2.3.2 Knowledge Check

When Washington’s government was formed under the U.S. Constitution, how many political parties were there?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

Why did Hamilton support government subsidies of roads and canals?

• The current roads and canals were in bad condition.

• Construction would employ more Americans.

• The construction would encourage commerce and growth of cities.

• He feared farmers were becoming too isolated.

John Adams and Alexander Hamilton were both ______________, favoring a strong central government.

Thomas Jefferson thought that a National Bank was ____________, because the constitution doesn't say Congress can create a bank.

The __________________ party was opposed to Federalism. Thomas Jefferson, their leader, believed states should have more power than the federal government.

The money for ________ has to come taxes or other sources, which can be a burden on taxpayers.

George Washington was worried that political parties would do the opposite of __________ the country.

A ________ is a group of people within a larger group who have different opinions and interests.

Draw an image that represents the following vocabulary word: faction