Who was the first president of the United States under the new constitution?
George Washington.
Who was the first vice president under the new constitution?
John Adams.
Who was the head of the state department under Washington?
Thomas Jefferson.
Who was the head of the treasury under Washington?
Alexander Hamilton.
What did the Judiciary Act of 1787 do?
This established federal court systems.
Why did Hamilton want to pay off the national debt?
Hamilton thought that the people who gave them the money would see them as a bad investment, and Hamilton thought that the investors' trust was important for building a new nation.
What compromise did Hamilton make with the southern states for them to agree to the federal government acquiring state debts?
The compromise was that the National Government would take over all state’s debts, and in return, the capital would be in the South.
Why was Washington concerned about political parties in his farewell address?
He believed that political parties would separate the nation.
Describe the federalist party. Who was the leader of the party? What did they believe in?
The Federalist party was led by Alexander Hamilton; they believed in implied powers. Implied powers are things that aren’t directly stated in the Constitution but are implied, like establishing a national bank.
Describe the republican party. Who was the leader of the party? What did they believe in?
The Republican party was led by Thomas Jefferson, who believed in enumerated powers. Enumerated powers limit the federal government based on what is said in the constitution.
What is the difference between enumerated powers and implied powers?
Implied powers are implied from the constitution, while enumerated powers are directly from the constitution.
What was the Federalist argument for: the national bank debate, the role of the people debate, and the french revolution debate?
Federalists wanted to establish a national bank, they thought that the people should not have a say in large matters, and they believed that America shouldn’t get involved in order to stay neutral.
What was the Republican argument for: the national bank debate, the role of the people debate, and the french revolution debate?
The Republicans believed that a National bank gave the government too much power, they believed that the people should be involved in major topics, and they believed that we should help France because we owed them.
What was the XYZ Affair?
The XYZ Affair occurred when France heard about Jay’s Treaty and how America was open to trade. France was not happy with this and sent three French Diplomats nicknamed “X”, “Y”, and “Z”. These diplomats started wanting bribes and got greedy, which led many people to write letters pushing for war against France. They then proceed to have an undeclared naval war against France for the next two years.
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Alien and Sedition Act was a way for the Government to deport non-citizens out of America because they thought that they were a threat to national security. The Sedition Act was a way to punish Americans who had criticized the Government. Under this act, the government arrested many people who spoke their minds.
What were Jefferson’s early accomplishments?
Some of Jefferson’s early accomplishments include that he reduced the national debt, limiting federal workers, and getting rid of most federal taxes.
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase was when the U.S. bought the whole middle of the country from France for only 15 million dollars.
Explain the significance of the Marbury vs. Madison decision.
It was the first time a federal court overturned an act of congress because it was unconstitutional.
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