What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?

Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.

Some historians might argue that Washington's greatest accomplishment was

stepping down after his 2nd term to let others lead.

Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?

They depended on their business.

Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?

The believed democracy was worth the fight.

Which of these was one of the ways Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts?

as an attack on the right of free speech

Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties?

how large and powerful the federal government should be

What was the Whiskey Rebellion?

Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.

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

Provide loans to business people and grow the economy.

Which of these describes Thomas Jefferson’s belief about government and religion?

He believed in the separation of religion and government.

What did Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?

strong economy/manufacturing /strong banking system

Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution?

Pol differences resolved w/o violence/peaceful transition

What is an excise tax?

a tax on the production or sale of a product

Why did Washington and Hamilton use the militia to end the Whiskey Rebellion?

Saw the rebellion as a threat to the new govt's authority.

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1
What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
Pay taxes without complaints.
Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.
Do not address the president with royal titles.
Support the revolution in France.
2
Some historians might argue that Washington's greatest accomplishment was
negotiating location of the capital to Washington, D.C.
his brilliant victory at Yorktown.
stepping down after his 2nd term to let others lead.
siding with the French during the French Revolution.
3
Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?
They depended on their business.
They wanted to be protected by them.
They hoped to move there someday.
They feared their military power.
4
Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?
They admired the orderliness of the revolution.
They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France.
The believed democracy was worth the fight.
They admired the strength of the French monarchy.
5
Which of these was one of the ways Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
as a tool to remove political parties
as an attack on the right of free speech
as a way to increase citizen's rights
as a necessity to keep order in the new nation
6
Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties?
how large and powerful the military should be
how to divide the nation's wealth equally
how large and powerful the federal government should be
how many terms a president should serve in office
7
Washington was the only sitting president to
chop down a cherry tree
led troops into battle
serve more than two terms
to have later served in the Senate
8
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey.
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.
The government would not allow the trade of whiskey.
The government made the production of whiskey illegal.
9
All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the
Education Department
State Department
Department of War
Department of the Treasury
10
Jefferson and Republicans believed that that the United States' economy should be based on
trade
agriculture
manufacturing
business
11
According to Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country's interests?
It would eliminate the need for taxes.
It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money.
Provide loans to business people and grow the economy.
It would create jobs for American citizens.
12
Which of these describes Thomas Jefferson’s belief about government and religion?
Taxes should pay for the construction of churches.
He believed religion should guide government policy.
Only members of a religion should serve as president.
He believed in the separation of religion and government.
13
What did Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
agricultural growth
powerful state governments
strong economy/manufacturing /strong banking system
a partnership with France
14
Which of these events lead to the addition of the 12th Amendment to the Constitution?
the establishment of a national bank
the Alien and Sedition Acts
the election of 1800
the Whiskey Rebellion
15
Based on the states' rights theory, what does each state have the authority to do?
rewrite the Bill of Rights
choose the president
increase the number of U.S. senators
nullify federal law
16
Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution?
Pol differences resolved w/o violence/peaceful transition
Fighting in France ended.
Slaves were able to vote for the first time.
Those who opposed his election moved out of the country.
17
What is an excise tax?
a tax on the production or sale of a product
a tax on income earned
a tax on money inherited or received as a gift
a tax on property
18
Why did Washington and Hamilton use the militia to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
They feared the citizens would start another rebellion.
Saw the rebellion as a threat to the new govt's authority.
He liked being a military leader rather than a pol. one.
To protect tax collectors.

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Ch. 11 Political Developments in the Early Republic

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Ch. 11 Political Developments in the Early Republic

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Questions 18

Answers

1
What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
Pay taxes without complaints.
Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.
Do not address the president with royal titles.
Support the revolution in France.
2
Some historians might argue that Washington's greatest accomplishment was
negotiating location of the capital to Washington, D.C.
his brilliant victory at Yorktown.
stepping down after his 2nd term to let others lead.
siding with the French during the French Revolution.
3
Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?
They depended on their business.
They wanted to be protected by them.
They hoped to move there someday.
They feared their military power.
4
Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?
They admired the orderliness of the revolution.
They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France.
The believed democracy was worth the fight.
They admired the strength of the French monarchy.
5
Which of these was one of the ways Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
as a tool to remove political parties
as an attack on the right of free speech
as a way to increase citizen's rights
as a necessity to keep order in the new nation
6
Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties?
how large and powerful the military should be
how to divide the nation's wealth equally
how large and powerful the federal government should be
how many terms a president should serve in office
7
Washington was the only sitting president to
chop down a cherry tree
led troops into battle
serve more than two terms
to have later served in the Senate
8
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey.
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.
The government would not allow the trade of whiskey.
The government made the production of whiskey illegal.
9
All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the
Education Department
State Department
Department of War
Department of the Treasury
10
Jefferson and Republicans believed that that the United States' economy should be based on
trade
agriculture
manufacturing
business
11
According to Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country's interests?
It would eliminate the need for taxes.
It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money.
Provide loans to business people and grow the economy.
It would create jobs for American citizens.
12
Which of these describes Thomas Jefferson’s belief about government and religion?
Taxes should pay for the construction of churches.
He believed religion should guide government policy.
Only members of a religion should serve as president.
He believed in the separation of religion and government.
13
What did Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
agricultural growth
powerful state governments
strong economy/manufacturing /strong banking system
a partnership with France
14
Which of these events lead to the addition of the 12th Amendment to the Constitution?
the establishment of a national bank
the Alien and Sedition Acts
the election of 1800
the Whiskey Rebellion
15
Based on the states' rights theory, what does each state have the authority to do?
rewrite the Bill of Rights
choose the president
increase the number of U.S. senators
nullify federal law
16
Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution?
Pol differences resolved w/o violence/peaceful transition
Fighting in France ended.
Slaves were able to vote for the first time.
Those who opposed his election moved out of the country.
17
What is an excise tax?
a tax on the production or sale of a product
a tax on income earned
a tax on money inherited or received as a gift
a tax on property
18
Why did Washington and Hamilton use the militia to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
They feared the citizens would start another rebellion.
Saw the rebellion as a threat to the new govt's authority.
He liked being a military leader rather than a pol. one.
To protect tax collectors.