Early Presidents Quiz

Which of the following were precedents created by President Wasington? Select All that apply.

• Created a Cabinet of advisors

• Only served 2 terms as President

• Created a policy of Neutrality with other nations

• Was able to create Jay's Treaty

Why did President Washington create a Cabinet?

• He needed help and advise from men he trusted

• He wanted capable leaders to be in charge of important departments

• The different Cabinet leaders allowed Washington to spread his focus among many items at once.

• The Constitution allowed it

During the XYZ Affair, President Adams did all of the following to avoid a war with France?

• Added cannons to Frigate ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean

• Expanded and strengthened the U.S. Navy

• Became allies with England to threaten the French

• Sent another set of American diplomats to meet French leader, Napoleon Bonaparte

Which American leader most wanted to go to war with France after the XYZ Affair?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

"Millions for defense, but not a cent for tribute" is linked to which important American event?

• XYZ Affair

• Jay's Treaty

• First Bank of the United States

• Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

Select All of the following that are associated with the Federalists

• Wanted a strong Federal government

• Wanted a Loose or Liberal interpretation of the Constitution

• Liked England (Anglofile)

• Thought Business/Industry/Manufacture/Trade

• Supporters tend to be from North

Select ALL of the following associated with the Democratic-Republicans

• Believed agriculture was the key to a successful United States

• Many supported France (Francofile)

• Supported Slavery and the South

• Believed in strong States' Rights

• Did not trust the First Bank of the United States

Which of the following is NOT ASSOCIATED with the Democratic-Republicans?

• Support of the First Bank of the United States

• Supported France (Francofile)

• Believed in a strong Agricultural economy

• Favored a Strict or Narrow interpretation of the Constittuion

Which of the following is NOT ASSOCIATED with the Federalists?

• Supported a strong Federal Government

• Were mainly from the South

• Included a loose or liberal interpretation of the Constitution

• Supported England (Anglofile)

Which of the following were reasons President Washington created the Farewell Address?

• To let the citizens know he is leaving office and the country will be ok

• To warn or advise against political parties

• To warn or advise against permanent alliances with other countries

• To warn against squirrel commandos