WorksheetsWashington Quiz Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the definition of neutrality?
An agreement between two or more nations to cooperate and come to one another's defense; friends
political parties not getting involved in law making
the power of the judicial branch that allows them to avoid certain court cases
policy of supporting neither side in a war
In Washington's Farewell Address, he expressed that the United States should avoid becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries. Which statement below correctly identifies this idea?
History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government...
...It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances.
Foreign issues are_____
Issues relating to another country
issues relating to our freedoms/liberties
issues relating to issues within a country
An alliance is an agreement between two or more nations to cooperate and come to one another's defense; friends
True
False
How did President George Washington’s Farewell Address influence the foreign policy of the United States?
It signaled that American Presidents should reduce the importation of European goods.
It cautioned American Presidents to halt the colonization of the Western Hemisphere by European powers.
It advised later American Presidents to follow a policy of neutrality in dealing with European nations.
It suggested that American leaders place restrictions on the number of immigrants entering the United States.
What was one of the challenges George Washington faced as first President of the United States?
deciding which exports to foreign countries should be taxed
defending the Southern border of the United States against attacks from Spain
paying off debts from the American Revolution.
determining how many Senators each state should have in Congress
Why did Alexander Hamilton think a national bank would strengthen the central government?
The bank would help provide stability for the U.S. 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.
What was one consequence of the type of taxes shown in the diagram?
British manufacturers sold more goods in America.
American Indians preferred to purchase British goods.
Southern plantation owners sold more raw cotton in Britain than in the United States.
Northern factory owners received some protection from British competition.
In order to pay off the debts of the _____ President George Washington adopted Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan.
American Revolution
French and Indians
Civil War
Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan included the creation of a $ _____ $
Political Party
System of Checks and Balances
National Bank
Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan raised revenue by creating a _____on Whiskey.
tax
tariff
system that outlawed taxes
When President George Washington suppressed a rebellion of farmers in Western Pennsylvania for refusing to pay the whiskey tax, he —
acted to strengthen the authority of the new federal government
showed his determination to build a large standing army
created the framework for a future personal income tax
demonstrated his opposition to Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan
Domestic issues
relates to tariffs placed on farmers
relates to issues inside a country
relates to the amendment process
relates to issues in a different country
Which of the following established a system of federal courts below the Supreme Court?
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
Judiciary Act of 1789
Marbury v. Madison
