As George Washington resigned after 2 terms, who became the candidates in the Election of 1796? Who won?
Adams vs Jefferson, Adams won by only 3 votes
Put in Order the 1st 3 Presidents
1) Washington 2) Adams 3) Jefferson
What was one major accomplishment in Adams Presidency?
He stayed out of war with France. He started the US Navy.
John Adams was the 1st __________ and the 2nd _______________ in American History.
Vice President, President
What were the Sedition Acts?
Gave the govt power to imprison anyone speaking ill against the govt.
Between what 2 states was the. new capital, Washington, located?
Maryland and Virginia
Which of these candidates became VP in the election of 1800?
Charles Pinckney
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
John Adams
This law forbid trade with ANY foreign country.
Sedition
Non-Intercourse Act
Embargo Act
Alien Acts
Thomas Jefferson served from which of these years?
1801-1809
1789-1797
1797-1805
1801-1805
Where were the 1st 3 presidents from? (states)
Massachusetts and Virginia
What did the 1st parties; the Federalist and Anti-Federalists stand for?
Feds - Strong Central Govt, Industrial economy in big cities. Anti- Weak central government, economy based on FARMING
Why were some states opposed to the Alien and Sedition Acts?
They claimed it infringed upon their "Bill of Rights" in the constitution. 1st 10 amendments.
What major event happened in Jefferson's 1st term?
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory
Washington served from 1789-1797. What years did Adams serve for?
1797-1801. He only served 1 term.
Why did Jefferson have a different VP than his 1st term, in his 2nd?
Aaron Burr bro
What were the Alien Acts?
Gave the Govt power to deport or imprison any foreign immigrant deemed a danger (French).
What is "impressment" in American History?
When a nation captures your sailors and forces them to work on foreign ships.
Identify 2 positions in the Presidents cabinet and what they do
Secretary of State - deals with foreign nations. Secretary of Treasury - deals with the nations money. Secretary of Defense - in charge of defending the country
Thomas Jefferson and John adams died when?
Same day, July 4th, 1826, 50 years after the declaration of indepdence.
Why did the Whiskey Rebellion OCCUR?
farmers in America were upset with a tax put on the sale of whiskey.
Identify 2 laws that Adams passed during his Presidency. Do not have to explain them.
Alien Acts, Sedition Acts
How did Washington get the Southern representatitves to agree to Hamilton's DEBT PLAN?
He offered them the new capital in the South, Washington DC.
When France and Britain wen to war in 1795, whose side did Washington choose and WHY?
NEITHER, he stayed Neutral. He knew we were not ready to fight in another war in our young nation.
Identify 3 PRECEDENTS that Washington set for future Presidents
"so help me god", 2 terms, neutrality, choosing a cabinet
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