Shaping a New Republic Unit 3 Topic 10 (3.10)

Who was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the main purpose of the National Bank proposed by Alexander Hamilton?

• To fund the military

• To pay government salaries

• To unify the states and improve U.S. credit

• To collect taxes

What was the Proclamation of Neutrality?

• A financial policy

• A trade agreement with France

• A statement that the U.S. would not engage in European conflicts

• A declaration of war against Britain

Which treaty did Chief Justice John Jay negotiate?

• XYZ Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

• Jay Treaty

• Pinckney Treaty

What did the Pinckney Treaty secure for the United States?

• Access to the port at New Orleans

• Land east of the Mississippi River

• Independence from Britain

• Control over the Great Lakes

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fallen Timbers?

• British victory over French

• Repeal of whiskey taxes

• American Indian tribes surrendered Ohio Valley lands

• Formation of new states

Which political party was led by Thomas Jefferson?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Tories

• Whigs

• Federalists

What was George Washington's stance on political parties?

• He founded the Federalist Party

• He warned against the dangers of factions

• He was indifferent

• He supported the formation of parties

Who succeeded George Washington as president?

• John Adams

• Aaron Burr

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

What was a major issue during John Adams's presidency?

• The invention of the cotton gin

• Seizure of American trade ships by the French

• The signing of the Constitution

• The purchase of Louisiana