Why did Americans want Washington to be president?

was seen as honest & was a hero

In his Farewell Address, Washington advised Americans of

the dangers of alliances with foreign nations

Why did Washington issue the Neutrality Proclamation?

Feared involvement between France & Britain dangerous

The Democratic Republicans’ main criticism of the Alien and Sedition Acts was that the acts…

violated first amendment rights.

Why was the Alien & Sedition Acts controversial?

Violated the 1st amendment of the Constitution

What was NOT unique about the election of 1796?

Winner based on electoral votes

In the 1790s, most Americans

lived in the country and worked on family farms

What was chanted after the XYZ Affair?

Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute!

The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed to

protect the government from those who criticized the govt

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1
Why did Americans want Washington to be president?
smokin' hot wife
urged state electors to vote for him
created the Judiciary Act
was seen as honest & was a hero
2
Washington demonstrated the government's power to enforce law by his handling of the
Judiciary Act
Alien and Sedition Acts
XYZ Affair
Whiskey Rebellion
3
In his Farewell Address, Washington advised Americans of
his fear of a British invasion
the dangers of alliances with foreign nations
his wish that the President be given more power
the nation's need for a national bank
4
Why did Washington issue the Neutrality Proclamation?
Hoped to show the world that the US was peaceful
Wanted to focus on internal problems
Jefferson persuaded Washington to stay neutral
Feared involvement between France & Britain dangerous
5
LOOSE interpretation of the Constitution allows Congress to...
all of them
assume powers not directly mentioned in Constitution
create laws that are not forbidden in Constitution
issue bonds to help pay off debts of the states
6
The Democratic Republicans’ main criticism of the Alien and Sedition Acts was that the acts…
went against the American policy of neutrality.
violated first amendment rights.
gave too much power to state governments.
forced the press to publish lies
7
Why was the Alien & Sedition Acts controversial?
Illegally imprisoned French citizens
Was passed without Congress's consent
Proclaimed in the belief of aliens
Violated the 1st amendment of the Constitution
8
What was NOT a precedent started by Washington?
taking the oath of office
Mr. President
establishing a cabinet
2 terms
9
What was NOT unique about the election of 1796?
Two political parties
Campaigns politically attacked each other
More than one individual was running for president
Winner based on electoral votes
10
In the 1790s, most Americans
lived west of the Appalachian Mountains
lived in small towns and worked as craftsmen
lived in cities and worked as merchants
lived in the country and worked on family farms
11
What was NOT something Hamilton believed in?
Loose construction
Strict construction
Strong central government
Industry and business
12
The two party system that exists in American politics first arose during the election of?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
13
What was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
New York
Delaware
Virginia
14
What was NOT something Thomas Jefferson believed in?
Ally with France
Strict construction
Ally with British
Farming should be main economic activity
15
What was chanted after the XYZ Affair?
Taxation without Representation
Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute!
God Bless the USA
Now I Know my ABCs!
16
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed to
imprison debtors
protect the government from those who criticized the govt
punish French speaking people
increase state powers
17
Who was NOT a candidate for president in 1796?
Jefferson
Burr
Adams
Washington

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