Chapter 1: George Washington's Presidency and Precedents

How did the farmers in Western Pennsylvania react to the taxes being placed on grains used in alcohol production, such as whiskey?

• They asked President Washington to reconsider.

• They organized, refused to pay the tax, and threatened tax collectors.

• They sent a delegate to plead their cause to Congress.

True or False:

President Washington sent negotiators to tell the protestors to disband before leading state militia troops to end the rebellion.

• True.

• False.

During the Whiskey Rebellion, protests became violent and a protestor militia of 5,000 or more form at _____________________.

Which founding father supported the creation of a national bank and the funding and assumption of revolutionary debt from the states?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

Why did farmers in Western Pennsylvania oppose the whiskey tax passed in 1791? (2 correct answers)

• It failed to pay down the national debt.

• It cut into their profits from growing grain.

• They worried it would cause issues with Native Americans.

• They thought wealthy Easterners were taking advantage of them.

Which founding father did not believe the national government had the power to create a national bank and did not support the funding and assumption of revolutionary debt from the states?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

How did Washington set a precedent when he left office? (2 correct answers)

• He only served two terms.

• He helped transition power peacefully.

• He stated in his Farewell Address that he believed in political parties.

• He stated in his Farewell Address that the US should build permanent foreign alliances.

How did Washington's administration help establish a strong federal government? (3 correct answers)

• by negotiating treaties (like Jay's Treaty)

• by defeating Great Britain

• by ratifying the Constitution

• by enforcing taxes and laws (Whiskey Rebellion)

• by establishing a national bank

What did Jay's Treaty do for the United States?

• It announced that the US would remain neutral when other countries went to war and would not create permanent alliances with other countries.

• It arranged the withdrawal of the British military from the Northwest Territory and granted the US "most favored nation" status for trade with Britain.

Identify which political figure is being described:

part of Washington's cabinet.

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Both