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Chapter 9 condensed
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the only American president to be elected unanimously by members of the Electoral College? | George Washington |
| Where was George Washington sworn in as our nation's first president? | New York City |
| Who served as vice president under George Washington? | John Adams |
| A group of department heads who serve as advisors to the president. | the Cabinet |
| An example that is set for others to follow. | precedent |
| Who was the head of the Treasury Department during Washington's presidency? | Alexander Hamilton |
| Who was Secretary of State during Washington's first term? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Which department oversees our nation's finances? | Treasury |
| Why was it important for the U.S. to repay it debts? | To earn the respect of American citizens and foreign countries who loaned money to the government. |
| Hamilton's plan to strengthen the U.S. economy included _________. | 1. Pay off war debts 2. Raise government revenue (income) 3. Create a national bank |
| To gain southern support for Hamilton's financial plan, northern states agreed to move the nation's capital farther ___. | south |
| A tax on imported goods is called a _____________. | tariff |
| Who argued that the Constitution did not give the government the power to create a national bank? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Who argued that a national bank was necessary for the government to carry out its duties? | Alexander Hamilton |
| Which event was the first to challenge the power and authority of the new government? | Whiskey Rebellion |
| The Whiskey Rebellion mainly affected American ___________. | farmers |
| A group of people that tries to promote its ideas and influence government. | political party |
| In his farewell address, Washington warned Americans about the dangers of _____________. | political parties and getting involved in foreign affairs |
| What did President Washington decide about the war between France and Britain? | the U.S. would remain neutral in the war between France and Britain. |
| What issues divided Americans during Washington's presidency? | the power of the federal government, interpreting the Constitution, the economy, foreign affairs |
| Who was the first president to govern from the new capital in Washington, D.C.? | John Adams |
| How did the French Revolution affect the United States? | Americans were divided over their support for the Revolution, Washington declared that the U.S. would remain neutral, Congress passed a law forbidding the U.S. to get involved |
| The Whiskey Rebellion proved that the federal government had the power to enforce the nation's laws. | True |
| Why did the French Revolution put the United States in an awkward position? | France was our ally but Britain was our #1 trading partner which was important to our economy. |
| Who won the election of 1796 to become the 2nd president of the United States? | John Adams |
| Who was the vice president under John Adams? | Thomas Jefferson |
| As president and vice president, why would Adams and Jefferson have trouble working together? | They were from 2 different political parties |
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