Framers of the Constitution

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This leader was elected as the first Vice President and second President of the United States. He was a leader in the Federalist Party and wanted a strong central government.

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John Adams

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This leader was named the Secretary of Treasury. He proposed a series of laws that improved the financial standing of the new nation. He helped establish the capital city, Washington, DC and became the leader of the Federalist Party.

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Alexander Hamilton

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This leader was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He strengthened the role of the Supreme Court by asserting the right of the Supreme Court to review laws and determine if they are constitutional. He was a Federalist, so he wanted to strengthen the federal government.

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John Marshall

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This leader was the major author of the Constitution, served in the first United States Congress, wrote the amendments that became the Bill of Rights, was a leader in the Democratic-Republican Party, and became the fourth President of the United States.

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James Madison

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Who was the first President of the United States after serving as the Commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, establishing precedents for later presidents and laying the foundation of trust in the United States government? Options: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, James Madison

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George Washington

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This leader was the main author of the Declaration of Independence. He became the first Secretary of State. He was the leader of the Democratic-Republican Party and became the third President of the United States.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Federalists wanted...

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A strong national government

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Democratic/Republican Party wanted...

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Stronger State Governments rather than a Stronger National Government

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Federalists were....

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Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall, and John Adams

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Anti-Federalists (Democratic-Republican Party) were

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James Madison and Thomas Jefferson