The Federalist Era

Who was the first president of the United States?

• John Hancock

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow.

• bond

• precedent

• compromise

• ordinance

All of the following were challenges faced by Washington's administration EXCEPT

• There was no example of a similar government to guide them.

• The Constitution was vague or lacked details on certain responsibilities.

• The nation was in debt and there was a financial crisis.

• The nation lacked a strong and capable leader.

Which of the following is NOT a precedent established by Washington?

• creation of the cabinet

• the farewell address

• "Mr. President"

• Refusing to shake hands with people.

Some states refused to ratify (approve) the Constitution unless...

• a Bill of Rights was added.

• George Washington became president.

• War was declared on France.

• Bonds were payed at full value.

This event involved protests by farmers in western Pennsylvania against a tax and established the precedent of executive authority by the president.

• Shays' Rebellion

• Bacon's Rebellion

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Pinckney's Rebellion

Which political party was Pro-France and Anti-Britain?

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republican

This event involved French officials and resulted in Adams becoming unpopular with his own party.

• XYZ Affair

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority.

• sedition

• treason

• caucus

• states' rights

Identify the first Secretary of Treasury

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox