Which is not an example of a precedent set by George Washington?

Going to War with Great Britain

Why did war between GB and France put the US in an awkward position?

We traded with GB but had an alliance w/France

What is Washington's advice on political parties?

they would split the nation into enemy camps

Why did Hamilton believe the nation needed to pay its debts?

We needed to prove we were trustworthy to do business with.

The designation of Washington DC as the nation's capital was the result of . .

a deal: North votes for capital ; South votes for debt plan

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.

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

It would provide loans to businesspeople.

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1
I support France in their revolution
Hamilton
TJ
2
Which is not an example of a precedent set by George Washington?
Going to War with Great Britain
the term "Mr President"
resigning after two terms
meeting with his cabinet
3
Why did war between GB and France put the US in an awkward position?
We traded with GB but had an alliance w/France
Britain held part of the NW terrirtory
GW had relatives in both cities.
US sent military advisers to revolutionary France
4
What is Washington's advice on political parties?
#federalist #allin
they would split the nation into enemy camps
they were needed so people know how to vote
the helped national unity
5
which is true of the "necessary and proper" clause?
it allows the government to use powers not listed
Hamilton used it to create a bank
it allows the congress to be flexible
all of the above
6
I believe in loose construction of the constitution to justify a national bank
TJ
Hamilton
7
I believe people are naturally selfish and out for themselves
hamilton
TJ
8
To whom did Washington turn for help in solving the challenges facing the new nation?
the United States Senate
the members of his party in the House of Representatives
the British
his cabinet
9
What was Washington's advice to the nation in terms of foreign affairs?
Stay neutral
stay gold Ponyboy
Stay loyal to Great Britain
Stay loyal to France
10
Why did Hamilton believe the nation needed to pay its debts?
Nations were threatening to attack us if we didn't pay
US businesses were loaning the government money for the debt
We needed to prove we were trustworthy to do business with.
we had extra money
11
The designation of Washington DC as the nation's capital was the result of . .
To honor George Washington in his retirement
a deal: North votes for capital ; South votes for debt plan
a deal: North votes for debt plan; South votes for capital
a fire in NY
12
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.
13
All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the
Department of State
Education Department
Department of War
Treasury Department
14
Who was the leading opponent of the bank?
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Marshall
15
Why did Hamilton want to place a tariff on imports?
to encourage Americans to buy American goods
to ensure a steady flow of income
all of the above
to encourage American industry
16
How did Congress finally agree to address George Washington, the first president?
Mr. Washington
His Highness
His Excellency
Mr. President
17
According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country’s interests?
It would create jobs for U.S. citizens.
It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money.
It would eliminate the need for taxes.
It would provide loans to businesspeople.

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