George Washington Quiz

During Washington's Presidency, the country began to divide into two parties. What were these parties?

• A. Democrats and Republicans

• B. Fascists and Liberals

• C. Federalists and Republicans

• D. Trump supporters and Hillary supporters

_________________ was the head of the Federalist Party.

• A. Thomas Jefferson

• B. John Adams

• C. George Washington

• D. Alexander Hamilton

The Federalists supported a ___________ national government.

• A. Weak

• B. Strong

• C. Nonexistent

• D. Small

The _____________ party supported farmers and the common man.

• A. Fascist

• B. Republican

• C. Democratic

• D. Federalist

What decision did the government make that caused the Whiskey Rebellion in the first place? Why did this action cause so much anger in the farmers?

Answer explanation

The government decided to tax Whiskey. This caused anger because farmers used this Whiskey to supplement their income, or for personal use.

Washington stepped down after three terms in office.

• True

• False

_______________ is made up of a small group of people who advise the President.

• A. Congress

• B. The Judicial Branch

• C. The Executive Branch

• D. The Cabinet

Shortly after our revolution, France and Great Britain go to war with one another. What was one reason the Federalists did not want to support France in the war?

• A. They didn't trust the new French government.

• B. They wanted a strong trading relationship with Great Britain.

• C. The country was already in too much debt from the revolution.

• D. All of the above.

Shortly after our revolution, France and Great Britain go to war with one another. What was one reason the Republicans wanted to support France in the war?

• A. The French helped us in our war, so we should help them too.

• B. They still considered Great Britain our enemy.

• C. Not helping France would be turning our backs on an ally.

• D. All of the above.

What was one similarity between the Whiskey Rebellion and Shay's Rebellion?

• A. A lot of people died in both

• B. Both were caused by taxes collected by the government

• C. Both Rebellions were successful

• D. They both happened in Pennsylvania