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George Washington

Commanded the Continental army during the American Revolution, Set precedents that were followed by other presidents such as forming a cabinet

This was supposed to stop Britain from impressing United States sailors and selling guns to the Native Americans. However, neither problem was solved with the resulting agreement.

Whiskey Rebellion

An early test of the US Constitution when Pennsylvania farmers and distillers protested a tax levied by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. The uprising was quickly settled and established the federal government's power to enforce its laws.

Washington's Farewell Address

Its main points included: avoiding political parties and not entering into permanent alliances with foreign nations, especially with Europe.

Alexander Hamilton

Co-writer of The Federalist Papers, first secretary of the treasury, promoted US economic development

Thomas Jefferson

Author of the Declaration of Independence, 3rd President of the US, instrumental in the purchase of the Louisiana Territory

Protective Tariff

A tax on imported goods that is passed with the goal of protecting American industry

A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats

Alien and Sedition Acts

Acts passed by federalists giving the government power to imprison or deport immigrants and prosecute critics of the government

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

These documents argued that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional

A state's refusal to recognize an act of Congress that it considers unconstitutional

Bank of the United States

Alexander Hamilton's idea to have a central bank, controlled by the Federal government. This became a major states-rights issue.

Louisiana Purchase

Land between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains purchased from France by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803.

Lewis and Clark

Explorers who led the 1804-1806 expedition to survey lands included in the Louisiana Purchase

Marbury v. Madison

This Marshall Court case established the principle of judicial review