1st Presidents & Formation of Political Parties

A 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania, during George Washington's presidency, in response to a federal excise tax on whiskey production, demonstrating the new government's ability to enforce its laws.

• Whiskey Revolution
• Whiskey Uprising
• Whiskey Protest
• Whiskey Rebellion

As the first U.S. president, he set important precedents and helped establish the authority and stability of the new federal government.

• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

A strong sense of loyalty and pride toward the newly formed nation, promoting unity and the development of a shared American identity.

• nationalism
• patriotism
• isolationism

To ensure that laws and regulations are followed and obeyed, often involving the use of government authority and power.

• compliance
• regulation
• legislation
• enforce

Organized groups of people with common political beliefs and goals.

• interest groups
• social clubs
• sports teams
• political parties

Led by Alexander Hamilton, they were supporters of a strong federal government, a national bank, and protective tariffs.

• Republicans
• Democrats
• Whigs
• Federalists

Led by Thomas Jefferson, favored a limited federal government and greater state sovereignty, representing the opposition to Federalists and promoting agrarian and democratic ideals.

• Democratic-Republican Party
• Democratic Party
• Whig Party
• Federalist Party

Federalist leader who advocated for a strong central government, economic stability, and the establishment of a national bank.

• Alexander Hamilton
• John Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson

Leader of the Democratic-Republicans, believed in a more limited federal government and agrarian society.

• George Washington
• John Adams
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson

This consists of the heads of various executive departments, appointed by the president to advise and assist in making important decisions related to government policies and administration.

• Presidential Cabinet

• Congress
• Supreme Court
• Senate