The Presidencies of Washington and Adams

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The new federal government in America took actions intended to set an example for the future. In George Washington’s words, these exemplary actions would “serve to establish a ________________________.”

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precedent

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As president, George Washington established an important precedent by creating different ________________ in the executive branch for the various areas of national policy.

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departments or cabinet positions

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The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the ___________________

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federal court system.

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In George Washington’s farewell address, he warned against political parties and foreign treaties.

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against political parties and foreign treaties.

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Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson criticized U.S. policy toward France because he

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was pro-France and believed the United States owed France support since France backed it during the Revolutionary War.

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Thomas Jefferson promoted an economy based on ____________.

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agriculture

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George Washington urged the Senate to _________ Jay’s Treaty

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ratify

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According to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, what was a serious flaw in Alexander Hamilton’s plan for a national bank?

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The federal government lacked the authority to create a national bank, making it unconstitutional.

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In the XYZ affair, French agents would discuss a treaty with the U.S. in exchange for a $250,000 bribe and a $10 million dollar loan to France.

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discuss a treaty with the U.S. in exchange for a $250,000 bribe and a $10 million dollar loan to France.

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Which best describes President John Adams’s attitude toward going to war with France?

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He refused to declare war despite protests by members of his own party.