The Early Republic

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The first president of the United States, and the commanding general of the victorious American army in the Revolutionary War.

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George Washington

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In his Farewell Address, President Washington warned Americans

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against making alliances with other countries.

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Who wanted a strong national government? Options: Federalists, Democratic Republicans

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Federalists

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A tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government.

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Whiskey Rebellion

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Alexander Hamilton held which public office? Options: President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury

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Secretary of the Treasury

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Under Hamilton’s plan, the main source of government revenue was: income taxes, tariffs, donations, interest from loans

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tariffs

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A diplomatic crisis between the US and France from 1797 to 1798 during which President John Adams sent 3 envoys to France but the French demanded a bribe.

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XYZ Affair

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Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republicans & won the Election of 1800?

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Thomas Jefferson

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In 1774 I served on the First Continental Congress and helped draft the Declaration of Independence.  I later became the first Vice President and then our nation's 2nd President.

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John Adams

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President who bought Louisiana from France for $15 million

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Thomas Jefferson