The Presidencies of Washington and Adams

The new federal government in America took actions intended to set an example for the future. In George Washington’s words, these exemplary actions would “serve to establish a ________________________.”

• precedent

• electoral

• mandate

• resolution

As president, George Washington established an important precedent by creating different ________________ in the executive branch for the various areas of national policy.

• branches

• wings

• units

• departments or cabinet positions

The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the ___________________

• federal court system.

• international court system.

• state court systems.

• various local judicial systems.

In George Washington’s farewell address, he warned *

• against voting for the Democratic-Republicans.

• against political parties and foreign treaties.

• against the dangers of an over educated population.

• against dangers of Indian attacks on the frontier and the need to maintain the military.

Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson criticized U.S. policy toward France because he

• wanted to allow France to use American privateers.

• was pro-France and believed the United States owed France support since France backed it during the Revolutionary War.

• thought the United States could benefit from trade with France.

• thought it would take away power from Alexander Hamilton.

Thomas Jefferson promoted an economy based on ____________.

• agriculture

• manufacturing

• shipping

• heavy industry

George Washington urged the Senate to _________ Jay’s Treaty

• invalidate

• veto

• nullify

• ratify

According to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, what was a serious flaw in Alexander Hamilton’s plan for a national bank?

• The federal government lacked the authority to create a national bank, making it unconstitutional.

• Keeping the nation’s money in one place would create unnecessary risk, endangering the economy in case of foreign attack or natural disaster.

• A national bank would put private lenders out of business, giving the federal government an unfair monopoly on granting loans.

• A national bank would not help the United States economy grow.

In the XYZ affair, French agents would

• sign a treaty in exchange for weapons.

• accept no amount of money and insist on waging war.

• sign a treaty in exchange for U.S. territory in the Caribbean.

• discuss a treaty with the U.S. in exchange for a $250,000 bribe and a $10 million dollar loan to France.

Which best describes President John Adams’s attitude toward going to war with France?

• He was eager to go to war despite the cost.

• He wanted war, but would not declare it without congressional approval.

• He thought war might be unavoidable and gave up on hopes for a treaty.

• He refused to declare war despite protests by members of his own party.