Unit 7 President Washington & Adams

Which problem was the most pressing (important) George Washington encountered when he became president?

• Southern states were threatening civil war.

• The United States had large debts and the economy was struggling.

• Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.

• The Articles of Confederation need to be replaced by a stronger Constitution.

President Washington’s use of troops during the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated that -

• The states had more power than the national government.

• The national government would use force to enforce federal laws.

• Citizens could not protest against an unpopular law

• Unfair taxes could be challenged in the federal courts.

Under Hamilton's plan, the American government, borrowed money by issuing _________________, to pay off the debt.

• Stocks and bonds

• Paper Backs and Loans

• Bonds and Taxes on Whiskey

• Land Grants and Taxes on tobaaco

This was proposed by Hamilton to provide a safe place to deposit government funds such as taxes, and would issue a national currency ($$).

• Wall Street

• The Mint

• National Bank

• National Legislature

What was established when Washington signed the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• Judicial Review

• Judges Chambers

• Chief Justice

• Supreme Court

What were the first two political parties that formed?

**2 answers

• Democratic- Republicans

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

• Republicans

What was George Washington's foreign policy?

• Alliance with Spain
• Alliance with Britain
• Neutrality 
• Alliance with France

How many terms did George Washington serve and set the precedent for future presidents to follow?

• 4

• 1

• 43

• 2

What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?

• The government prevented the sale of whiskey

• Pennsylvania farmers were upset about a tax on whiskey

• The government used force to seize a whiskey business

• American settlers brought whiskey into Ohio

Describe domestic policy

• Policies and decisions having to do with other countries

• Policies and decisions having to do with the home country