Ch. 9 The Federalist Era

President Washington set many examples for others to follow. These are called 

• precedents
• formalities
• presidential duties
• partisans

The nation's first Sec. of the Treasury was

• Alexander Hamilton
• Ben Franklin
• John Jay
• Thomas Jefferson

The national debt is best described as

• the amount of money owed by our federal government
• money brought in minus money spent
• money owed to the federal government by its citizens
• money owed to the U.S. by foreign nations

Hamilton's plan included all of these EXCEPT

• a national income tax
• a tax on whiskey
• a national banking system
• a tax on imports

The capital was moved to Washington D.C. because of a (an)

• compromise between Jefferson and Hamilton
• argument between George Washington and Alexander Hamilton
• mistake by surveyors 
• an amendment added to the Constitution

Which of these is NOT a benefit of a high tariff?

• it forces farmers to lower prices and cut production
• it encourages Americans to buy American made products
• it brings in revenue
• it protects U.S. businesses from foreign competition

What is the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• weaken the opposition party
• protect the rights of farmers
• take land from the Native Americans
• to help American businesses by lowering taxes

Jay's Treaty was written to avoid war with what country? 

• England
• France
• Spain
• Netherlands

What advice did Washington give in his farewell address?

• stay neutral, avoid political parties, stay out of debt
• participate in the election process
• run for political office and vote
• increase trade will all nations

Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne led the U.S. to victory in the battle of

• Fallen Timbers
• Ft. Wayne
• Detroit
• Danger Falls