The Early Republic Quiz

Who was the first president of the United States?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What were some of the issues that Washington faced as president?

• Defining the authority of the central government

• Paying off war debt

• Creating a stable economic system

• All of the above

Which of the following did Washington establish as a precedent for future presidents?

• Use of domestic force

• All of the above

• Executive Cabinet

• Two-term limit

Who came up with a financial plan to help the U.S. when Washington took office?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What was one of the main components of Hamilton's financial plan?

• Establishing a national bank

• Taxing whiskey

• All of the above

• Repaying the debt

What did Hamilton tax to help the U.S. make money?

• Beer

• Wine

• Whiskey

• Tea

Why did many farmers protest the tax on whiskey?

• They didn't like the taste of whiskey

• They wanted to support the British

• They didn't have cash to pay the tax

• They thought the tax was too high

What did Washington do to restore order during the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Ignored the protests

• Lowered the tax on whiskey

• Negotiated with the farmers

• Sent the army

What did Washington warn the American people against in his Farewell Address?

• Permanent foreign alliances

• None of the above

• Political parties

• Both A and B

Why did the first political parties develop?

• Because of arguments between Washington and Adams

• Because of arguments between Hamilton and Jefferson

• Because of arguments between Madison and Monroe

• Because of arguments between Franklin and Hancock