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Unit 9: Launching a new Government
Mrs. Boone
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History
8th Grade
12/14/2009

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Inauguration
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is a ceremony in which the President of the U.S. officially takes office.

 

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Precedent
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an act or decision that sets an example for others
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George Washington
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Who was our 1st president?
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John Adams
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Who was our 1st vice president?
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Important precedent
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Washington set a ___________ by choosing well-known leaders to serve in his cabinet.
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Thomas Jefferson
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Who was our first Secretary Of State?
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Alexander Hamilton
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Who was our first Secretary of Treasury?
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National Debt
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One of the most serious challenges facing the U.S. was the __________ which is the total amount of $ the government owed.
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Alexander Hamilton
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__________________ Developed a plan that included the 5 provisions below.

~Reduce national debt

~ Payment of debts by federal government

~Put and excise tax on whiskey

~tariffs to protect U.S. industries

~Buy and re-issue bonds

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They would repay all debts and build a new capital

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What compromise did Jefferson and Hamilton agree upon?

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Bank of the U.S.

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In 1791, Congress passed a bill creating the ________, which allowed government to issue paper money, pay bills, and issue loans to farmers and businesses.

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Tariff
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Hamilton wanted to set import ______________, which are taxes place on certain manufactured goods brought into the country.
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It would protect local industry from foreign competition
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What was Hamilton's logic for passing a tariff?
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Wiskey Rebellion

 

George Washington

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The ____________ was a protest by farmers who refused to pay government taxes on whiskey.____________ sent an army to put down the revlt which made people realize that the new government would not tolerate violent protest.
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French Revolution
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1789 rebellion in France that ended monarchy for a while.
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Thomas Jefferson
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_________ believed France had a right to fight fot freedom just as the americans had done.
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They beheaded the king and queen and they were violent 
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The French Revolution lost support in the U.S. because________________
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Foreign Policy
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_____________actions that a nation takes in relation to other nations
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nuetral
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Washington wanted to remain ____________ in foreign affairs. (not take sides)
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Neutrality Proclamation
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____________________ was issude in 1793 by Washington that stated the U.S. would continue to trade with both Fance and Britain and but not support sides. (Didn't want to disrupt relations with other countries.)
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Jays Teaty,

Debts toward Britain,

Trade

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List 3 reasons why remaining neutral was difficult.
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Jay's Treaty

 

Banish debts

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In the _______, Britain agreed to pay damage for ships and give up forts in the West. Americans agreed to pay old debts to British merchants.  Many people were disappointed with the treaty because it did not ______________.
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Farewell address
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In Washington's_______________, he warned that political parties would divide the nation and that America should stay out of foreign affairs
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Fractions
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Americans had reason to distrust politcal parties.  Sometimes ___________would develop which are opposing groups within parties.

People were also fearful of political partes because national unity would be threatened

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Federalists
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Federalists or Republican?

 

Led by A. Hamilton

Strong national govt.

Favored National Bank

Wanted trade with Britain

Wanted tariffs

Manufacturing, Shipping, trade

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Republican
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Federalist or Republican?

 

Led by T. Jerfferson

Strong state govt.

Disliked National ank

unconstitutional

Wanted trade with Fance opposed tariffs agriculture

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So everyone can voice their opinions
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Why do we have political parties?
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Newspapers
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________ really grew in the 1700's and took sides in political parties and published views.
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1796
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In the election of _________ (year), the President and the Vice President cam from opposing political parties.
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John Adams
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________ was the 2ndpresident of the U.S. He was a Federalist that backed the policies of Washington.
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France
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The country of_______ was upset over the Jay Treaty and was seizing American ships.  John Adams sent a 3 person peace commission to Paris to meet with French leaders.
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XYZ affair
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In the ____________, French agents demanded a bribe from American ambassadors. Afterwards, Congress voted to enlarge the U.S. army and navy.
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Frigates
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______________ were fast sailing ships with many guns.

 

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Federalists
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The ________________ party split over the problems with France.
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Because the presidents could expell any foreigner from the country and anyone could be fined or jailed expressing opinions towards government.
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The Federalist passed new acts through Congress which made the Democratic-Republicans angry. Why?
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Republicans
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The new laws regarding immigration made immigrants wait 14 years before becoming citizens. The Federalists liked the laws because it would keep new immigrants from voting on the side of the ________________.
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Because it was a tie
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The election of 1800 was an unique election. Why did Congress have to settle the election?
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Jefferson

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As a result of the election of 1800, the __________ amendment was created, and ____________ became the 3rd President of the U.S.
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He was......

 

~Vice President

~Republican

Definition
What are 2 important facts about Aaron Burr?
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