Washington and Adams

Which of the following was a precedent George Washington created as the first president? (Select all that apply)

• Only serve 2 terms

• Presidential Cabinet

• Farewell Address

• Neutrality

What TWO pieces of advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address?

• Avoid Political Parties

• Don't trade with foreign nations

• Steer clear of Permanent Alliances

• Avoid Bloodletting

What was Washington's role in the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Washington fought against the US Army to protect the citizens of Pennsylvania

• Washington, as Commander-in-Chief, brought in soldiers to stop the rebellion

• Washington asked Congress to lower the tax on Whiskey

• Washington allowed the local Pennsylvania leaders to solve it

Federalists traditionally believed in all of the following EXCEPT

• A powerful Federal government

• First Bank of the United States

• Strict interpretation of the Constitution

• Economy based on manufacturing

Democratic-Republicans believe all of the following EXCEPT

• Strong State Rights

• Agriculture

• Loose Interpretation of the Constitution

• Slavery

A long lasting affect of the XYZ Affair was...

• US Navy was strengthened

• US always pay bribes to foreign nations

• US became permanent allies with England

• Charles Maurice de Talleyrand became Emperor of France

The Alien and Sedition Acts favored the Federalists for all of the following EXCEPT

• did not allow citizens to criticize the president

• made it more difficult for immigrants to become citizens and vote

• limited the right of freedom of speech

• protected Native Americans

Jefferson and Madison's response to the Alien and Sedition Acts...

• was to nullify the laws with the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

• was to use the laws to their advantage when they become president

• was to not pay any taxes that supported the laws

• was to ask the Supreme Court to review the laws

Which of the following were ways Washington and/or Adams expanded the federal government? (Select all that apply)

• Creating Neutrality policies with European nations

• Using the military to stop the Whiskey Rebellion

• Increasing the US Navy after the XYZ Affair

• Creating precedents such as a presidential cabinet

Explain how Washington and Adams increased the power of the Federal government. Need to include specific examples and evidence.