Ch. 6 The Early Republic

Serving for a limited time and establishing a cabinet of advisors were two _____ set by George Washington as America's first president.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'precedents' as it refers to the examples set by George Washington, which established norms for future presidents. Both serving a limited term and forming a cabinet were significant precedents in U.S. history.

What was Washington's official policy to stay neutral when Britain and France are at war?

• Jay's Treaty

• Neutrality Proclamation 

• Treaty of Ghent

• Pinckney's Treaty

Answer explanation

Washington's official policy to remain neutral during the war between Britain and France was the Neutrality Proclamation, issued in 1793, which aimed to keep the United States out of European conflicts.

Which president warned against the establishment of political parties?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

Answer explanation

George Washington warned against the establishment of political parties in his Farewell Address, believing they could lead to divisiveness and weaken the nation. His caution highlights the potential dangers of partisanship.

Disagreements between the Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists led to the formation of _____.

Answer explanation

Disagreements between the Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists led to the formation of political parties, marking the beginning of the American political party system.

Republicans opposed the national bank proposed by Hamilton because they believed it violated the Constitution.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Republicans opposed Hamilton's national bank because they believed it exceeded the powers granted by the Constitution, arguing that it was not explicitly authorized.

Why did the South oppose Hamilton's plan to have all of the states pay off war debt from the American Revolution?

• the South couldn't make enough money to pay it back

• the South was made up mostly of loyalists who were still angry over the war

• the South had already paid back their war debts

• the South was too busy rebuilding their destroyed cities to spare any money

Answer explanation

The South opposed Hamilton's plan because they had already paid back their war debts, making them reluctant to contribute to a federal debt that they had already settled individually.

This law made it possible for the President to kick immigrants out of the country.

• Alien Act

• Sedition Act

• Neutrality Act

• Jay's Treaty

Answer explanation

The Alien Act allowed the President to deport immigrants deemed dangerous, making it the correct choice for the law that enabled the expulsion of immigrants from the country.

What did the Sedition Act prohibit, or outlaw?

• public hearings

• public elections

• public meetings

• public opposition to the government

Answer explanation

The Sedition Act prohibited public opposition to the government, making it illegal to criticize or undermine the government through speech or writing. This choice accurately reflects the act's intent to suppress dissent.

Republicans argued that the Sedition Act violated the _______.

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• state's rights

Answer explanation

Republicans argued that the Sedition Act violated the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and press. They believed the Act suppressed dissent and criticism of the government, infringing on these fundamental rights.

What was changed in the Constitution as a result of the election of 1800?

• the 11th amendment

• the 12th amendment

• the 13th amendment

• the 14th amendment

Answer explanation

The election of 1800 led to the passage of the 12th amendment, which modified the electoral process for the President and Vice President, ensuring they are elected on separate ballots to prevent ties and confusion.