George Washington flashcard

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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The decision of President George Washington to use the federal army to put down the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 demonstrated that the

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Federal government was strong and could protect the citizens of the United States.

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Washington helped set precedent for future presidents which is

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an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow.

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Based on the statement "...it is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world...", what was George Washington warning the country should stay away from in his Farewell Address?

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Permanent military alliances with foreign countries.

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President Washington warned against political parties in his Farewell Address because he believed that

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They would create jealousy and anger in the government.

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What did Washington set up to help run the new government?

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The first Cabinet

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Another precedent George Washington set was the Policy of Neutrality, which is

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not picking a side and staying out of European conflicts.

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This group believed that the Constitution gave too much power to the central government.

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Antifederalists

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Which Party believed in a strict reading (interpretation) of the U.S. Constitution?

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Democratic Republicans

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Who are the Federalists?

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People who supported the Constitution