The Early Years Review i

Which was NOT one of George Washington's main challenges as President?

• He had to set the example for others to follow.

• If he failed, the United States very well would also.

• He had to figure out what the President would do & be called.

• He had to lead the U.S. through its first war as an official country.

A precedent is a _________________.

• Example

• Statement

• Type of tax

• Government worker

The President's top assistants are known as the President's ______________________.

Who was the first Secretary of State for Washington?

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Calhoun

• Alexander Hamilton

Who was the first Secretary of Treasury for Washington?

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Calhoun

• Alexander Hamilton

Which was NOT one of Washington's main concerns spoken in his Farewell Address?

• He warned against making alliances.

• He warned against not having enough patriotism and national unity.

• He warned against having too many branches of government.

• He warned against political parties that could divide the country.

We have followed Washington's suggestions from his Farewell Address today.

• True

• False

Which statements (MORE THAN ONE) describe the Federalist party?

• Led by Thomas Jefferson

• Favored strong state governments

• Wanted a national bank.

• Supported forming an alliance with Britain

Which statements (MORE THAN ONE) describe the Democratic-Republican party?

• Wanted strict interpretation of the Constitution.

• Believed in a farming-based economy.

• Wanted government led by the "common man."

• Won the election of 1796

What was the problem that emerged from the election of 1796?

• John Adams, a former Vice President, won.

• The President was a Federalist; the Vice President was a Democratic-Republican.

• The popular vote and electoral vote didn't match.

• It was a literal tie and no one knew how to break it.