WorksheetsWashington's Presidency
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the
Department of War
Department of State
Treasury Department
Education Department
What is an excise tax?
a tax on property
a tax on income earned by a person
a tax on the production or sale of a product
a tax on money inherited or received as a gift
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.
Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey.
The government would not allow the trade of whiskey.
The government made the production of whiskey illegal.
What is the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
It showed that American farmers would not pay taxes.
It led to the creation of a new national army.
It showed that the federal government under the Articles of Confederation would be able to protect the people and stop a rebellion.
It showed that the federal government under the Constitution would be able to protect the people and stop a rebellion.
What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
Pay taxes without complaint.
Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.
Do not address the president with royal titles.
Support the revolution in France.
Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties?
how to divide the nation's wealth equally
how many terms a president should serve in office
how large and powerful the military should be
how large and powerful the federal government should be
What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
a strong economy
agricultural growth
a partnership with France
powerful state governments
Democratic-Republicans believed that the U.S. economy should be based on
trade
business
agriculture
manufacturing
Why did most Democratic-Republicans support the French Revolution?
They admired the orderliness of the revolution.
They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France.
They admired the strength of the French monarchy.
They believed democracy was worth the fight.
According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country’s interests?
It would eliminate the need for taxes.
It would provide loans to businesspeople.
It would create jobs for U.S. citizens.
It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money.
As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington’s foreign policy?
aggression
colonial expansion
alliance expansion
neutrality
Led by Thomas Jefferson
Democratic- Republicans
Federalists
Believed in strong a strong central government
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
More support in the North
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Believed the United States should stay out of the French Revolution
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Believed that common people should have a say in government
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Led by Alexander Hamilton & John Adams
Democratic- Republicans
Federalists
Favored industry, manufacturing, and business over agriculture
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
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