Early Republic Presidents

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Why did President George Washington create cabinet member positions?

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to serve as advisors to the president

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What is the responsibility of the Secretary of State?

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handles relationships with foreign countries

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What is the responsibility of the Secretary of Treasury?

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handles money and taxes

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When George Washington took office as America’s first President, he faced many new challenges. Which of the following was NOT a challenge that Washington faced? The large debt left from the Revolutionary War that needed to be paid off. Both Britain and France wanted American support during the French Revolution. The country was very angry because they did not want Washington to become their President.

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The country was very angry because they did not want Washington to become their President.

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Alexander Hamilton served what position for George Washington?

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Secretary of Treasury

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What is a tariff?

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a tax placed by a country on all imported goods

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The Federalists believed in what type of government?

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one with a strong federal or central government

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What party did John Adams run as for President?

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Federalists

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What was the response of the Democratic-Republicans to the Alien & Sedition Acts?

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Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

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The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions believed the Alien & Sedition Acts were ______________

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unconstitutional