Early Republic George Washington

Which of the following BEST describes Washington’s stance based on the quote above?

• He believed strongly in creating a presidential cabinet.
  

• He felt it was necessary to follow the Constitution.
  

• He believed relationships with foreign countries were necessary for trade.

• He believed the U.S. should stay neutral in its dealings with other countries.

Which of the following reflects how George Washington maintained national security?

• He protected citizens’ first amendment rights to petition the government.

• He encouraged the creation of political parties in the United States.
  

• He worked with Congress at great lengths to pass the Embargo Act.
  

• He sent out a force of 13,000 militia troops to suppress an uprising.

Disagreements over questions like those listed above led to the -

• election of George Washington as president
  

• outbreak of the War of 1812
  

• creation of political parties in the United States
  

• addition of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution

Which of the following completes the table above?

• Supported a strong central government

• Supported the French in most arguments

• Supported a strong state government
  

• Supported United States farmers

The above excerpt helped Alexander Hamilton justify -

• fighting the War of 1812.
  

• establishing a judicial branch.
  

• purchasing the Louisiana territory.

• creating a national bank.

Which of the following statements BEST reflects a key belief of the Democratic-Republican Party?

• “The Supreme Court must have the freedom to interpret the Constitution as it sees fit.”

• “Unless we take steps to encourage manufacturing, our national economy will fail.”
  

• “The growing power of the central government is a threat to the rights of the states.”

• “The United States must strengthen its economic bond with Great Britain.”

What economic issue did George Washington face when he took office?

• High debt from the American Revolution

• Implementing protective tariffs
  

• Lack of manufacturing centers in the U.S.

• Fending off the British for aiding Natives

The excerpt above violates which freedom protected under the Constitution?

• Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Petition

• Freedom of Press

The excerpt above expresses reasons why -

• George Washington was elected as the first president

• John Marshall was appointed as chief justice
  

• Alexander Hamilton was appointed Secretary of Treasury
  

• Thomas Jefferson was elected leader of the Democratic-Republicans

Which of the following completes the diagram above?

• Move the U.S. capital south
  

• Combine state and national debt

• Create a national bank
  

• Re-establish trade with Natives