7.3 History

John Jay

was the first chief justice of the supreme court.

Patent

promotes inventions and to protect private property.

Judiciary Act of 1789

set up a federal court system as outlined in the constitution. the act established a supreme court with a chief justice and five associate justices.

what sparked the whiskey rebellion? How did president Washington respond?

The first federal excise tax, which congress placed on whiskey, caused many problem. Many western farmers raised large amounts of corn because the corn was too bulky to be transported to markets on the eastern seaboard, they used it to make whiskey, which they depended on for a large part of their income. President Washington decided to meet the rebellion with a show of force and led 15,000 troops to put down the uprising.

Jay treaty

England agreed to abandon her forts on Americas northwestern frontier by June 1, 1796

What is the presidents cabinet? Name the first cabinet members and their official titles.

The presidents cabinet was the name given to the presidents advisers that consisted of five able men. Alexander Hamilton was the first secretary of the treasury put the new nation on a sound financial footing which led to worldwide respect, allowing the united states to maintain its defenses and promote economic security. Henry Knox as secretary of war. Edmond Randolph as the Attorney General. John Jay was the first chief justice f the Supreme Court.

who chose the sight for Washington D.C.? where is it located

Washington chose the sight for D.C. It is located in the woods on the river between Maryland and Virginia.

why is John Adams remembered as the father of american conservatism?

because of his belief in freedom with responsibility and his defense of the constitution as a document which checked the selfish nature of man.

How did George Washington conclude his oath of office?

by putting his right hand on the Bible and saying,"so help me God."

Mint act

established a federal mint and provided for the coinage of gold, silver, and copper.

Pierre L'Enfant

famous french architect that President Washington commissioned to design Washington D.C.

Explain the difference between a loose constructionist and a strict constructionist.

loose construction or interpretation, of the constitution because they wished to expand the power of the central governments. strict construction interpret the constitution exactly as it was written.

what is a gold standard?

meaning that all bank notes must be backed by silver and gold.

what did the Pinckney Treaty accomplish

settled the disputed boundary between Spanish west Florida and the United States.

who was the first president and vice president. where was the first nations capital

the first president was George Washington. His vice president was John Adams. the nations first capital was New York City.

Inauguration

the formal ceremony in which a president is officially placed in office.