Washington's Presidency Test Review

 Which of the following WAS NOT a precedent set by President George Washington?

• Creating a "cabinet of advisors"
• Serving only two terms as president
• Creating the title "Mr. President"
• Saying "May God guide me" at the inaugration

 What were two dangers Washington warned the American people of in his famous "Farewell Address?"

• The dangers of political parties dividing the nation and The danger of getting caught in foreign alliances and wars 
• The danger of the presidency becoming  too powerful and The dangers of political parties dividing the nation 
• he danger of the nation accumulating too  much debt and the dangers of political parties dividing the nation 
• The danger of becoming too reliable on technology and the danger of getting caught in foreign alliances and wars

Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose Hamilton's idea of a National Bank?

• They thought it was Constitutional
• They wanted states to form their own banks 
• They felt banks would threaten municipal bonds
• They thought it was unconstitutional

Which part of Hamilton's economic plan was NEVER accepted?

• Repaying federal and state debt
• Putting a tax on whiskey to raise money
• Create a National Bank
• Imposing High Tariffs on Imported Goods

What did the Southern states get in return for approving Hamilton's plan to assume State debts?

• The Southern states would pay less taxes for twenty years
• The Southern states would pay no taxes for ten years
• The Southern states would get one additional representative 
• The capital (Washington, D.C.) would be located in the South 

Why did Washington want the United States to be neutral in the 1790's?

• He wanted to avoid being in European Wars
• He wanted support from the Federalist party
• He wanted to be able to improve the United States' military
• He wanted to enforce the Treaty of Alliance that he agreed to with Britain

The British practice of seizing American sailors and forcing them to serve on British ships...

• Impressment
• Commandeering
• Kidnapping
• Seizure

A rebellion of Western Pennsylvania farmers, after a tax was placed on Whiskey was called what? 

• The Whiskey Revolution
• The Boleshvik Revolution
• The Whiskey Rebellion
• Shay's Rebellion

In 1793 Washington stated that the US would not help France or Britain fight in this document

• The Emancipation Proclamation
• The Proclamation of 1793 
• The Proclamation of Neutrality 
• The Washington Proclamation

Which of the following explains Washington's stance on foreign affairs?

• He was deeply concerned with fighting for one side.

• He remained neutral, not choosing sides.

• He wanted to ensure both sides received his support.