Social Studies 8

Washington set the model for future Presidents. 

• Bond
• Precedent
• Military
• Political Parties

Washington’s group of advisers included many well known leaders. 

• Bond
• Speculators
• Precedent
• Cabinet

The American government borrowed money by issuing certificates that promise to repay money loaned plus interest. 

• Bond
• Debt
• Cabinet
• Tariffs

One way for the government to repay its debts was by collecting taxes that make imported goods more expensive than those produced within a country.

• Bond
• Debt
• Tariffs
• Speculators

 In 1789, the United States was about ___________ its current size. 

• one-third (1/3)
• one-half (1/2)
• two-thirds (2/3)
• Same Size

 The actions of Washington, Jefferson, and other leaders of the United States were important because they helped determine how the __________ would work. 

• States
• Judicial Branch
• New Government
• Elections

 After much discussion about whether the Constitution allowed it, the ________ was set up in 1791 to issue paper money and make loans to farmers and businesses. 

• Economic System
• Debt
• National Bank
• Military

 A tax on liquor led to the __________, which marked the first time the government sent troops out to fight American citizens. 

• Boston Massacre
• Boston Tea Party
• Kansas-John Brown Revolt
• Whiskey Rebellion

What are two of the challenges Washington faced during the beginning of his presidency?

• Financial Crisis and The Boston Massacre
• The Move to New York and the Issue of Slavery
• The French and British Forts in Canada
• The Financial Crisis and The Whiskey Rebellion

Thomas Jefferson was one of the first leaders of the _________________ Party. 

• Anti-Federalist
• Republican
• Democratic
• Federalist