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American History
Question | Answer |
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Who was unanimously chosen as the first president of the U.S. under the constitution? | George Washington |
Define Precendent | Traditions |
Define Presidential Cabinet | the people who advise the president |
Secretary of State under Washington | Thomas Jefferson |
Secretary of Treasure under Washington | Alexander Hamilton |
Secretary of War under Washington | Henry Knox |
Attorney General under Washington | Edmond Randolf |
The Judiciary Act of 1789 | a federal court system w/ 13 district courts and 3 circuit courts |
National Debt | the amount the national government owes |
Alexander Hamilton's plan to pay off debt | Selling savings bonds |
Who memorized the plans to build the city and led in the building of the capitol | Benjamin Bannacker |
Unconstitutional | Not consistant with the constitution |
Tariff | tax on imports |
When was the first time federal government forced the states to do something they did not agree to | The Whiskey Rebellion |
Problems between native americans and government | US had no power US keep taking land, pushing natives away |
What happened in Europe shortly after George Washington became president | The French Revolution |
What European countries were fighting in 1793 | France and Great Britain |
Who's side was the U.S. on in the war in Europe | Neutral |
Who was the diplomat sent to recruit american volunteers? | Edmond Genet |
Jay's Treaty | British were to withdraw from American soil |
The Pickney Treaty | Agreement made with British so farmers could use a river |
A presidential term | 4 years |
How did Washington deliver his farewell address | in the newspaper |
What city was used to inaugurate George Washington? | New York City |
Who got to pick where the federal capitol would be built | The south asked George Washington |
The river that is located near the capital | Potomac River |
The person who designed the capital | James Hoban |
Architech that was going to build washington dc | Pierre L'Enfant |