Ch. 11 History Alive Review

Who warned of the "spirit of party"?

• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Alexander Hamilton

All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the

• Department of War.
• Department of State.
• Treasury Department.
• Education Department.

What is an excise tax?

• a tax on property
• a tax on income earned
• a tax on the production or sale of a product
• a tax on money inherited or received as a gift

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.
• Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey.
• The government would not allow the trade of whiskey.
• The government made the production of whiskey illegal.

Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?

• He feared the citizens would start another revolution.
• He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors.
• He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority
• He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader.

What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?

• Pay taxes without complaint.
• Support the revolution in France.
• Do not address the president with royal titles.
• Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation

All of these occurred in President Washington’s administration except

• the nation was at peace.
• the country grew in size.
• political parties were eliminated.
• cabinet members were selected.

What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?

• a strong economy
• agricultural growth
• a partnership with France
• powerful state governments

According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country’s interests?

• It would eliminate the need for taxes.
• It would provide loans to businesspeople.
• It would create jobs for U.S. citizens.
• It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money

Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?

• They feared their military power.
• They depended on their business.
• They wanted to be protected by them.
• They hoped to move there someday.