Chapter Seven: Lesson One-The First President

Front

Who was the nation's first vice president?

Back

John Adams

Front

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established which kind of legal system?

Back

federal court system

Front

To help build a strong national economy, what did Hamilton ask Congress to create?

Back

a national bank

Front

What is a “precedent”?

Back

Something that someone does as an example for others to follow.

Front

Within the executive branch, what did the three department heads and the attorney general come to be known as?

Back

The Cabinet

Front

Who was the first leader of the new Department of State?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

What or who is a “speculator”?

Back

buyers of bonds

Front

_________________opposed, were against, Hamilton's plan to pay down U.S. debt to American citizens because they did not want to pay the debts of others.

Back

The Southern states

Front

Others were upset because Hamilton's plan meant ____________ would get rich.

Back

speculators

Front

Who did George Washington choose to manage the nation’s money at the Department of the Treasury?

Back

Alexander Hamilton