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

cabinet member who advises on nation's finances

first Secretary of State; felt the average person should have a say in the government; wanted state government to be strong; strict constructionist; promoted US economy based on farming

broad or flexible interpretation of the Constitution; allows federal government to expand its power by using the "necessary & proper" clause (elastic clause) - Hamilton's political philosophy

interpretation of the Constitution that allows the federal government to take only those actions the Constitution specifically says it can - Jefferson's political philosophy

first Secretary of War

cabinet member who originally advised on national defense; we now have a Secretary of Defense

Advises the president on foreign policy affairs. Is the chief representative of the US to other countries.

A law passed by the first Congress to set up the federal court system.

capital city of US; part of compromise over federal assumption of state debts - South agreed to national government paying state debts if capital city would be moved from New York City to the South

a tax on imported goods; helps government by raising revenue, helps industry by making American products cheaper and therefore more desirable to consumers

Incoming money

Hamilton supported its creation in order to store federal revenue, make loans and issue uniform currency; Jefferson disagreed because it was not a power specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution and he felt it gave the federal government too much power over the economy

name for the phrase in the Constitution which grants Congress the power to pass laws that are "necessary and proper" for carry out other powers; allows Congress to expand its power

Leaders of the Executive Departments; advise the President; Washington appointed men he trusted and respected

highest court in the federal judicial branch; originally there were 6 Justices, later increased to 9

leader of the Supreme Court

capital of US when Washington took office as POTUS #1

Jefferson wanted the American economy to be based on this

Hamilton wanted the American economy to be based on this

1. Pay off all war debts (national and state), 2. Raise government revenues through tariff and taxes, 3. Create a national bank