Early Republic Test

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 income earned

• a tax on the production or sale of a product

• a tax on money inherited or received as a gift

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 than a political leader.

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

• Pay taxes without complaint.

• Support the revolution in France.

• Do not address the president with royal titles.

• Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.

What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?

• a strong economy

• agricultural growth

• a partnership with France

• powerful state governments

According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country’s interests?

• It would eliminate the need for taxes.

• It would provide loans to businesspeople.

• It would create jobs for U.S. citizens.

• It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money.

Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?

• They feared their military power.

• They depended on their business.

• They wanted to be protected by them.

• They hoped to move there someday.

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

Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties?

• how to divide the nation's wealth equally

• how many terms a president should serve in office

• how large and powerful the military should be

• how large and powerful the federal government should be