freedom of speech)
Where did GW die?
Laying in bed in his house in Mount Vernon
What does Adams do about the French Revolution?
Nothing, he stays out of other countries business
What was Alexander Hamilton's treasury plan?
Py off the debts owed to France and Netherlands, pay off private citizens, issue new bonds and pay off old bonds, fed governments should assume state debts.
Which state was the last to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
What were some problems from the start for Washington?
Set an example as the 1st president, pay off massive debts, unite the citizens, earn respect from foreign countries, test the constitution
Why was Hamilton's financial plan so controversial?
Some states already paid off their debts, meaning they would have to help pay off other states debts that weren't paid off.
What happened during the compromise of 1790?
The central govt. moved from NY to Philladelphia, which then got moved to DC 10 years later.
Were Republicans anti-federalists or federalists? Who were they following?
They were anti-federalists, run by Jefferson and Madison
What was France doing to US ships trying to trade with Great Britain?
They would hijack them and take them over.
Who was the third president of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Whaat was America's total debt and what were the three sections?
Total= $80 million National debt= $44 million State debt= $21.5 million International debt=$12 million
What Treaty did John Adams, John Jay, and Ben Franklin negotiate?
Treaty of Paris
Who were in the roles of the first cabinet?
Vice President - John Adams Secretary of State - Thomas Jefferson Secretary of Treasury - Alexander Hamilton Secretary of War - Henry Knox Attorney General - Edmund Randolph
What were the roles of the first cabinet?
Vice President, Secretary of State, secretary of treasury, secretary of war, attorney general