Chapter 6 Launching the Nation

What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 create?

• 3 branches of government

• 3 levels of federal courts

• 3 levels of judges

• 3 levels of state courts

Who opposed Hamilton’s plan to pay off war bonds?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Bill Clinton

What new tax did the farmers rebel against?

• Tea Tax

• Tobacco Tax

• Import Tax

• Whiskey Tax

Was Hamilton in favor or against the Alien & Sedition Acts?

• Against

• In favor

President Washington faced challenges which of the following?

• Economic

• Domestic

• Foreign

• All of these

Who led US troops to stop the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Anthony Wayne

• President Washington

• Arthur St. Clair

What type of federal government did the Democratic-Republican Party want?

• Limited federal power

• Strong federal power

What event inspired people in France to take action against their government?

• Battle of the Fallen Timbers

• Whiskey Rebellion

• The American Revolution

Why did Hamilton want to raise tariffs on foreign trade goods?

• To protect foreign allies

• To protect farmers

• To protect US merchants

Where was the first capital of the US?

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia