Chp. 9 Test Review

Which of the following actions was NOT an example set by President Washington?

• leaving office after two terms

• choosing the first Cabinet

• asking people to call him "President of the United States"

• importing goods from overseas

Which of the following precedents did President Washington set at the beginning of his first term?

• He decided to move the nation's capital to Washington D.C.

• He asked the government to repay federal and state debts.

• He established the Supreme Court.

• He named well-known, talented leaders to head government departments.

Which item was NOT part of Hamilton's economic plan?

• repaying state debts

• the Bank of the United States

• high tariff

• starting political parties

The rebellion of Pennsylvania farmers during Washington's presidency was a reaction to

• a tariff

• attacks by Native Americans

• Jay's Treaty

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  a tax placed on whiskey

Which idea was supported by Thomas Jefferson?

• The Constitution should be interpreted loosely.

• State governments should be stronger than the federal government.

• The government should encourage manufacturing over farming.

• Only educated people should lead the nation.

Which statement BEST expresses President Washington's beliefs about foreign policy?

• The United States should take a more active role in international affairs.

• The United States should remain independent from disputes between other nations.

• The United States should support permanent alliances with other nations.

• The United States should use force when aiding allies in international disputes.

Washington's Neutrality Proclamation kept the United States out of war with

• Spain.

• France.

• Britain.

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  Britain & France.

How was United States neutrality challenged during Washington's presidency?

• Most Americans wanted to abandon neutrality and declare war on Britain.

• Britain and France seized cargoes from United States ships.

• Chief Justice John Jay refused to negotiate a treaty with Britain.

• American merchants continued to trade with britain and France.

Why did President Washington want the nation to remain neutral in foreign wars?

• He did not want to disrupt United States relations with other countries.

• He believed that the United States was ill prepared for war.

• He wanted to prevent American ships from being seized.

• He wanted to establish friendly relations with Great Britain.

Why was it difficult for the American government to maintain a neutrality policy?

• American merchants profited from trade with Britain and France.

• Many Americans wanted to support Britain in its war with France.

• American merchants lost money when they traded with other nations.

• American sailors made money by seizing British cargo ships.