U.S.History Module 5

The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history MAINLY because

• the states proved that they could nullify federal laws.

• the forces of prohibition achieved a ban on alcoholic beverages

• the states were able to pass legislation reversing a national tax.

• the federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land.

As the first president, George Washington's decisions regarding the inauguration ceremony, selecting a Cabinet and running two terms are all examples of

• following Constitutional laws

• precedents he made that future presidents followed.

• early mistakes that were changed by later presidents.

• extending presidential powers not explicitly given to the President

Who was Hamilton's primary political rival while serving in Washington's cabinet?

• Henry Knox

• Abraham Lincoln

• George W. Clinton

• Thomas Jefferson

According to George Washington's Farewell Address, which of these is MOST important to sustaining the United States and will be MOST frequently attacked by enemies?

• free trade

• unity of the states

• an agriculture-based economy

• development of political parties

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson disagreed over the proposed “National Bank” based on which issue?

• which executive department would be responsible for running it

• the wisdom of staffing such an institution with immigrants from Britain

• how much in additional taxes would be levied on citizens of the United States

• whether or not the Constitution gives the national government the power to establish the bank

Which of these BEST describes the advice George Washington gave Americans about relationships with foreign powers in his Farewell Address?

• America should align itself with one foreign nation permanently.

• America should never align itself with Britain in any international disagreements.

• America should form permanent alliances of peace with as many foreign nations as possible.

• America should form temporary alliances with foreign nations only in extraordinary emergencies.

What was Washington's policy of "neutrality?"

• To favor the British in a war against France
• To favor the French in a war against Britain
• To not take sides in foreign wars
• To promote war to supply weapons and make money

Washington was president for _____ years.

• 100

• 8

• 4

• 18

What political party was Adams a member of?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalist

• Whig

• Anti-Federalists

Which political party wanted a weak federal government?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans