Unit 4 Early Republic

Which was not a precedent set by George Washington

• only serving two terms

• being called Mr President

• creating a cabinet

• having a first lady to help make decisions

Who. was the first Secretary of State in George Washington's presidency?

• Joe Biden

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

The advisors to the President are known as

• Cabinet

• Closet

• Council

• Elders

After the War of 1812

• the War Hawks lost power

• America lost

• Americans regretted the war

• Americans felt more confident/proud of their country

Why is the election of 1800 important?

• first peaceful transfer of power between political parties

• it is decided in a run-off election between tied candidates

• it is the first time more than one candidate competes

• it is the end of Anti-Federalist power in government

his political party supported the common man, agriculture, and states rights

• Democrat-Republicans

• Federalist

This political party supported rule by elites, industry, and more power for federal government

• Federalists

• Democrat-Republicans

• Whigs

Washington warned against forming these institutions in his Farewell Address

• Political Parties

• the Bank of the U.S.

• Three branches of government

• the House and Senate

The War Hawks

• supported going to war with Britain

• Native American tribe fighting against U.S. expansion

• were led by John Adams

• were against Louisiana Purchase

Why did America fight in the War of 1812?

• A. British Impressment (Taking Ships)

• B. Trade embargoes with the War Hawks

• C. Britain did not see the U.S. as an independent country

• Both A & C