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Youngs History Ch7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Electoral College | A group of people selected from each of the states to cast votes in presidential elections |
| Precedent | An action or decision that later serves as an example |
| National Debt | The total amount of money owed by a country to it's lenders |
| Bonds | Certificates that represent money the government has borrowed from private citizens |
| Speculators | Investors who buy items at low prices in hopes that the values will rise |
| French Revolution | French rebellion that began in 1789 in which the French people overthrew the monarchy and made their country a republic. |
| Neutrality Proclamation | A statement made in 1793 by president George Washington that the United States would not side with any of the nations at war in Europe following the French Revolution |
| Martha Washington | first "First Lady" of the United States |
| John Adams | first Vice President of the United States |
| loose construction | Hamilton wanted this |
| strict construction | Jefferson wanted this |
| John Jay | Washington sent him to London to work out a compromise with the British government in 1794 |
| Pinckney's Treaty | October 1795 settled the border and trade disputes with Spain |
| Interesting things about Martha Washington: | She was graceful and elegant Oldest of 8 siblings One of the richest women in Virginia Joined her husband on Battlegrounds Did not enjoy being First Lady |
| Accomplishment of Alexander Hamilton | Convinced Washington and Congress to start the Bank of the US |
| How was Benjamin Banneker's life different from most African Americans? | Many African Americans were slaves, but he was not. |