in 1789, the united states was _______ of its size todayyy
one fourth
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washington knew his actions would set a _______ - a model for future presidents
precedent
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washington’s group of advisors overtime became known as hissss ________
cabinet
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the actions of gEoRgE washington, thomas jefferson, and other leaders of the U.S. were important because ________
the helped determine how the federal government would work
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whether the constitution allowed it, the bank of the U.S. was set up in ______ to issue paper money and make loans to farmers after much discussion and businesss
1791
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a tax liquor led to the ___________, which marked the first time the government sent troops to fight american citizens
whiskey rebellion
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a ceremony in which the president takes the oath of officeeee
inauguration
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an example to be followed by others in the future
precedent
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a certificate issued by a government for an amount of money that the government promises to pay back with interesttt
bond
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people who invest in risky ventures in the hope of making a large profit.
speculator
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contrary to what is permitted by the cccconstitution
uncostitutional
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a tax on imported gooooods
tarrif
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george washington often spoke out against ________
factions
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the two parties that took shape during the first half of the 1790s eventually got the name _____ __and__ ______
republicans and federalists
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thomas jefferson was one of the first leaders of the ____________
republican party
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alexander hamilton disagreed with thomas jerfferson on many issues such as _________
the national bank
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alexander hamilton and thomas jerfferson disagreed about the power of the ___________. hamilton wanted the federal government to have more power than the *_____________*
federal government, state government
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hamuiton and jerfferson also differed over forgein policy. thomas supported _______ the nation that supported the U.S. during the american revolution
france
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john adams was elected president in 1796, he was a ________
federalist
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how did the ferderalist and the republicans interpret the constitution differently?
the federalist favored a loose interpretation of the constitution and greater power for the federal government. the republicans favored a strict interpretation of the constitution and more power for the states