The Federalist Era

One of the most important things Washington did as President was appointing leaders to his ___________, a group of top executive advisors.

• Parliment

• Cabinet

• Assembly

• Council

Who was the FIRST Vice President of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Paul Revere

• Abilgail Adamas

• John Adams

Why did President Washington order the army to enf the Whiskey Rebellion?

• He feared the citizens would harm each other

• He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors

• He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority

• He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader

Which of these best describes Alexander Hamilton's beliefs?

• A trade partnership with France was essential making money

• Agriculture was key to the economic future of America

• A strong economy was necessary and a noational bank would help create one.

• Strong States and a weak central government would lead to growth

What was one result of the compromise on Hamilton's economic plan during the American Revolution.

• Removal of trade barriers

• The nation's capital was located in the South.

• Protest by the Federalists

• Reduce taxes in the North

Why did Washington proclaim neutrality for the U.S.?

• As a show of support to the British

• To make the public happy

• To keep out of the war between France and England

• To show support for the French revolution

Which treaty resulted from the Spanish closing the Mississippi River due to fear that the United States and Great Britain would work against them in North America?

• Pickney's Treaty

• Jay's Treaty

• Treaty of Greenville

• Treaty of the Northwest Territory

In Washington's Farewell Address, which things did he warn againtst?

• Strong military and national debt

• States working together and national banking

• Small business and government cooperation

• Political parties and involvement in foreign affairs.

While the _______ favored a strong government run by the elite, _______favored greater public involvement and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

• Loyalist, Patriots

• Democratic-Republicans, Federalists

• Federalist, Democratic Republicans

• Democrats, Republicans

What were the spies in the XYZ Affair trying to do?

• Donate large sums of money

• change the results of an election

• Get into government buildings to steal information

• Get a bribe to avoid war