Crash Course History #9: Emerging Politics

What kind of economy did Alexander Hamilton envision for the United States?

• Agrarian

• Mercantilist

• Socialist

• Barter-based

What was Thomas Jefferson's preferred economic model for the United States?

• Industrial

• Mercantilist

• Agrarian

• Centralized

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Which of the following was NOT a part of Alexander Hamilton's five-point plan for the American economy?

• Establishing the nation's creditworthiness

• Creating a national debt

• Implementing a national income tax

• Creating a Bank of the United States

What was the primary reason many Republicans opposed Alexander Hamilton's economic plans?

• They believed the plans were unconstitutional

• They favored a strong central government

• They supported close ties with Great Britain

• They wanted to abolish all taxes

What was the most immediately controversial aspect of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan?

• The creation of a national bank

• The assumption of state debts

• The whiskey tax

• The establishment of protective tariffs

What British practice led to the negotiation of the Jay Treaty?

• Impressing American sailors into the British navy

• Imposing high tariffs on American goods

• Supporting Native American resistance against American expansion

• Refusing to evacuate forts in the Northwest Territory

In his farewell address, what did George Washington warn against as a threat to national unity?

• Entangling foreign alliances

• The formation of political parties

• Excessive government spending

• Regional economic disparities

What was the primary purpose of the Sedition Act, passed during John Adams' presidency?

• To restrict immigration from certain countries

• To make it illegal to criticize the government

• To increase the power of state governments

• To establish a federal income tax