2122 - Test 3-1 - New Nation (part-1)

Which of these was NOT a "precedent" set by George Washington?

• Serving one term as president.

• Creating a Cabinet to advise him on how to run the country

• Being referred to as "Mr. President"

• Serving as Commander in Chief of the military

Which of the following economic issues did George Washington face when becoming the first president?

• Stock market crashes

• Large debt

• Stagflation

• Imbalance of Trade

Which of the following was NOT part of Hamilton's financial plan?

• Creating a National Bank

• Paying off all war debt

• Protective Tariffs

• Beer Tax

Southern states initially opposed Hamilton's financial plan but reached a compromise when the U.S. capital was moved to:

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• New Orleans

• Washington D.C.

Protective tariffs increased (raised) the price of imports (goods from other countries). Which region of the country benefitted from these?

• North

• South

• West

Thomas Jefferson did not support Hamilton’s plan because he believed it would only benefit:

• The "common man"

• The wealthy

• The farmers

• The British

Which of the following did George Washington NOT say in his Farewell Address?

• Avoid forming political parties

• Remain neutral in foreign affairs

• The U.S. should not acquire any new territories

• Don't form permanent alliances with foreign nations

Which of the following is true of the Democratic-Republican Party?

• The believed in a federal government that was stronger than the states

• They promoted manufacturing and trade.

• They were supported mainly in the Northeast

• It was founded by Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following is true of the Federalist Party

• They believed in a loose interpretation of the Constitution

• They believed in state governments having more power than the federal government

• They were mainly supported by farmers and the "common" man in the South and West

• It was founded by Thomas Jefferson

Which laws were signed by John Adams because he was concerned about national security with France?

• Anti-Immigration Acts

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

• The Navigation Acts