Washington and Adams Quiz

Which statement describes President Washington?

• He was not a member of a political party.

• His foreign policy was based on isolationism and neutrality.

• He established the precedents of serving two terms, creating a cabinet, and using the military to enforce the law.

• All of these are correct.

What term best describes Washington's foreign policy?

• sectionalism

• isolationism

• nullification

• nationalism

What precedents were established by President Washington? (Mark all that apply)

• Presidents should step down after serving two terms.

• Americans should vote according to their political party affiliation.

• Presidents should have a cabinet of advisers consisting of well known leaders.

• Presidents should use the military to enforce the law if needed.

What is an example of President Washington's isolationist foreign policy?

• Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation in response to France's request for aid during the French Revolution.

• Washington signed Jay's Treaty, maintaining peace between the USA and Britain.

• Washington stated that the USA would not intervene in the war between Britain and France.

• All of these are correct.

What two nations were at war when Washington was president?

• France and the USA

• the USA and Britain

• France and Spain

• France and Britain

Alexander Hamilton was Washington's Secretary of Treasury. What was included in Hamilton's plan to get the USA out of debt?

• Hamilton wanted to consolidate all debt; all states would help pay it back.

• Hamilton wanted to increase the tariff on foreign items.

• Hamilton suggested Congress issue a tax on alcohol (the Whiskey Tax).

• All of these are correct.

What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Farmers did not want to sell their whiskey to Britain.

• Farmers did not want to pay the Whiskey Tax.

• Farmers did not want to sell whiskey; they wanted to sell corn.

• None of these are correct.

What political party was President Washington a part of?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Libertarians

• None of these are correct

What document would you read to find a quote regarding Washington's views on political parties and foreign policy?

• his inaugural address

• the Constitution

• his will

• his Farewell Address

Which political party was founded by Thomas Jefferson?

(Hint: Thomas Jefferson was a plantation owner from the southern state of Virginia who believed the economy should be based on agriculture and the common man should have a role in the government).

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican Party