Unit 4a Early Repbulic

All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the

• Department of War

• Department of State

• Treasury Department

• Education Department

What is an excise tax?

• a tax on property

• a tax on money inherited or received as a gift

• a tax on the production or sale of a product

• a tax on income earned

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Farmers refused to pay taxes on Whiskey

• Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey

• The government would not allow the trade of whiskey

• the government made the production of whiskey illegal

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

• He feared the citizens would start another revolution

• 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

What advice did Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?

• do not let political party loyalty divide the nation

• support the revolution in France

• Do not address the president with royal titles

• pay taxes without complaint

Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?

• They believed democracy was worth the fight.

• They admired the orderliness of the revolution

• They admired the strength of the French monarchy

• They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France

Why did most Federalist favor good relations with Great Britain?

• They wanted to influence the Parliament of Great Britain

• They depended o the country's business

• The feared the country's military power

• They wanted the country to end the French Revolution

Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Act as

• a tool to remove political parties

• a way to increase citizens' rights

• at attack on the right to free speech

• a necessity to keep order in the new nation

As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington’s foreign policy?

• aggression

• isolationism

• colonial expansion

• alliance expansion

 All of these occurred during President Washington’s administration except

• the nation was at peace

• the country grew in size

• political parties were eliminated

• cabinet members were selected