1.7-1.9 Washington to Jefferson Review

What precedent did Washington set at the end of his presidency?

• Serving two terms and stepping down
• Expanding presidential term limits
• Creating political parties
• Declaring war on Britain

What was one of Washington’s first goals as president?

• Setting up a functioning national government
• Ending slavery across the states
• Forming a permanent alliance with France
• Expanding territory into Canada

Who led the Treasury Department and proposed the National Bank?

• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• James Madison

What issue first caused a divide between Hamilton and Jefferson?

• Creation of a National Bank
• Whether to fight in France’s revolution
• The purchase of Louisiana
• The election of 1800

Which group supported a strong national government and industry?

• Federalists
• Democratic-Republicans
• Anti-Federalists
• Whigs

What event proved the new Constitution was stronger than the Articles of Confederation?

• Whiskey Rebellion
• Shays’ Rebellion
• XYZ Affair
• Boston Tea Party

What advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address about foreign policy?

• Stay neutral and avoid alliances
• Form a strong navy to defend trade
• Support France in war with Britain
• Expand into western lands immediately

What was one warning in Washington’s Farewell Address about politics?

• Avoid the divisions caused by political parties
• Support a two-party system
• Give more power to Congress
• Expand voting rights for all men

Why did Hamilton support tariffs on imported goods?

• To protect American industry
• To lower consumer prices
• To punish European nations
• To reduce government power

Why did Jefferson oppose the National Bank?

• It was not listed in the Constitution
• It would weaken states’ rights
• It would make farming less profitable
• It would end trade with France