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social studies unit9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| inaugurate | to swear into office |
| strict construction | the government only has the powers that it says it can do. |
| faction | political group |
| whiskey rebellion | whiskey rebellion - farmers in Pennsylvania refused to pay tax, Washington led an army of 13,000 troops into Pennsylvania and proved the government could and would in force its laws. |
| George washington | congress called him "Mr. president" set important precedents for the executive branch of government. |
| Washington's cabinet | created a presidential cabinet (groups of advisors) Secretary of State – Thomas Jefferson – relations with other nations (foreign affairs) Secretary of the Treasury – Alexander Hamilton – finances Secretary of War – Henry Knox – military and defense At |
| Hamilton's financial plan | Pay all war debt (U.S. will be respected by others) High Tariffs (generate revenue for the govt and protect US businesses) Create a National Bank (place to keep U.S. money and generate revenue through interest) in order to get Jefferson to support the b |