Lecture Notes on George Washington's Presidency and Early American Politics

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and figures from a lecture on George Washington's presidency, the National Bank debate, and the Whiskey Rebellion.

Implied Powers (Regarding National Bank)

Alexander Hamilton's view that the Constitution implied the power to create a national bank.

Strict Construction (Regarding National Bank)

James Madison and Thomas Jefferson both agreed that the Constitution did not explicitly grant the power to create a national bank.

Whiskey Rebellion Cause

Tax on whiskey that angered farmers.

Whiskey Rebellion Response

George Washington sent soldiers to stop the rebellion, demonstrating the power of the federal government.

Secretary of Treasury

Alexander Hamilton's position in Washington's cabinet.

Alexander Hamilton's Experience

Hard work, fighting in the war, and setting up the Constitutional Convention.

Secretary of State

Thomas Jefferson's position in Washington's cabinet.

Thomas Jefferson's Experience

Served as ambassador to France and wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Secretary of War

Henry Knox's position in Washington's cabinet.

Attorney General

Edmund Randolph's position in Washington's cabinet.

Precedents

Traditions started by George Washington.

Washington's Precedents

Working closely with Congress, creating departments in the executive branch, serving for two terms, and setting up a cabinet.

Judiciary Act of 1789

Established a federal court system and gave the federal court more power.