Washington, Adams & Jefferson

Which of the following individuals did Washington appoint to be the first Secretary of the Treasury:

• John Adams
• Jefferson
• Monroe
• Hamilton

Which of the following individuals was assigned by Washington to be the first Secretary of War:

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Henry Knox
• John Adams

Which of the following is most accurate about Jefferson and Hamilton:

• Jefferson and Hamilton did not get along because Hamilton was jealous Jefferson was the Secretary of the Treasury
• Jefferson differed from Hamilton because Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican and Hamilton was a Federalist
• Jefferson differed from Hamilton because Jefferson was a Federalist and Hamilton was a Democratic-Republican
• Jefferson felt the Louisiana Purchase was constitutional and Hamilton felt it was unconstitutional

Which of the following was Washington's appointment as the first Secretary of State:

• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Henry Knox
• Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following is most accurately associated with Jay's Treaty:

• It was the treaty that put down Shay's Rebellion
• The British gave up territory in New England that the U.S. was allowed to take
• It was the treaty signed to end the War of 1812
• Signed by the Spanish to give up the rights to Texas

Which of the following positions would George Washington have most agreed with?

• Because the US was once part of Britain, the US should side with Britain against France

• Because France helped us win our independence, the US should side with them against Britain

• Because the US is a young nation and not prepared for war, we must remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances

• The US should be patient. Wait and see who appears as if they will win, then forge a permanent alliance with them.

What was considered the main accomplishment of Alexander Hamilton? 

• He helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase 
• He created the Bank of the United States 
• He was the first Secretary of State 
• He founded the Democratic Republican political party 

All of the following are TRUE about the Whiskey Rebellion EXCEPT

• It was caused by farmers’ anger over “excessive” grain taxes

• George Washington sent in as many troops as he could to show the strength of the American army under the new Constitution

• It revealed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and the need for change

• The federal government easily defeated the rebels

Which of the following was not one of Hamilton's financial beliefs:

• Create a National Bank to issue money and handle government funds.
• Pay off all war debts
• A belief in industry being the most important to our economy
• A call to lower the expense on the navy and army

Which interpretation of the Constitution says that the Federal Government is limited to those powers specifically stated?

• Strict
• Loose