A body of electors who represent the people's vote in choosing the president
electoral college
This treaty settled disputes that had arisen between the United States and Great Britain.
Jay's Treaty
Pennsylvania rebellion over a state tax eventually ended by President Washington himself.
Whiskey Rebellion
What party did Alexander Hamilton found?
Federalist
Washington didn't want the United States to get involved in overseas affairs and signed a ______________________ stating we were going to remain like "Switzerland" when it came to war in Europe.
Neutrality Proclamation
The first secretary of state who thought it was wrong for speculators to buy bonds at a low price
Thomas Jefferson
In his farewell address, President Washington reminded us that who are the country's real leaders?
the citizens of the United States
Why did the United States begin in national debt?
the Revolutionary War
This treaty settled the dispute over trade and border with Spain
Pickney's Treaty
In 1789 the French stood up against their king in the
French Revolution
Where was the first US capital?
New York City
What treaty ended the war with the Native Americans? *hint color of turtle*
Treaty of Greenville
people who buy items at low prices in hopes the value will rise and they can sell them back at a higher profit
speculators
Where was the second US capital?
Philidelphia
The first secretary of the treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a _______________________ so the government could safely deposit their money and also make loans.
Alexander Hamilton
When the French wanted a bribe from the United States the incident became known as
the XYZ affair
Private ships hired by a country to attack enemies
privateers
The Indian chief who led his troops in battle successfully against the United States.
Little Turtle
In order to strengthen the United States' economy, this was created by Alexander Hamilton.
Bank of the United States
What party did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison found?
Democratic-Republican Party
This act created three levels of federal courts and defined their power sand relationship to the state courts.
Judiciary Act of 1789
Certificates of debt that carry a promise the government will buy them back at a higher price
bond
The Sedition Act did what
couldn't publish or criticize the government
An action or decision that serves as an example
precedent
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