Unit 7: POTUS #1 - G. Washington

inspired by the American Revolution; the French lower class, fighting for liberty and equality,overthrew the French monarchy and established a republic

Hamilton supported this nation because they were our major trading partner and he was concerned about the $$; he also disapproved of the mob seizing power

Jefferson supported this nation because they had been our allies and they were fighting for liberty and equality (ideas of the Declaration of Independence)

A formal announcement issued by President George Washington declaring the United States a neutral nation in the conflict between Great Britain and France.

Negotiated by John Jay; Britain agreed to pay for Americans ships that were seized and to remove their troops from the Ohio Valley

agreement with Spain allowing USA to use the Mississippi River and port of New Orleans; also established the 31st parallel as the boundary of Spanish Florida

Battle between American and Native Americans forces in the Northwest Territory that led to defeat of the Native Americans in that area

an agreement between Native American leaders and the U.S. government that gave the United States Indian lands in the Northwest Territory

led a Native American alliance that raided U.S. settlements in the Northwest Territory; he was eventually defeated and forced to sign the Treaty of Greenville

farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled against tax on whiskey; the army, led by Washington, put down the rebellion; the incident proved that the new government under the Constitution could and would enforce federal laws

Washington's parting advice for the nation; included 1) don't form political parties - they will divide the nations 2) don't form alliances with other nations - they will pull you into war

first President of the United States; unanimously elected by Electoral College

first Vice-President of the United States; came in 2nd in the Electoral College

example or decision that becomes standard practice; example: Washington decided he would be referred to as "Mr. President" and only serve two terms

first Secretary of Treasury; felt government should be left in the hands of the wealthy and well-educated; wanted federal government to be strong; loose constructionist; promoted US economy based on business and industry