Chapter 9 – Review Sheet
People
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George Washington- First president of the United States
John Adams- Second president of the United States
Henry Knox- President Washington’s Secretary of War
Edmund Randolph- President Washington’s Attorney General
Alexander Hamilton- President Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury
Thomas Jefferson- President Washington’s Secretary of State
Little Turtle- Native American that battled American forces at Fallen Timbers
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Political Party- group that tries to shape government with their ideas
neutral- not choosing sides in a disagreement; war
cabinet- group of advisors to the President
inauguration – President of the United States being sworn into office
sedition – crime of causing a rebellion against the government
Federalist/Democratic Republicans- the first political parties that formed in
the United States
7. Foreign Policy- Ideas and issues that involve other countries
8. Alien- a non citizen not protected by the Constitution
Events
1. Battle of Fallen Timbers- Washington sent troops to battle Native Americans
in the Northwest Territory.
2. Whiskey Rebellion- an uprising of American citizens do to a tax placed by the
United States Government- Washington showed that the new government was
going to enforce the laws
3. Alien and Sedition Acts- passed during the Presidency of John Adams that
limited the First Amendment rights of citizens- no one could write, speak or
publish criticism of the President or Congress
Study
 Movie sheet for Washington Personal Facts prior to the Presidency
 – Compare Hamilton/Jefferson – STUDY THE CHART
Essay QuestionCompare and Contrast the two original political parties of the United States