Mod 7.2 - Hamilton and National Finances

Who was Washington's Secretary of the Treasury?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Knox

• Edmund Randolph

Who was Washington's Secretary of State?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Knox

• Edmund Randolph

In which state did Alexander Hamilton live much of his adult life?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• Maryland

• New York

Which state was Thomas Jefferson from?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• Maryland

• New York

The biggest problem facing Alexander Hamilton was...

• keeping peace with Britain

• paying off the national debt

• organizing the courts

• eliminating all tariffs

People who buy items at low prices in the hope that the value will rise are known as ______________.

• predictors

• speculators

• treasurers

• spectators

This person was in favor of the Federal government taking on the debts of the states.

• Jefferson

• Hamilton

This person was against the Federal government taking on the debts of the states.

• Jefferson

• Hamilton

Who believed the economy should be based primarily on agriculture?

• Jefferson

• Hamilton

Who believed the economy should be based primarily on manufacturing and trade?

• Jefferson

• Hamilton