WorksheetsLesson 11; Sections 1-4
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Mr. Bird
Who was the first Secretary of War?
Henry Knox
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first Secretary of State?
Henry Knox
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
What is the role of the Department of State?
To handle relations with other countries
To defend the nation
To oversee the nation's finances
To protect the state
What is the role of the Treasury Department?
To defend the nation
To handle relations with other countries
To oversee the nation's finances
To find treasure
How many terms did George Washington serve as president?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following views did Alexander Hamilton hold?
The people can never have too much power.
A loose construction of the Constitution makes for the best decision-making.
A strong central government is necessary for stability.
America should avoid trying to model itself after Great Britain.
Alexander Hamilton was the leader of what party?
Democratic-Republican
Republican
Whiskey Rebellion
Federalist
What is the role of the Department of War?
To declare war
To oversee the nation's finances
To handle relations with other countries
To defend the nation
Why did Washington lead 13,000 state militia troops across the mountains to crush the Whiskey Rebellion?
To tar and feather tax collectors enforcing the excise tax on whiskey.
He wanted to collect taxes.
He saw it as a threat to the authority of the national government.
Which of the following views did Thomas Jefferson hold?
The best government is a limited government.
The best government is a big government.
An economy based on agriculture is the best way forward.
An economy based on big business is the best way forward.
Thomas Jefferson was the leader of what party?
Democratic-Republican (or Republican)
Department of State
Federalist
Tea Party
Thomas Jefferson believed in a __________ construction (interpretation) of the Constitution.
loose (broad)
strict
none
Alexander Hamilton believed in a __________ construction (interpretation) of the Constitution.
loose (broad)
strict
none
Washington warned of two threats to the nation's future. One of those threats was problems the nation was having with other countries, and the other threat was __________________.
technology
Thomas Jefferson
the "spirit of the party"
slavery
