1. It is an example to be followed. George Washington set some up.
What is a precedent?
It is an example to be followed. George Washington set some up.

2. What were two of the precedents set by George Washington?
He appoints the first cabinet who will serve as his advisors.
Set a 2 term limit for Presidents
He was against forming political parties
Set a policy of neutrality- the US would not interfere with other countries’ problems

3. What does it mean when the president has a “loose interpretation” of the Constitution?
The president will feel like he can make decisions for the country that are not in constitution, but he thinks are necessary and proper

4. A tax on goods that are imported from another country
What is a tariff?
A tax on goods that are imported from another country

5. Why did Hamilton like tariffs?
He thought they would stop people from buying foreign goods. He thought people would buy goods made in America and that would help American business grow.

6. What were two of the three ideas in Hamilton’s economic plan?
1 The national government assuming the state debts
2 the chartering of a National Bank
3 The passage of a high protective tariff

7. What was the XYZ Affair?
President Adams had criticized the French Revolution, so France began to break off relations with the U.S. Adams sent delegates to meet with the French foreign minister in the hopes of working things out. Three of the prime minister’s men told the American delegates that they could meet with prime minister only in exchange for a very large bribe. The agents told the Americans that the prime minister requested a $250,000 dollar bribe.The Americans did not pay the bribe.

8. What were the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
They were written by Jefferson & James Madison. They said that states can nullify, or ignore federal laws they considered to be unconstitutional

9. Why were the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions written?
People were not happy about the Alien Act and Sedition Act

10. What was the Alien Act?
President Adams increased the resident requirements. He could deport people he didn’t like.

11. What was the Sedition Act?
President Adams said that people could not criticize the govt. It was illegal. The would get fines and imprisonment .

12. What is one reason Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark into Louisiana ?
to find out if there was an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean

13. A Shoshone Indian served as Lewis and Clark’s guide
Who was Sacagawea ?
A Shoshone Indian served as Lewis and Clark’s guide

14. What was the Louisiana Purchase ?
Jefferson wanted New Orleans from France.
Napoleon, emperor of France, needed money for European wars
He offered the Louisiana Purchase for $15 million

15. Why was the Louisiana Purchase a big deal?
It doubled the size of the United States at that time.

16. forcing someone to serve in the military
What is impressment?
forcing someone to serve in the military

17. What was the Embargo Act?
England was impressing American sailors.
Jefferson instead of going to war decided to use economic tactics.
He passed an embargo which said we would not import or export goods.
It was unpopular because it hurt the economy badly.

18. What was the Marbury v Madison case about?
allowed the Court to use Judicial Review.
strengthened the role of the Supreme Court and the Federal government.

19. FINAL QUESTION WORTH 10 POINTS

20. Democrat – Republican Party (also called Republicans)
Federalist
Party
Democrat – Republican Party
(also called Republicans)
Led by __________________
Wanted a strong _________Government
Wealthy and well educated
Bankers
Merchants
Businessmen
__________ interpretation of Constitution
For or Against????
____________Tariffs
________ a U.S. National Bank
Alliance with British (sided or supported the English)
Tended to be people living in _____________ or along the coast (ex. New England states like Boston)
Wanted a strong _______________ Government
Wanted a weak federal Government
Common People (Not well educated)
Farmers
_____________Interpretation of Constitution
Agriculture Based (farming)
_____________ Tariffs
_____________ a U.S. National Bank
Alliance with France (sided with French)
Tended to be people living in the ______________(ex. Virginia) and people living in West (the Frontier)

21. Democrat – Republican Party (also called Republicans)
Federalist
Party
Democrat – Republican Party
(also called Republicans)
Led by Hamilton
Wanted a strong Federal Government
Wealthy and well educated
Bankers
Merchants
Businessmen
Loose interpretation of Constitution
For Tariffs
Wanted a U.S. National Bank
Alliance with British (sided or supported the English)
Tended to be people living in North or along the coast (ex. New England states like Boston)
Led by Jefferson
Wanted a strong State Government
Wanted a weak federal Government
Common People (Not well educated)
Farmers
Strict Interpretation of Constitution
Agriculture Based (farming)
Against Tariffs
Against a U.S. National Bank
Alliance with France (sided with French)
Tended to be people living in the south (ex. Virginia) and people living in West (the Frontier)