The Early Republic

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 wouldn't 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 Pres. 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

Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties?

• How do divide the nation's wealth equally
• How many terms a president should serve
• How large and powerful the military should be
• How large and powerful the federal government should be

What did Hamilton believe was important for the US to become a great nation?

• An economy built on manufacturing
• An economy built on agriculture
• A  partnership with France
• Powerful state governments

Republicans believed that the US economy should be based on 

• trade
• business
• agriculture
• manufacturing

Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?

• They admired the orderliness of the revolution
• They believed democracy was worth the fight
• They admired the strength of the French monarchy
• They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France

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

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

Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of Pres. Adams?

• Attacks on US ships
• Refusal of France to pay loans
• Spanish invasion of the country
• British policies toward African Americans

Which slogan portrayed the US response to the XYZ Affair?

• Free trade and sailors' rights
• No taxation without representation
• Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute
• First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen