Unit 4 Game Worksheet - Early United States History

Which problem did George Washington ask Alexander Hamilton to tackle when he took office?

• The nation's debt problem

• The issue of slavery

• The expansion of territory

• The creation of the Supreme Court

Which two political parties began to take shape during the early years of the United States?

• The Federalists and the Republicans

• The Democrats and the Whigs

• The Progressives and the Populists

• The Libertarians and the Greens

What challenges did the United States face under Washington's leadership at home and abroad?

• Issues with the French Revolution

• Problems with trade and agriculture

• Challenges from Native Americans and the British navy

• Conflicts with Spain and Mexico

Who became the first President of the United States in 1789?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• A tax on tea

• A ban on farming

• A law against voting

• A tax on whiskey

Which event marked the end of Native American resistance in the Northwest Territory?

• French Revolution

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Boston Tea Party

• Battle of Fallen Timbers

How did President Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?

• He resigned from office

• He ignored the rebellion

• He lowered the whiskey tax

• He sent troops to confront the farmers

What was a major result of the different ideas of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?

• The start of the French Revolution

• The creation of political parties

• The end of the presidency

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Which of the following best describes the main difference between Federalists and Republicans in the 1790s?

• Federalists wanted a strong national government, while Republicans wanted more power for the states.

• Federalists wanted to end all taxes, while Republicans wanted more taxes.

• Federalists supported the French Revolution, while Republicans did not.

• Federalists wanted to move the capital to the West, while Republicans wanted it in the East.

Why did two political parties emerge in the United States during the 1790s?

• Because of disagreements over foreign policy

• Because of the discovery of gold

• Because of different ideas about how the nation should be run

• Because of the end of the French Revolution