Washington, Adams, Jefferson pres test

Lewis and clark proved

one could get to pacific ocean by land

Revolution of 1800

peaceful transfer of power

Result of the excise tax put on whiskey

there was a rebellion in pennsylvania

In foreign conflict, Washington chose to

remain neutral

Who supported the establish of national bank

Hamilton

Believed national debt was good and established unity

Hamilton

Jefferson response go order in council

Embargo act

Country where pinckney treaty was signed=

Spain

Amount spent on louisiana purchase

$15000

Who did George Washington marry?

Martha Custis, a wealthy widow

Describe George Washingtons teeth

ivory teeth and cow teeth

Because of a lack of government, what precedent does Washington set

two term “limit“

Who does George Washington choose as VP?

John Adams

What did George Washington do with his slaves after his death

release themin his will, providing for their gradual emancipation.

Under the Judiciary act of 1738, how many judges are est.?

1 chief justice and 5 justices

What does George Washington do to help him run government

Establish a cabinet

Under G.W., Sec. of state

Thomas Jefferson

Under G.W., Sec. of treasury

Alexander Hamilton

Under G.W., Sec. of War

Henry Knox

Under G.W., Attorney general

Edmund Rudolph

What was Hamiltons goal during Washington’s presidency?

Set a strong US economy

What is Hamiltons plan for the US foreign debt?

Pay off national debt (debt to France and England)

What is Hamiltons plan for state debt?

Federal government assumes states debt

How did Hamilton plan to protect manufacturing?

putting tariffs on imported goods

What was Hamiltons plan for creating a bank

A central national bank

Hamilton political alignment

Federalist

Thomas Jefferson alignment

Democratic-republican, later Jeffersonian

Federalist view on who should have rights

A strong central government

D-R view on who should have rights

The states

Under Hamiltons plan, how would the national bank be funded?

by the government and private investors

Hamilton intrepretation

loose

Jefferson interpretation

Strict

Why did Jefferson object to the national bank?

No authorization in the Constitution for a national bank

Why does Jefferson fear a national bank

He fears it would benefit the rich and hurt indebted famers

What reason in the constitution does Jefferson site as the reason there shouldn’t be a national gov?

All powers not granted to the government are granted to the state

How does Hamilton refute D-R claims of unconstitutionality of national bank

Necessary and proper clause

Where does Jefferson suggested the capital be moved?

The river of the Potomac

American view point of French Revolution

Liked revolution, disliked executions

What is the problem with supporting the French in their revolution

Our treaty is with the monarch, not the revolutionaries

Jeffersonian view on French rev

Sympathize with the cause and wants to help

Why won’t Washington allow the U.S. in European conflicts

Believes our young nation would not survive war

What stance does G.W. take on foreign conflicts

It’s best to remain neutral

How does G.W. prove his neutrality?

Proclamation of neutrality

John Jay status

A very wealthy aristocrat

What role has John Jay played for the US government previously?

A diplomat

Why is John Jay sent to London?

To avoid war because he is chief justice

What about the presence of British call for Jays treaty?

British presence in Western U.S. fur trading

What about sea affairs call for Jays treaty?

Impressment of merchants and are breaking ships and goods

Impressment is what?

The act of forcefully taking a ships crew and forcing them to work for you

Why did the British impress many US ships

They believed we were sending goods to French (who they were in conflict with)

Who are the British impressing

Merchants who are skilled shipmen

After Jays treaty, what effect occured between the N.A. and the British

British are still giving weapons to Native Americans

After Jays treaty, what act is still occuring on water

Impressement

What was a positive effect of Jays treaty?

British leave U.S. soil

What was a positive effect of Jays treaty?

British stop messing up ships

Who is Pinckneys treaty between

U.S. and Spain

What did the US ask for in the Pickney treaty?

Free navigation of the Mississippi and New Orleans

Why did the Spanish give the US what they did in the Pickney treaty?

They feared conflict with the US

One was an economical benefit of the Pickney treaty for the US

Right to deposit

Right to deposit means

US could transfer cargo w/wo paying taxes to Spain

What was another land benefit of the Pickney treaty

The northern Florida boundary is settled

What is the Native American reaction to American encroachment

resistance1``````w

What is one way the British get back at the U.S.?

Provide fire arms to Native Americans

What was the point of the battle of fallen timbers

Battle over Ohio River Valley

What was an effect of the Treaty of Greenville

Native Americans surrendered claims to Ohio territory

Why is Anthony Wayne considered “Mad“?

For his aggressive training styles and fighting strategies

What product is taxed in the rebellion

Whiskey

Who wants to tax whiskey?

Alexander Hamilton

Why does A. Ham. want to tax whiskey?

He considers it a luxury

What is the reaction to the Whiskey tax?

Infatuation leading to rebellion

Who does the Whiskey tax effect most?

Whiskey Makers in Pennsylvania

How does Washington react to whiskey rebellion?

Called 13,000 troops to put down rebellion by force if necessary

What political party doe the Anti Federalists become?

Democratic-republicans

Does Hamiltons plan work?

It does

What is an effect of Hamilton’s financial plan?

Re-established US credit

What was an effect of the Whiskey Rebellion

Showed strength of Gov

How many terms did Washington serve?

2

Why or how did Washington leave office?

Retired

Why did Washington leave office?

To make America not look like a monarchy

What did G.W. warn about alliances?

Permanent foreign alliances are bad

What did G.W. warn about political parties?

Official political parties will divide a nation

Who wrote G.W.’s farewell address

Alexander Hamilton

After Washington retires, who do the federalists support?

John Adams

What is John Adams response to G.W. retiring?

Steps down from sec. of state and runs for president

After Washington retires, who do the D-R support

Thomas Jefferson

What is A. Ham.’s response to Adams and Jeff. running for president?

Steps down from head of Treasury

Why does Hamilton step down from head of Treasury?

Hates both Adams and Jefferson

Around 1800, how are pres. and vice pres. picked?

Winning person=president, person in second=vice president

What suspicion do the French have about America?

Jays treaty is one more step towards a British American alliance

What comes out of French’s suspicions of the Jays treaty?

French war ships begin seizing American merchant ships

Who wins, Adams or Jefferson?

Adams

How many men does Adams appoint to go sort out XYZ affairs?

3

What does the US ask of France in XYZ affairs?

To realize no nefarious activity and relinquish American ships

Why is it called the XYZ affairs?

Because the French ministers they spoke to were never identified, so they are referred to as X, Y, Z

What do XYZ demand?

32 million florian’s and a bribe of 25000

Pending American payment to XYZ, what would the American diplomats get?

To speak to Talleyrand

How does Adams feel about the XYZ affairs?

He is pissed

What does Adams prepare in response to XYZ affairs?

Prepares to start war

Post French rev, who is leading France

Napoleon

Alien act is

raised the residence requirements for Aliens who desire to be citizens from 5 to 14 years