Washington/Adams Quiz Review

What event during Washington's presidency showed that the federal government, under the constitution, had the power to enforce the law?

• Shay's Rebellion

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Political Rebellion

• Tequila Revellion

How did Hamilton propose to pay off the Revolutionary War debt?

• Raise money through taxes

• Place protective tariffs on foreign goods

• Create a National Bank

• All answers are correct

What 2 warnings did Washington give during his Farewell Address?

• Get involved in foreign affairs & political parties

• Avoid tight-fitting pants and wigs.

• Stay neutral and avoid political parties.

• Avoid tariffs and national banks

Which political party supported having a National Bank?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

• Independents

• Whigs

Disagreements between Hamilton & Jefferson led to the development of:

• Cobra Kai

• Congress

• Political Parties

• The Supreme Court

What was the biggest money problem Washington faced when he took office?

• Debt from the Revolutionary War

• Debt from the Civil War

• Inflation

• Debt from the French & Indian War

Who was Washington's Vice President?

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

Which political party favored a strong federal government?

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Independents

• Whigs

How did Jefferson feel about the National Bank

• He supported it because it encouraged economic growth.

• He supported it because he liked money.

• He opposed it because he felt it favored the wealthy & made the federal government too powerful.

Who was the 1st Secretary of the Treasury?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• John Hancock

• Alexander Hamilton