HISTORY: Chapter 3 Study Guide
Term
Electoral College
George Washington
term
precedent
circuit-riding preachers
Evangelical Christians
cabinet
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
budget
Presidents and Precedents
Definition
the group of people that chooses the president of the United
States
Set a precedent that a president should serve only two terms
A ________ for a president lasts 4 years; then they stop being
president unless they are re-elected.
example
a preacher who rode on a planned route to preach in towns that
had no preacher
Christians who believed the Bible was the final authority; that sin
is people’s biggest problem; and that salvation from sin is possible
through Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
the people the president chooses for help and advice
became part of Washington’s Cabinet; he was the Secretary of
the Treasury, which means he took care of all the nation’s money.
became part of Washington’s Cabinet; he was the Secretary of
State, which means he helped America get along with other
nations.
a plan for spending and saving money
Anthony Wayne
President Washington picked __________ to train an army to
fight the British and Indians.
Battle of Fallen Timbers
America fought to gain more land from the British and Indians
New York City
This city was the America’s capital when Washington became
president. Know where it is on the map. (flip side)
Washington, DC is located on this river. Know where it is on a map.
(flip side)
This city is the capital of the United States today. Know where it
is on a map. (flip side)
Newspapers started supporting groups of people who tried to gain
power in government. These groups are called _______ ______.
group of people who believed that wealth from banks and trade
made people unequal; They liked Jefferson’s ideas.
was elected as the second president of the United States
Potomac River
Washington, DC
political parties
Democratic-Republicans
John Adams
Federalists
group of people who wanted America to be strong in trading and
banking; They liked Hamilton’s ideas.
national government
has a president
state government
has a governor
local government
has a mayor
Identify these places on the map
o Washington, DC
o Potomac River
o New York City