Crash Course US 9

What was Alexander Hamilton's vision for America's future?

• A predominantly agrarian society

• A country focused on local markets and subsistence farming

• A manufacturing powerhouse involved in world trade

• A society with minimal government intervention

Which political party did Thomas Jefferson align with?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Libertarian Party

What was the purpose of Hamilton's Whiskey Tax?

• To promote international trade

• To support small farmers

• To raise money for the government

• To reduce the consumption of alcohol

What was the Alien Act designed to do?

• Shorten the time to become a citizen

• Lengthen the time to become a citizen

• Promote free speech

• Make it easier to criticize the government

What was a significant flaw in the electoral system during John Adams' presidency?

• The president and vice president were from the same party

• The president and vice president were from opposing parties

• The vice president was chosen by the Senate

• The president was chosen by popular vote