US History
Federalism Fun Sheet
Chapter 5
Pages 279-280 President Washington
1. Why did the American people trust Washington?
2. What are precedents? Give an example of a precedent George Washington set?
3. List the members of George Washington’s cabinet along with their position
a. Thomas Jefferson- Secretary of State
b.
c.
d.
Page 286 The Whiskey Rebellion
4. Describe Whiskey Rebellion and how President Washington dealt with the problem:
Pages 288-289 Problems with Europe
5. How did Americans react to the French Revolution?
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6. When France and England went to war in 1793, whom did President Washington think the
United States should support?
7. Define the term impressment:
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8. As part of Jay’s treaty, the British agreed to
9. The treaty did not deal with the issue of __________________________ and did not mention
British involvement with __________________________________.
10. Why were the Spanish willing to offer concessions to the United States in 1795?
11. What advice about foreign relations did Washington give to the American people in his
“Farewell Address?”
Pages 293-295 President John Adams
12. How did Congress react to news of the X,Y,Z affair