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Why was Washington reluctant about being president?

Why was Washington reluctant about being president?. He had to set a precedent for all future presidents and turn the Constitution into a real working government. Washington chose this person to be his financial advisor. Alexander Hamilton.

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Why was Washington reluctant about being president?

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  1. Why was Washington reluctant about being president?

  2. He had to set a precedent for all future presidents and turn the Constitution into a real working government.

  3. Washington chose this person to be his financial advisor.

  4. Alexander Hamilton

  5. This group of congressmen felt war was necessary in order for the US to gain respect.

  6. War Hawks

  7. This act spelled out the details of the Supreme Court system

  8. Judiciary Act of 1789

  9. Impressment

  10. The forced capture of people to serve in the military (done by the British)

  11. This machine helped Jacobins carry out the Reign of Terror

  12. Guillotine

  13. This man was killed as a result of a dual

  14. Hamilton

  15. When it came to affairs in Europe, Washington decided to claim ________________ in order to protect American interests

  16. neutrality

  17. What was the significance of Marburyv. Madison?

  18. The case established the principle of JUDICIAL REVIEW (the Supreme Court’s power to decide if a law is constitutional)

  19. Who wrote out National Anthem?

  20. Francis Scott Key

  21. This battle was fought after the official end of the War of 1812.

  22. Battle of New Orleans

  23. The XYZ affair led to an __________________ war between the United States and ________

  24. Undeclared; France

  25. After purchasing the Louisiana territory from this country, the size of the U.S. doubled

  26. France

  27. This document gave the United States the right to ship goods on the Mississippi River

  28. Pinckney’s Treaty

  29. This woman served as guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark

  30. Sacajewea

  31. This person became the Federalist president in 1796

  32. John Adams

  33. Stalemate

  34. A draw

  35. What area of concern does the department of state deal with?

  36. Foreign affairs

  37. Who was elected VP in 1796? What party did he belong to?

  38. Jefferson; Republican

  39. _______________ developed a plan to pay back the nation’s debt

  40. Hamilton

  41. This law allowed the president to deport of imprison foreigners

  42. Alien Act

  43. ___________________ put an end to the fighting in the War of 1812 but it didn’t change any _______________

  44. Treaty of Ghent; problems (issues)

  45. Excise tax

  46. A tax on the sale or production of a certain good

  47. armistice

  48. A complete stop in fighting

  49. This event was sparked by the implementation of an excise tax

  50. Whiskey Rebellion

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