History chapter 7 section 1 and 2
what 2 important precedents were established for the federal government that would be carried on through other presidents rule? (SHORT ANSWER)
1) Term limits 2) the presidential cabinet 3) federal court system
who was Washington's secretary of treasury
Alexander Hamilton
who was the first president of the united states and what year was he elected?
George Washington & 1789
in the late 1700's what were the only 2 cities that had populations greater than 25,000?
New York City and Philidelphia
what city served as the first capital of the united states
New York City, largest city in the U.S. and center for trading: second was philidelphia then Washington D.C.
who was Washington's secretary of state?
Thomas Jefferson
who did the democratic republican party choose as their candidate
Thomas Jefferson and aaron burr
what was the purpose of the judiciary act of 1789?
a law that set up 3 levels of federal courts and defined their powers over the states courts
a decision reached by 2 or more people
agreement
why was following Washington a challenge for president adams
americans adored Washington and adams didn't have his leadership qualities
wanted a limited federal government and they supported agriculture. Thomas Jefferson helped form this
democratic republican party
a body of electors who represent the peoples vote in choosing the president
electoral college
wanted a strong federal government and supported industry and trade. alexander Hamilton helped form this
federal party
what 2 parties dominated the 1796 election?
federalist and democratic republican party
who did the federalist choose as their candidate
john adams
who was the first vice president of the united states
john adams
who won the 1796 election
john adams- pres Thomas Jefferson-VP
what was daily life like in early national America?
most people lived in farm land
a group that helps elect people and shape policies
political parties
why was the election of 1796 different from the previous election?
political parties began to form and more than 1 canadit became president
an action or decision that later serves as an example
precedent
who appoints federal judges
president with senate approval
a group of advisers who keeps the president informed on political matters- Washington started with 4 cabinets
presidential cabinet
the idea that women played an important role in teaching their children to be good citizens
republican motherhood
why was Washington elected president?
the states that ratified the constitution selected electors who 100% voted for Washington as president
how did the president and the cabinet members interact?
they advised president on matters in their cabinet
how did americans feel about the future of their new government in 1790?
they wanted it to protect them and keep the economy stable but didn't want to interfear in daily life
what was Martha Washington's job as first lady?
to entertain guest and attend social events with her husband
what was Washington's goal as the first president?
to set a precedent for future governments
