Washington's Presidency

What did the Whiskey Rebellion prove?

• Nothing

• The new government was strong enough to handle the issues facing the nation and the executive branch would enforce acts of Congress

• The Articles of Confederation needed to be revised and rewritten

• The Constitution was broken and would need to be reorganized

Who was Washington's Secretary of State?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

Who was the first Vice President?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Who did Washington hire to help pay off the nation's debt?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

What prohibited Americans from getting involved in a war between Great Britain and France?

• Proclamation of Neutrality

• Jay's Treaty

• Pinckney's Treaty

• War of 1812

All of the following were a part of Hamilton's financial plan except:

• Creating a National Bank

• Protective Tariffs and increased Taxes

• Consolidation of all the States' Debt

• printing more paper money

Which region disliked Hamilton's financial plan?

• The North

• The South

Why was the nation's capital moved to Washington D.C.?

• To convince the South to agree to Hamilton's Financial Plan

• Pennsylvania was having to many issues

• It was originally located to far North

• To convince the South that Thomas Jefferson would make a great president

What is a precedent?

• A tradition for others to follow

• when countries buy or sell goods to each other based on haves and needs

• when you do not choose sides in a war or argument between two sides

• is when you forbid trade with another nation.

In his Farewell Address Washington warned the nation about all the following EXCEPT:

• Political Parties

• Taxes

• Foreign Alliances

• Protective Tariffs