Chapter 9: The Federalist Era

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What did the writers of the Constitution ensure the executive branch would have that the Articles of Confederation did not provide?

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a single president

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When did George Washington take the oath of office to become the president of the United States? January 20, 1789, March 4, 1789, April 30, 1789, May 5, 1789

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April 30, 1789

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The four offices/departments that made up the first presidential cabinet included the State Department, Department of Treasury, Department of War, and the office of the...

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attorney general

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Name the first Secretary of State.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Identify the first Secretary of Treasury: Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox

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Alexander Hamilton

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The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal court system. Federal courts had the power to...

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reverse state decisions

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Who did George Washington appoint as the first chief justice of the US Supreme Court?

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John Jay

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What was Alexander Hamilton's expectation from his financial plan to have the federal government pay off both the national and individual state debts?

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improve the nation's credit

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Why did Southern states strongly oppose Hamilton's financial plan?

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They had been able to pay their own debts and felt they should not have to pay other states' debts.

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How did moving the nation's capital to the south benefit most members of Congress?

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The more central location relieved the burden of travel.