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WorksheetsWashington's Presidency
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
George Washington was president through what years?
1789-1797
1801-1809
-Alexander Hamilton
-Thomas Jefferson
-Edmund Randolph
Farmers from Pennsylvania were upset because of a tax on whiskey, so they began to protest and burn government buildings.
Shay's Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
The ________________ proved that the newly formed national government was strong and had the power to enforce laws.
Jay's Treaty
Whiskey Rebellion
What is the Neutrality Proclamation?
The U.S. will not take part in the British and French conflicts (not choose sides)
The U.S. forced Britain to remove all their troops from American land
NO
-Permanent alliances
-Debt
-Alliances (remain neutral)
___________________ solved issues that the Treaty of Paris did not after the American Revolution.
Pinckney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
-Whiskey Rebellion
-Jay's Treaty
-Farewell Address
-Pinckney's Treaty
Issues under George Washington
Problems during the American Revolution
Chief Justice John Jay
-Took an oath to office
-Limit of 2 terms
-Presidential Cabinet
Precedents set by George Washington
Powers of the Judiciary
Which political party was for a National Bank?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Why were Jefferson and Madison against a national bank?
It would only favor the rich
It would put the nation in debt
to cancel or void = ?
ratify
nullify
Issues happening within the country.
domestic affairs
foreign affairs
Issues with other countries
foreign
domestic
When it came to foreign relations, in his Farewell Address Washington said to--
"....have as little political connections as possible and steer clear of permanent alliances"
"....political parties are important to stabilize the national economy"
-Creation of the First National Bank
-The Whiskey Rebellion
-Judiciary Act
What era would these occur in?
Revolutionary Era
The Early Republic
Colonization
European Exploration
"'Tis our true policy to steer clear of _____________ with any portion of the foreign world....it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them."
-Washington's Farewell Address, 1796
colonial settlements
protective tariffs
permanent alliances
territorial disputes
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that--
the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
A
B
C
D
The U.S. will not choose sides in the foreign conflict between Britain and France
Neutrality Proclamation
Jay's Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Adams-Onis Treaty
Which image depicts the strategy of impressment and would later lead to the War of 1812?
Which image depicts Washington's inauguration?
Members chosen by the president to advise on important matters
A domestic issue that proved the national government could enforce laws and taxes under the U.S. Constitution
Which are part of Hamilton's Financial Plan?
Create a national bank
Pay off war debt
Raise government revenue
Convince France to become ally
The Judiciary Act of 1789--
established the federal court system
appointed Chief Justice John Jay
established circuit and district courts
elected Washington as president
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
