SSUSH6a - George Washington

During George Washington's presidency, what was the major reason for conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?

• Washington’s decision not to get involved in the revolution in France

• the distribution of power between the judicial branch and the legislative branch

• Hamilton’s objection to Jefferson’s strict interpretation of the Constitution

• the U.S. government’s decision to remain neutral in the war between France and Britain

Which of the these was a precedent set by the first President of the United States, George Washington?

• the popular election of the President

• the tradition of only serving two terms

• naming nine Justices to the Supreme Court

• addressing the Chief Executive as "Your Highness"

Alexander Hamilton's plan for a “national bank” was politically significant because

• it helped provide the country's first balanced budget.

• it created the first income tax within the ruling class.

• it triggered the duel with Aaron Burr that eventually killed Hamilton.

• it caused the first direct conflict between supporters of strict interpretation versus loose interpretation of the Constitution.

Which of these actions is an example of American leaders following the advice President Washington gave in his Farewell Address?

• the creation of two opposing political parties during the 1796 elections

• the end of the French-American alliance in 1800, which ended the Quasi-War

• the Civil War, which was characterized by two sections of the country at war with each other

• Washington being asked to run for another presidential term in the presidential election of 1800

The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history MAINLY because

• the states proved that they could nullify federal laws.

• the forces of prohibition achieved a ban on alcoholic beverages

• the states were able to pass legislation reversing a national tax.

• the federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land.

As the first president, George Washington's decisions regarding the inauguration ceremony, selecting a Cabinet and running two terms are all examples of

• following Constitutional laws

• precedents he made that future presidents followed.

• early mistakes that were changed by later presidents.

• extending presidential powers not explicitly given to the President

Who was Hamilton's primary political rival while serving in Washington's cabinet?

• Henry Knox

• Abraham Lincoln

• George W. Clinton

• Thomas Jefferson

According to George Washington's Farewell Address, which of these is MOST important to sustaining the United States and will be MOST frequently attacked by enemies?

• free trade

• unity of the states

• an agriculture-based economy

• development of political parties

Which of these would have MOST favored the financial plans of Alexander Hamilton?

• foreign industry

• Democratic-Republicans

• strict constructionists

• banks in northern states

What was the major reason for conflicts regarding domestic issues between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?

• They disagreed about the power of the Judicial branch.

• Jefferson wanted to support Britain in its war with France.

• Hamilton objected to Jefferson's interpretation of the Constitution.

• Washington's decision not to get involved in the revolution in France.