Political Developments in the Early Republic

All of these were part of Washington's cabinet except the

• department of war

• department of state

• Treasury Department

• Education Department

What is an excise tax?

• a tax on property

• a tax on money inherited or received as a gift

• a tax on the production or sale of a product

• a tax on income earned

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey

• farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey

• the government would not allow the trade of whiskey

• the government made the production of whiskey illegal

Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?

• he feared the citizens would start another revolution

• He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors

• He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority

• He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader

What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?

• Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation

• Support the revolution in France

• Do not address the president with royal titles

• Pay taxes without complaint

All of these occurred during President Washington's administration except

• the nation was at peace

• the country grew in size

• political parties were eliminated

• cabinet members were selected

What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?

• a strong economy

• agricultural growth

• a partnership with France

• powerful state governemnts

According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country's interests?

• it would eliminate the need for taxes

• It would provide loans to businesspeople

• It would create jobs for Americans

• It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money

Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?

• They wanted to influence the Parliament of Great Britain

• They depended on the country's business

• They feared the country's military power

• They wanted the country to end the French Revolution

Why did most Democratic-Republicans support the French Revolution?

• They believed democracy was worth the fight

• They admired the orderliness of the revolution

• They admired the strength of the French monarchy

• They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France