George Washington

What did George Washington urge in his farewell address?

• Neutrality with foreign nations

• He needs to see a third term

• Maintain a sense of national unity

• Avoid political parties

What was George Washington’s view on political parties?

• they were to be of great use for the country

• they were sources of division in the country

• all political parties would get along and work together

• political parties, who?

Tariff is  

• tax on imports 
• tax on exports 
• sales tax 
• income tax 

A group of selected advisors that helped Washington with issues in office?

• Congress
• Police 
• Cabinet 
• Jury

Who supported the National Bank?

• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson 

Why was a tax placed on whiskey in 1791?

• a. It was part of a movement in society to ban alcohol

• b. It was an attempt by whiskey producers to make more money

• c. The US government was trying to discourage foreigners from purchasing American made whiskey

• d. It was part of a plan to pay off the US government’s debts

True or False. Washington personally led 13,000 troops into battle and killed or captured most of the rebels.

• True

• False.

For decades after, the United States generally followed the precedent set by George Washington in regard to foreign policy. Which of the following best characterizes that policy?

• a position of containment

• a position of neutrality

• a position of aggression

• a position of indifference

This document prohibited Americans from fighting in the war between Great Britain and France. It also stated French and British warships were not allowed in US ports.

• Pinckney's Treaty

• Treaty of Greenville

• Jay’s Treaty

• Proclamation of Neutrality