What was unique about Washington?

He was often called upon for positions of power, but did not seek them out

What was so unique about the peope Washington picked to be in his cabinet?

Many of them believed the opposite that Washington did

How did Hamilton compromise to pass his National Bank?

If it was doing poorly, it could be renewed or rejected every 20 years

Why did Jefferson resign as Secretary of State?

He felt Washington was favoring Hamilton too much

Why did Washington send John Jay to go deal with England?

He had no one else he could send

What were the warnings that Washington told the country during his Farewell Address?

Don't have political parties & don't get involved with other countries

How was the French Revolution similar to the American Revolution?

Both were revolts against tyrannical kings

What was the MAIN POINT of disagreement between Hamilton & Jefferson?

The strength of the federal government

How did John Adams become Washington's vice president?

He took second place behind Washington, making him the first vice president

What was NOT part of Hamilton's plan to fix the National Economy?

Let all the states have their own currency to prevent inflation

What was Republican Motherhood?

Women raise the children, so they should have more rights in the U.S.

What is the MAIN DIFFERENCE between strict & loose constructionists?

Their views of the Constitution

How did the Whiskey Rebellion differ from Shay's Rebellion?

The Whiskey Rebellion was able to be put down without any violence

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1
What was unique about Washington?
He oppossed slavery all of his life
He had a divorce more than once
He had a fake leg from an injury
He was often called upon for positions of power, but did not seek them out
2
What was so unique about the peope Washington picked to be in his cabinet?
They all believed exactly the same things Washington believed
Many of them believed the opposite that Washington did
All of them would become future presidents
They all volunteered to the positions
3
Who was NOT part of Washington's first cabinet?
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
4
What did Washington decide when it came to the French?
Go to war on the side of the French
Stay out of it & be neutral
Go to war on the side of the British
Secretly give them supplies
5
What city was the first capital of the United States when Washington became President?
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Charleston
6
How did Hamilton compromise to pass his National Bank?
He would personally oversee the U.S. Mint to make sure money didn't inflate
If it was doing poorly, it could be renewed or rejected every 20 years
The country would exclusively use gold & silver; no paper money
The bank would be run by Anti Federalists only
7
Why did Jefferson resign as Secretary of State?
He hated Washington as a person
He wanted to retire back at his farm
He thought Washington should be impeached
He felt Washington was favoring Hamilton too much
8
Why was the capital of the United States moved?
It was the only way Hamilton could pass his plan for the economy
All of the above
It was not in the center of the country, like many capitals are
Southern states felt it being in New York City would favor Northern ideas
9
Why did Washington send John Jay to go deal with England?
Jay asked Washington to get more involved in politics
He was a skilled diplomat
He had no one else he could send
Thomas Jefferson was sick & couldn't go
10
What were the warnings that Washington told the country during his Farewell Address?
Get rid of the National Bank & Abolish Slavery
Don't have politicla parties & abolish slavery
Don't get involved with other countries & get rid of the National Bank
Don't have political parties & don't get involved with other countries
11
What was the reason that many people wanted to help the French during their Revolution?
They're rebelling against a king like we were, so we must help
Britian was oppressing us again, so this was a chance for revenge
All of the above
France helped us during our Revolution; so it was only fair
12
Why was the Jay Treaty so controversial?
All of the above
It made it appear that the U.S. & England were best friends
It let England off the hook for attacking U.S. ships
It forced the United States to pay back debts from the time of the colonies
13
How was the French Revolution similar to the American Revolution?
Both led to democratic Constitutions
Both were revolts against tyrannical kings
Both were revolts against England
Both ended with the death of the monarchy
14
Why was Pinckney able to secure a treaty when Jay could not?
He put the fears the Spanish had at ease
Both Red & Blue
Pinckney was a more skilled diplomat
Neither Red or Blue
15
What was the MAIN POINT of disagreement between Hamilton & Jefferson?
Slavery
Taxes
The strength of the federal government
Foreign Affairs
16
How did John Adams become Washington's vice president?
He asked nicely and was voted to the position
He ran alongside Washington as his vice presidential candidate
He took second place behind Washington, making him the first vice president
Washington chose Adams upon becoming President
17
What was the name given to Martha Washington upon her husband becoming President?
First First Lady
First Lady
Mrs. Lady Washington
Lady Washington
18
Which of the following was Washington NOT at some point in his life
Secretary of State
U.S. President
Leader of the Continental Army
British General
19
What was NOT part of Hamilton's plan to fix the National Economy?
Create a National Bank
Let all the states have their own currency to prevent inflation
The government should take on the debts of the states
Pay back foreign debts first
20
What was Republican Motherhood?
A term created by Martha Washington as the husband of the President
Women raise the children, so they should have more rights in the U.S.
A movement by women to gain the right to vote
An idea that women should run for political office
21
What is the MAIN DIFFERENCE between strict & loose constructionists?
Their views of the French Revolution
Their views on going to war with England
Their views of the Constitution
Their views of the National Bank
22
How did the Whiskey Rebellion differ from Shay's Rebellion?
The Whiskey rebels would burn down the Executive Mansion
Both had strong leaders leading the rebel groups
The Whiskey Rebellion was able to be put down without any violence
The Whiskey Rebellion overthrew the U.S. government

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