Early Republic Review

As part of his financial plan Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a

• standing army

• Marine Corps

• national bank

• plan to end slavery

He was the first secretary of the Treasury and one of Washington's most trusted advisors

• Thomas Jefferson

• Edmund Randolph

• Alexander Hamilton

• Ben Franklin

The Democratic-Republicans believed in a federal government that was:

• weaker than state governments

• devoted to national power

• ruled by a king

• devoted to making a national bank

Who was the first president of the U.S.?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

When George Washington took office as America’s first President, he faced many new challenges. Which of the following was NOT a challenge that Washington faced?

• The large debt left from the Revolutionary War that needed to be paid off.

• Both Britain and France wanted American support during the French Revolution.

• The country was very angry because they did not want Washington to become their President.

Which of the following was a position created by Washington to help him govern the country?

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Treasury

• Secretary of State

• All of the above were positions created by Washington

Which of Washington’s departments was responsible for affairs with foreign countries?

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Foreign Relations

• Secretary of State

To eliminate America’s debt, Alexander Hamilton suggested that the United States use a tariff. What is a tariff?

• a tax placed by a country on all exported goods

• a discount given to all people within a certain country

• a tax placed by a country on all imported goods

How would a national bank help pay off the national debt?

• a bank would give loans to people and businesses – the loans would charge a fee that would go to the government

• the government could use the money that people put in the banks

• instead of paying off debt, banks would only be used as a place to store money.

In Washington’s farewell address, Washington gave advice as to how the country should go forward. What advice did Washington give?

• to restrict all foreigners from becoming Americans, because they will only bring trouble

• to avoid developing a loyalty to political parties

• to keep America focused on itself and to avoid permanent alliances