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Chapter 8 vThe Federalist Era
US History Quiz Review
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7th Grade
04/26/2011

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Inauguration
Definition
The ceremonial induction into a position
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Precedent
Definition
Tradition
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Cabinet
Definition

1.  A group of advisors to the president; 

2.  Three department heads(State, Treasury, War) and the attorney general

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Tariff
Definition
A tax on imports or exports
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National debt
Definition
The amount of money owed by the national government
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Nullify
Definition
To cancel or make ineffective
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Neutral or Neutrality
Definition
Not taking sides in a conflict
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Partison
Definition
Favoring one side of an issue
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Caucus(es)
Definition
A meeting held by a political party to choose the party's candidate for president or decide policy
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George Washington
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1st president
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John Adams
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1st VP and 2nd president
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Alexander Hamilton
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1st Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington (Federalist)
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Thomas Jefferson
Definition
First Secretary of State for George Washington and Vice President
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John Jay
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First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court under George Washington
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1st precedents as GW first went into office (2)
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1. Established cabinet
2. Title: Mr. President
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3 Depts of cabinet; Who and What purpose
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Dept. of State-relations with other nations
Dept. of War-defense of our nation
Dept. of Treasury-economic affairs
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President Washington year inauguratied? Nation's capitol
Definition
1. 1789
2. NYC
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Who barred from US ports?
Definition
Britain
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Hamilton's sec'y of Treasury wanted?
Definition
1. National Bank
2. National taxes and tarrifs
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Hamilton: to get South's support for paying bondholders, compromised how?
Definition
Moved capital farther south
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Where was the new capital? Between what 2 states?
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1. Washington, D.C.
2. Maryland, Virginia
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Treaty results for Britain?
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1. Jay's treaty British agreed to withdraw all people from American soil.
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Treaty results for Spain?
Definition
1. Pickney's treaty gave Americans free navigation of Mississippi River and right to trade at New Orleans
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Whiskey Rebellion: What precedent set? Why did they rebel?
Definition
1. President sent in troops to maintain social order 2. Farmers rebelled over having to pay a special tax on whiskey they made from surplus corn.
Term
Native Americans second battle and signing of treaty of Grenville: What was result?
Definition
1. Native Americans gave up Ohio River Valley
2.
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Federalist view of national government's strengths? Interpretation of constitution?
Definition
1. Strong central government
2. Loose interpretation of constitution
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What was the Democratic Republicicans view of government? Interpretation of constitution?
Definition

1. Strong state government

2. Strict intepretation of constitution

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2 Leaders: Why opposed to Hamilton's economic plans? Who should have a say in government?
Definition
1. Jefferson and Madison 2. Wanted common people to have say in government.
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2 Precedents set from "Farewell Address?"
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1. Limited president to two term maximum
2. Two political parties and no foreign alliances
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Election of 1796, result?
Definition

1.  Candidates sought office for the first time as members of political party.

2.  Adams/President ( Federalist) Jefferson/VP (Republican)

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What ammendment changed election process and how?
Definition

1. Ammendment 12

2. Electoral College

3. Separate vote, President and VP

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Why pass alien and sedition acts?
Definition

To protect the nation's security and

to control immigration

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John Adams: Who is VP? What party? What hurt his chances for a second term?
Definition

1. Jefferson, Democratic Republican

2. He didn't declare war

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