Lesson 6.1 The New Nation

Why was federalists an appropriate name for Alexander Hamilton’s political party?

• because members believed in keeping the federal government weak

• because members believed in a strong federal government

• because members believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution

• because members believed in the express powers of the Constitution

To improve the financial situation of the United States, Alexander Hamilton wanted to

• establish banks in each state

• establish a national bank.

• encourage more farming.

• borrow more money to pay the country’s bills.

For which of the following did Alexander Hamilton want to increase support while trying to fix the nation’s finances?

• farming

• a northern capital

• manufacturing

• state currencies

What made trade difficult for the United States in 1790, when Hamilton was secretary of the treasury?

• Only the federal government could print money.

• Congress printed different types of money.

• Each state was allowed to print its own money.

• State governments were not allowed to print money.

The national bank Hamilton established in 1790

• held private citizens’ money.

• issued a national currency.

• issued different currencies for each state.

• held businesses’ money to keep it safe.

During Alexander Hamilton’s time as secretary of the treasury in 1790, the federal government

• was paying back its loans.

• had only the money it had printed.

• easily borrowed large sums of money.

• had trouble borrowing money to pay its bills.

How did Great Britain and France place the newly formed United States in the middle of their problems in the late 1700s?

• They pressured the United States to take sides.

• They pressured the United States to settle their conflicts.

• They wanted the United States to lend them its cabinet for advice.

• They wanted the United States to remain neutral.

Who negotiated a trade treaty between the United States and Great Britain in 1794?

• John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

The Jay Treaty negotiated in 1794 caused

• the nation to fall further into debt.

• the nation to feel greater tension with Britain.

• political parties within the young government to come closer together.

• a greater divide within the nation.

Which of the following best states Alexander Hamilton’s attitude toward the conflict between Great Britain and France?

• He favored neutrality, refusing to support either side.

• He favored military action against both France and Great Britain.

• He favored the British.

• He favored the French.