Unit 4 Review - US History

One goal of Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan was the establishment of what?

• Federal Income Tax
• National Bank
• Stock Exchange
• National Sales Tax

George Washington pursued a foreign policy of neutrality during his administration because

• The U.S. needed time to gain economic and military strength
• Treaties were prohibited by the constitution
• The United states should not expand by force
• Alliance should be established with both France and England

In Washington's Farewell Address, he warned against European countries because he was concerned

• United States involvement in foreign wars
• Restrictions on trade with Latin America
• Protection of the western frontier
• French colonization of the Caribbean

The foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe were similar in that each

• Supported wars against England
• Attempted to avoid involvement in European affairs
• Aided the French in return for their help Revolutionary War
• Failed to acquire new territory

Thomas Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s plan to create a national bank because the plan would

• Promote the interest of farmers
• Weaken the nation’s currency
• Depend on a loose interpretation of the Constitution
• Promote the interest of farmers

What were two key precedents established by George Washington during his presidency?

• Protective tariffs and foreign alliances during peace time
• Universal male suffrage and support for political parties
• Foreign policy of neutrality & use of presidential advisors
• Aid to farmers and the end of the slave trade

Which action during Washington’s administration led to the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania?

• Establishment of a presidential cabinet
• Ban on slavery in the Northwest Territory
• Creation of the Bank of the United States
• Passage to the new exercise tax

The decision of Washington to use the state militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794

• President was becoming a military dictator
• States were still the dominant power in the new nation
• Federal Government had no authority to impose an excise tax
• New National Government intended to enforce Federal laws

What was one outcome of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison. (1803)?

• State govt's could now determine constitution federal laws
• A method to approve treaties was developed.
• Congress expanded its delegated powers.
• The principle of judicial review was established.

The creation of the presidential cabinet and political parties are examples of

• The unwritten constitution
• Separation of powers
• The Elastic Clause
• Judicial Review