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WorksheetsEarly Republic: GW, JA
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
George Washington was the
first President of Great Britain
first king of the United States.
first President of the United States.
first President of Cuba.
George Washington served as president of the United States until his death. He never retired.
True
False
political party that wanted strong states
Federalists
Anti-federalists
political party that wanted a strong federal government
Federalists
Anti-federalists
example set by a leader
Nullify
Precedent
Sedition
Alien
Why did Alexander Hamilton think a national bank would strengthen the central government?
The bank would help provide stability for the US economy.
The bank would create a monopoly that would eliminate state banks.
The bank would encourage foreign competition for manufactured goods.
The bank would have the power to regulate interstate commerce.
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
The organization of the first US political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France
The election of George Washington to a second term as president
The establishment of the First bank of the United States
The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa
The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
-George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796
Why did President Washington give this advice about the future of US foreign policy?
To end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
To avoid being drawn into European wars
To use trade embargoes to stay neutral
To encourage economic growth through the transatlantic slave trade
Which two people were the founders of the first political parties?
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Samuel Adams and John Adams
Thomas Paine and Alexander Hamilton
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
Choose the term that best fits the definition:
enforcement of military or naval service on able-bodied but unwilling men through crude and violent methods
Republic
Impressment
Isolationism
Foreign
Choose the term that best fits the definition:
a group of persons organized to acquire and exercise political power
Branch
Foreign
Political Party
Affiliation
Choose the term that best fits the definition:
of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own
Domestic
Foreign
Ratify
Amend
Choose the term that best fits the definition:
existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Domestic
Neutrality
Sedition
Policy
Choose the term that best fits the definition:
the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality
For
Against
Alliance
Neutrality
Choose the term that best fits the definition:
to come together and agree
Compromise
Adjust
Amend
Veto
Choose the term that best fits the definition:
an event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to
Problem
Amend
Isolate
Affair
Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
He feared the citizens would start another revolution.
He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors.
He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority.
He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader.
What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
Pay taxes without complaint.
Support the revolution in France.
Do not address the president with royal titles.
Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.
Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and 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
Which of these was one of the ways Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
as a tool to remove political parties
as a way to increase citizens' rights
as an attack on the right of free speech
as a necessity to keep order in the new nation
to legally overturn
Nullify
Precedent
Sedition
Alien
activities aimed at weakening the government by inciting resistance to authority
Nullify
Precedent
Sedition
Alien
a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country
Nullify
Precedent
Sedition
Alien
seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military
Bond
Cabinet
Protective Tariff
Impressment
a tax on imported items
Bond
Cabinet
Protective Tariff
Impressment
a certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future
Bond
Cabinet
Protective Tariff
Impressment
a group of advisors to a president
Bond
Cabinet
Protective Tariff
Impressment
How did Alexander Hamilton want to pay off the debt? (select 3)
Bonds
Tax whiskey
Protective Tariff
Sell land
Quit the bank
Which party called for a more agriculture vision of American and a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Federalist Party
Democratic Republican Party
Which treaty worked with England to help relations involving seizing ships, forts and impressment of sailors?
Pinckney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
Copeland's Treaty
Which treaty reinforced friendship with Spain and established clear boundary lines?
Pinckney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
Copeland's Treaty
True or False: New York City is the nation's capital.
True
False
What was Alexander Hamilton's argument for the national bank?
The War Powers Clause
The Necessary & Proper Clause
The Extradition Clause
the Loyalty Clause
