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American History
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |