Early Republic Political Parties Quiz

What was the name of the political party led by Alexander Hamilton?

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

• Federalist Party

• Democratic Party

Where was Alexander Hamilton raised before coming to America?

• England

• Jamaica

• France

• St. Croix

What did Alexander Hamilton believe about human nature?

• People are inherently good

• People are inherently honest

• People are inherently selfish

• People are inherently lazy

Who did Federalist believe should run the country?

• all people

• "the best people"

  (rich and wealthy)

• the President only

• only the farmers

What was Thomas Jefferson's view on human nature?

• People are inherently lazy

• People are inherently good

• People are inherently dishonest

• People are inherently selfish

What type of government did the Republicans favor?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

What was Thomas Jefferson's preferred occupation for the people?

• Merchants

• Bankers

• Farmers

• Artisans

What was the Republicans' view on the national bank?

• It was unconstitutional and dangerous

• It was necessary for the economy

• It was supported by Thomas Jefferson

• It was beneficial for farmers

What was the French representative Edmond Genêt's mission in the United States?

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain

• To convince Americans to join France in its war against Great Britain

• To promote peace with Great Britain

• To establish trade agreements with the United States

What was President George Washington's response to Edmond Genêt's mission?

• Hostile and aggressive

• Cool and dignified

• Warm and enthusiastic

• Indifferent and dismissive