Washington/Adams/Jefferson Presidencies

What created the federal court system during Washington's presidency?

• Stamp Act

• Judiciary Act of 1789

• Court Act of 1792

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

What is a "precedent"?

• The chief executive of a country or company

• A tax on an imported good

• A type of protest march

• An example or tradition that others will follow later

What is the Presidential Cabinet?

• A large wooden container in which we store things

• The leaders of a political party

• A group of advisers to the President who help him run the government

• People who are opposed to the President

Who was the Secretary of State in Washington's Cabinet?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• Edmund Randolph

Who was the Secretary of the Treasury in Washington's Cabinet?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

• Edmund Randolph

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

• Have the federal government assume the debts of the states

• Have the government take over land owned by private citizens

• Create a national bank

• Put a system of taxes and tariffs into place

Why did Thomas Jefferson oppose the creation of a national bank?

• He thought it was unconstitutional

• He thought it would increase the power of the central government

• He thought it would only benefit the rich

• All of these

What did Washington decide to do when war broke out in Europe?

• He supported France and declared war on Britain

• He issued a proclamation of neutrality

• He supported Britain and declared war on France

• He was so confused that he didn't do anything

What is a "tariff"?

• A tax on an imported good, which makes foreign products more expensive

• A statement saying that you will not take sides in a conflict

• A protest against unfair taxes

• A tax on a particular product, like whiskey

How did Washington respond when farmers in western Pennsylvania rebelled against the whiskey tax?

• He negotiated with them and agreed to abolish the tax

• He raised an army and marched into the region to put down the rebellion

• He asked the government of Pennsylvania to deal with the problem

• He decided to wait and see what would happen next