President George Washington Review

Examples of Washington's precedents include:

• Living in the White House, going to church and donating to charity.

• Riding a horse, serving in the military and being elected at 60 years old

• Avoiding political parties, being called his Excellency and serving as a General.

• Creating a Cabinet, serving two terms and adopting a policy of neutrality

What is the Cabinet?

• A group of officials to assist the president

• The lawmaking body of America

• The court system in America

• A place to keep plates

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Tax collectors took land away from farmers

• The president violated his power in office

• The U.S. went to war with Britain

• Congress placed a tax on liquor

What was an important effect of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• It proved the Constitution could protect and control American citizens.

• It proved the Articles of Confederation were weak

• It showed Congress that Americans will NEVER pay taxes

• It proved that Americans were alcoholics

Why did Hamilton want to pay back the national debt?

• He thought it would hurt the American economy

• He was trying to anger southern states

• It would improve the nation's financial reputation.

• It would make people angry with President Washington

What is a speculator?

• A person who watches a sports game

• A country that captures the sailors of another country

• A person who invests in a risky venture in hopes of making a profit.

• A member of Congress

What is a bond?

• Glue that holds teeth together

• A business deal between countries

• A certificate that promises to pay the holder money loaned plus interest (by a certain date)

• A tax on imported goods

Which of the following were part of Hamilton's economic plan?

• Creating laws to help farmers and establishing an economy based on agriculture.

• Paying back the national debt, creating tariffs on imported goods and establishing the National Bank.

• Going to war with Britain, trading with France and supporting state's rights.

• Writing a musical and performing it to convince people to support his plan.

Which of the following were NOT part of Hamilton's economic plan?

• Creating an economy centered on agriculture

• Creating a protective tariff

• Paying back the national debt

• Establishing the National Bank

Which of the following describes Federalists?

• Strict interpretation of the Constitution and opposed the National Bank

• Loose interpretation of the Constitution and supports the National Bank

• Wanted an economy based on agriculture

• Supported France