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Washington's Presidency

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the

a)

Department of War

b)

Department of State

c)

Treasury Department

d)

Education Department

2.

What is an excise tax?

a)

a tax on property

b)

a tax on income earned by a person

c)

a tax on the production or sale of a product

d)

a tax on money inherited or received as a gift

3.

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.

b)

Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey.

c)

The government would not allow the trade of whiskey.

d)

The government made the production of whiskey illegal.

4.

What is the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

It showed that American farmers would not pay taxes.

b)

It led to the creation of a new national army.

c)

It showed that the federal government under the Articles of Confederation would be able to protect the people and stop a rebellion.

d)

It showed that the federal government under the Constitution would be able to protect the people and stop a rebellion.

5.

What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?

a)

Pay taxes without complaint.

b)

Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.

c)

Do not address the president with royal titles.

d)

Support the revolution in France.

6.

Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties?

a)

how to divide the nation's wealth equally

b)

how many terms a president should serve in office

c)

how large and powerful the military should be

d)

how large and powerful the federal government should be

7.

What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?

a)

a strong economy

b)

agricultural growth

c)

a partnership with France

d)

powerful state governments

8.

Democratic-Republicans believed that the U.S. economy should be based on

a)

trade

b)

business

c)

agriculture

d)

manufacturing

9.

Why did most Democratic-Republicans support the French Revolution?

a)

They admired the orderliness of the revolution.

b)

They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France.

c)

They admired the strength of the French monarchy.

d)

They believed democracy was worth the fight.

10.

According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country’s interests?

a)

It would eliminate the need for taxes.

b)

It would provide loans to businesspeople.

c)

It would create jobs for U.S. citizens.

d)

It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money.

11.

As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington’s foreign policy?

a)

aggression

b)

colonial expansion

c)

alliance expansion

d)

neutrality

12.

Led by Thomas Jefferson

a)

Democratic- Republicans

b)

Federalists

13.

Believed in strong a strong central government

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

14.

Favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

15.

More support in the North

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

16.

Believed the United States should stay out of the French Revolution

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

17.

Believed that common people should have a say in government

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

18.

Led by Alexander Hamilton & John Adams

a)

Democratic- Republicans

b)

Federalists

19.

Favored industry, manufacturing, and business over agriculture

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

20.

How excited are you for Spring Break? (Check one)

a)

Jumping for joy

b)

Eh

c)

Whoopie!!!!!!!

d)

When is that?