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| What did Jefferson think the US economy should be based upon? | agriculture |
| Who was Washington's Vice President? | John Adams |
| Who was Washington's Secretary of State? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Who was Washington's Secretary of War? | Henry Knox |
| Who was Washington's Secretary of the Treasury? | Alexander Hamilton |
| Who does Washington decide to support in the war between Britain and France? | neither - he wanted the US to remain neutral |
| What was Pinkney's Treaty? | Spain allowed the US access to the Port of New Orleans |
| Why was New Orleans important to the US? | The Mississippi was an important trade route, and New Orleans is at the mouth. |
| During what battle did the American Indians try to defend their land in the NW Territory? | Battle of Fallen Timbers |
| What were the terms of the Treaty of Greenville? | Americans could move west into the NW Territory; Native American were paid $20,000. |
| What caused the Whiskey Rebellion? | The federal government placed a tax on whiskey. |
| How did Washington put an end to the Whiskey Rebellion? | Washington used US troops to put down the rebellion. |
| What 2 pieces of advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address? | Don't form political parties; stay neutral in foreign affairs. |
| What were the views of Hamilton and Jefferson concerning who should lead the nation? | Hamilton: wealthy should lead. Jefferson: common people should lead. |
| What did Hamilton believe about the role of government? | He believed in a strong central government |
| What did Jefferson believe about the role of government? | He believed states should have more power than the federal government. |
| In the war between France and Britain, which side did Hamilton support? | Britain |
| In the war between France and Britain, which side did Jefferson support? | France |
| Did Hamilton believe in a loose or strict interpretation of the Constitution? | loose |
| Did Jefferson believe in a loose or strict interpretation of the Constitution? | strict |
| Why were Americans divided over whether or not to support the French Revolution? | Many felt the Revolution became increasingly violent and out of control. |
| What years did Washington serve as President? | 1789-1797 |
| How many terms did Washington serve, setting a precedent for future presidents? | two |
