Presidency of George Washington

An action that is used as an example or guide for future actions

• precedent
• president
• foreign policy
• edict

Alexander Hamilton believed the future of America should be focused on:

• Industry
• Farming

Thomas Jefferson wanted the nation to focus on:

• Industry and factories
• Farming and agriculture

What was taxed that caused farmers in Western Pennsylvania to rebel and refuse to pay the tax?

• Tea
• Whiskey
• Corn
• Sugar

Washington's Proclamation of __________ stated the U.S. would stay out of foreign affairs such as the war waging in Europe between France and England. 

• Independence
• Neutrality
• Tyranny
• Sectionalism

The largest problem facing Washington when he became president was - 

• His lack of military experience
• His indecision on location on a national capital
• The national debt
• Native Americans

Who was George Washington's vice president?

• Edmund Randolph
• Thomas Jefferson
• Henry Knox
• John Adams

Which two members of Washington's cabinet were considered political rivals?

• Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Jefferson
• Edmund Randolph & Henry Knox
• Thomas Jefferson & Edmund Randolph
• John Adams & Alexander Hamilton

In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against 2 things.  What were they?

• political parties and native americans
• permanent alliances & native americans
• political parties and permanent alliances
• native americans and the national bank

Alexander Hamilton and James Madison founded the ______ party.

• Federalist
• Democratic-Republican