Washington, Adams, Louisiana Purchase

What is a precedent?

• An action that is allowed by the Constitution

• An action that serves as an example for the future

• An action that tells us about the past

• An action that details what government can or cannot do

What is a bond?

• A note that someone owes you money

• An agreement made in Congress

• Certificate of value sold for less than it was bought for

• Certificate of debt with promise to buy back at higher price

What is a speculator?

• Someone who predicts the future

• Someone who invests money in the stock market

• Someone who buys something low to sell it high

• Someone who makes money illegally

What was the Neutrality Proclamation?

• Agreement to stay out of war between England and France

• U.S. agreement to not fight anymore wars

• Agreement to not trade goods with England or France

• Agreement to buy new land from France

What started the Whiskey Rebellion?

• A shortage of whiskey

• A ban on whiskey

• A tax on whiskey

• Drinking too much whiskey

What was Thomas Jefferson's role in Washington's cabinet?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Treasury

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of Education

What was Alexander Hamilton's role in George Washington's cabinet?

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Homeland Security

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Treasury

What was one of the earliest problems facing the nation after ratifying the Constitution?

• Paying the national debt

• A poor economy

• Defending the nation

• Wars in Europe

How did Washington D.C. become the nation’s capital city?

• Warm southern temperatures

• George Washington moved to a new city

• NYC became too crowded

• Southern states agreeing to pay national debt

What was the importance of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Demonstrated the strength of the federal government

• Proved that people had power over government

• Allowed farmers to not pay their taxes

• Created a stronger military