Washington and Adams Presidency

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"Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with the foreign world" came from

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Washington's Farewell Address

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What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?

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In order to increase revenue & get out of debt, the U.S. government placed a tax on whiskey. This angered many farmers.

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What was an effect of the Whiskey Rebellion?

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the new government was able to demonstrate its power

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In regards to foreign policy, what does Washington warn the nation about in the following quote , “Observe good faith and justice towards all nations… It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances.”

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To not make permanent alliances with European nations.

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A foreign policy that the United States wouldn't take sides in disputes between warring European countries

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Proclamation of Neutrality

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During the presidency of John Quincy Adams, three French agents would discuss a treaty with the U.S. only in exchange for a bribe. The incident came to be known as the

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XYZ Affair.

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In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against what?

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Forming permanent alliances with other countries

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All of the following are precedents set by President Washington EXCEPT: Served two terms as President, Established a court system, created departments within the executive branch called cabinets.

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funded a hospital for wounded troops.

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A group of advisors to assist him in running the country. This system is called______________

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Cabinet

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The first two political parties in American government were the Federalists and ____________________

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Democratic-Republicans