What advise did Washington give Americans in his Farewell Address

Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation

What were Jefferson's domestic goals?

Shrink the gov and military, reduce taxes, agrarianism

How did Americans respond to the X, Y, Z?

Many Americans wanted to go to war with France.

When President Adams sent American reps to France to meet with Talleyrand, what happened?

X, Y, and Z demanded a bribe and loan

How would a national bank serve the country's interests?

provide loans for business people

Why did France and Britain seize US merchant ships during while at war with each other

they hoped to prevent the US from supplying their enemy

Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?

They believed democracy was worth the fight.

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions (Resolves)

allowed states to overrule bad laws made on the fed level

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

Serious differences were resolved without violence.

strict interpretation of the Constitution

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

how large and powerful the federal gov should be

Why did Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?

he saw the rebellion as a threat to the new gov authority

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

as an attack on the right of free speech

Why did Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?

They depended on their business.

Which slogan portrayed the US response to the XYZ affair?

Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey

All of these occurred in Washington's administration except?

political parties were eliminated

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1
What advise did Washington give Americans in his Farewell Address
Pay taxes without complaint
Support the revolution in France
Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation
Do not address the president with royal titles
2
Which of these was an important achievement of John Adam's administration?
the Federalist Party grew strong
the alliances with other countries were strengthened
the country grew in size
the nation was at peace
3
What were Jefferson's domestic goals?
Increase the gov and military, manufacturing
Increase the gov and military
Increase taxes
Shrink the gov and military, reduce taxes, agrarianism
4
How did Americans respond to the X, Y, Z?
It led to the formation of a new political party.
It did not have any effect on U.S. public opinion.
Many Americans wanted to go to war with France.
President Washington sent troops to France.
5
Republicans believed that the economy should be based on
manufacturing
agriculture
business
trade
6
When President Adams sent American reps to France to meet with Talleyrand, what happened?
They were unable to meet Talleyrand and returned home.
Talleyrand gladly received the Americans.
The Americans had a great meeting with X, Y, and Z.
X, Y, and Z demanded a bribe and loan
7
How would a national bank serve the country's interests?
eliminate the need for taxes
create jobs for US citizens
provide loans for business people
allow foreign countries
8
Who was hurt most by Jefferson's embargo on trade?
Great Britain
American sea workers
France
North African pirates
9
All of these were part of Washington's cabinet except
Education Dept.
Dept. of War
Dept. of State
Treasury Dept.
10
Why did France and Britain seize US merchant ships during while at war with each other
they wanted the US to pay a ransom
they wanted the US to join the war
they hoped US would become an ally
they hoped to prevent the US from supplying their enemy
11
Based on States Rights theory of Constitution, what does each state have the authority to do?
rewrite the Bill of Rights
nullify federal law
choose the president
increase the number of US senators
12
Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?
They admired the strength of the French monarchy.
They believed democracy was worth the fight.
They admired the orderliness of the revolution.
They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France.
13
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions (Resolves)
allowed states to overrule bad laws made on the fed level
were met with great success and accepted by many states
helped the Federalists gain power
were created by Hamilton and Adams
14
Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution?
Slaves were able to vote for the first time.
The fighting in France ended.
Serious differences were resolved without violence.
Those who opposed his election moved out of the country.
15
Which term best describes Washington's foreign policy?
colonial expansion
aggression
isolationism
alliance expansion
16
Republicans favored
John Adams as a presidential candidate
strict interpretation of the Constitution
loose interpretation of the Constitution
going to war with France
17
Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties?
how many terms a president should serve in office
how large and powerful the federal gov should be
how to divide the nations wealth equally
how large and powerful the military should be
18
Why did 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 gov authority
he was more comfortable as a military leader
19
Which of these was one of the ways Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
as a necessity to keep order in the new nation
as an attack on the right of free speech
as a tool to remove political parties
as a way to increase citizens' rights
20
Why did Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?
They feared their military power.
They wanted to be protected by them.
They hoped to move their someday.
They depended on their business.
21
Which slogan portrayed the US response to the XYZ affair?
No taxation without representation
Free trade and sailors rights
First in war, first in peace
Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute
22
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey
farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey
the gov would not allow the trade of whiskey
the gov made the production of whiskey illegal
23
What did Hamilton believe was important for the US to become a great nation
a strong economy
powerful state government
agricultural growth
partnership with France
24
Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of President Adams?
British policies toward African Americans
refusal of France to pay loans
attacks on US ships
Spanish invasion of the country
25
Which country was most responsible for the change in US foreign policy at the end of the 18th century
Great Britain
Spain
Canada
Mexico
26
All of these occurred in Washington's administration except?
political parties were eliminated
cabinet members were selected
the nation was at peace
the country grew in size

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