Challenges to the Nation Test

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How did Pickney’s Treaty and Jay’s Treaty change the way the US and foreign countries viewed the Mississippi River?

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The river was to be shared and open to free trade

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When referring to domestic policy, we are referring to events or issues that take place within our country’s borders.

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Take place within our country’s borders.

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When referring to foreign policy, we are referring to events or issues that

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Take place outside of our country’s borders

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Which of the following was a result of the other three? Washington proves that the new government is strong and will last by putting down the Whiskey Rebellion. Western Pennsylvania corn farmers could only make a profit on their corn if it was made into whiskey. Alexander Hamilton proposes a tax on whiskey to help pay down the war debt. Western Pennsylvania corn farmers revolt against the whiskey tax.

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Washington proves that the new government is strong and will last by putting down the Whiskey Rebellion.

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Why was Washington able to stop the Whiskey Rebellion?

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He could call the US military into action.

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The American Revolution, Shay's Rebellion, and the Whiskey Rebellion all have what in common?

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They are all revolts against a government by its people.

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George Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation during

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the British and French War during the French Revolution

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Which of the following was a result of the other three? the size of the US more than doubled, Thomas Jefferson wanted to purchase the port of New Orleans, Haiti gained independence from the French, Napoleon Bonaparte sold the Louisiana Territory

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the size of the US more than doubled

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How much money was needed to run the government?

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$4,269,000

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How much was the national debt?

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$77,228,000