Chapt 8: Washington's Gov't

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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To deal with the national debt, Alexander Hamilton wanted the government to ________.

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take over states’ war debts

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Federalists believed the country’s economy would grow if the country supported ___.

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manufacturing and business

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Jefferson disagreed with the idea of ________, which wasn’t written in the Constitution.

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a National Bank

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The Democratic-Republican Party wanted to support France in their revolution because _______.

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France demanded equal treatment for lower classes and had supported the U.S. during our revolution

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In the ____________, French agents demanded a large bribe and loan from American diplomats before they could see the French foreign minister.

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XYZ Affair

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What are tariffs?

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taxes on imports and exports

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What was the French Revolution?

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revolt of the French people against their king in 1789; they created a republican government

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What does "loose interpretation" of the Constitution mean?

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idea that Congress and the president have broad powers to make laws that are good for the country

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What is the "Cabinet" when we talk about U.S. government?

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heads of the departments that advise the president