George Washington

The first political parties in the United States were established in the 1790s largely because of political differences between —

• John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine

• George Washington and James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation’s economy?

• The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain

• The abolition of consumption taxes

• The creation of a trade alliance with France

• The establishment of a national bank

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.

• The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.

• Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.

• The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.

The Whiskey Rebellion showed the federal governments willingness and ability to suppress resistance to its' laws.

• True

• False

Which statement would most likely be in George Washington's Farewell Address?

• "...in regard to foreign nations...to have with them as little political connection as possible."

• " War is good for the economy"

• "Political parties encourage good dialogue amongst our law-makers"

• "We should be involved in all European affairs"

Which statement below supports the beliefs of a Federalist--

• Favored a strong national government with a loose interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

• Favored strong state government with a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

Which statement below supports the beliefs of a Democratic-Republican--

• Favored a strong national government with a loose interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

• Favored a strong state government with a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

The first American political parties can traces their origins to-

• a controversy over the abolition of slavery

• the dispute over forming a bicameral legislature

• differences over the method of electing U.S. Senators

• disagreement over Alexander Hamilton's financial plan

The XYZ Affair was between

• French and British

• Natives and Americans

• Americans and French

• French and Natives

John Adams was the _____ president 

• 1st 
• 4th 
• 3rd 
• 2nd