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Six cities that were over 8000 people:Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Charleston, Baltimore, and Salem.
Who was the women who took this road from the new capital city of Washington to her home in Massachusetts.Abigail Adams
Who invented the steamboatsJohn Fitch
What did some farmers do to their grainthey converted it into whisky.
Who begin settling in Kentucky and Tennessee shortly before the RevolutionDaniel Boone and other bold frontier men and women.
When did Kentucky become a new stateJune 1, 1792
Who invented the cotton ginEli Whitney
Who advised the house of representativesJames Madison of Virginia
What did the Judiciary Act of 1798 do?It set up the Supreme Court.Three circuit courts. Thirteen district courts (one in each state) To each district court it attached a United States Attorney to serve as a federal prosecutor and a United States Marshal to serve as the federal police. It also said that disputes over the meaning of federal laws and treaties would, in the end, be settled by the United States Supreme Court as would conflicts between state and federal law.
The congress set up what departments? -Treasury, State, War, Postmaster General, Attorney General
Who held each cabinet position? - Secretary of the TreasuryAlexander Hamilton
Who held each cabinet position? - Attorney GeneralEdmund Randolph of Virginia
Who held each cabinet position? - War DepartmentHenry Knox of Massachusetts
Who held each cabinet position? - Secretary of StateThomas Jefferson
What were the three reports that Hamilton made to present his financial plan to the House of RepresentativesThe Report on the Public Credit (January 1790) The Report on the National Bank (December 1790) The Report on Manufacturers (December 1791)
How big was America's debt?$54 Million dollars /$10 Million was owed to our wartime ally, France and to our Wartime Allies.
Describe Hamilton's Report on the Public Credit -Due to the huge debt the United States had, Hamilton proposed that we combine all of our debts [All 13 colonies debts] into one and have the Federal Government pay it off. The Federal Government would then convert it’s debt into interest bearing bonds. Bond holders could then reimburse their bonds for their face value. Basically, this plan tells the U.S. to put out money in order to gain money.
Describe Hamilton's Report on a National Bank -Hamilton proposed that the federal government would put in $2 million (one-fifth ownership) of the bank's $10 million capital and appoint one-fifth of the bank's directors. Private investors would supply the rest of the capital and elect the other directors. They were also allowed to use their government bonds for part of their share.
Describe Hamilton’s Report on Manufactures –Hamilton requested for congress to to pass a protective tariff on all goods coming from Europe. A tariff high enough to keep out goods maded in Europe even if they were cheaper.
What's the difference between strict and broad interpretation of the constitution:Strict - "If it doesn't say it in the constitution, then you can't do it!" Broad - "If it doesn't say it in the constitution, then you can do it!"
What were the followers of Hamilton called? What did they believe?Federalists, supported a strong central government and had little faith in the mass of the people.
Who was the American general to first launch a full-scale combat with the Indians of the NorthwestGeneral Josiah Harmar
What American General attempted to invade the Northwest Territory after Josiah Harmar had failed?General Arthur St. Clair
What were the followers of Jefferson and Madison called?Republicans
When did Washington’s second term start?March 4, 1793
Who was the representative the French sent to America to convice them to aide them“Citizen” Edmond Genet
What did the Proclamation of 1793 do?It declared that the United States would not take sides in the Struggle.’
What did Jay’s Treaty do?was to leave the frontier fur posts in American territory by June 1, 1796.
What did Pinckney’s Treaty do?1) free navagation of the Mississippi 2) acceptance of 31 north latitude as the southern boundary of the United States 3) “Right of Deposit” The right to transfer cargoes at New Orleans from riverboats to ocean-going vessels without paying duty.
What American General won the Battle of Fallen Timbers in Northwestern OhioGeneral “Mad Anthony” Wayne
What chiefs of the Delaware agreed to open up most of the Ohio Territory to settlement after the defeat in the Battle of Fallen TimbersDelaware, Shawnee, Wyandot, Miami Confederacy and other tribes.
Who was the federalist candidate for president in the election of 1796John Adams
Who was the republican candidate for president in the election of 1796Thomas Jefferson
Who won the Presidency? Who was the Vice-President?John Adams, Thomas Jefferson


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