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1 Political Developments in the Early Republic

Quiz by Brad Hay

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  • Q1
    All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the
    Department of Treasury
    Department of Education
    Department of State
    Department of War
    30s
  • Q2
    What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
    The government made the production of whiskey illegal
    Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey
    Farmers refused to pay taxes on Whiskey
    The government would not allow the trade of whiskey
    30s
  • Q3
    Why did Jefferson believe sending in an army to stop the Whiskey Rebellion was foolish?
    He believed farmers should run the country and hoped the rebellion would lead to a farmer takeover of America
    He believed all the money collected from taxes was being spent to send the army
    He believed sending in an army showed Hamilton was willing to impede upon the rights of the citizens who opposed government policies
    He believed George Washington was acting like the tyrant King George
    30s
  • Q4
    Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
    He feared the citizens would start another revolution.
    He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader.
    He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors.
    He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority.
    30s
  • Q5
    What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
    Support the revolution in France
    Do not address the president with royal titles
    Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.
    Pay taxes without complaint
    30s
  • Q6
    Who did Thomas Jefferson believe should run our country?
    Businessmen
    Native Americans
    Farmers
    Immigrants
    30s
  • Q7
    Who did Alexander Hamilton believe should run our country?
    Catholic Immigrants
    British
    Freed Slaves
    Wealthy and Well-Educated
    30s
  • Q8
    Define Loose Construction.
    Work completed at a construction site when everyone has had a good round of stretches prior to working.
    Congress has powers beyond those given to them in the Constitution.
    Congress is limited to the powers specifically given in the Constitution.
    Construction codes that lead to unsafe homes.
    30s
  • Q9
    What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
    Laws that were created in America but carried consequences for breaking them all around the world.
    Two laws passed by a majority Republican congress that impacted new immigrants and Federalist newspaper editors.
    Laws that prohibited the possession of Alien Spacecraft and paraphernalia.
    Three laws passed by a majority Federalist congress that impacted new immigrants and Republican newspaper editors.
    30s
  • Q10
    Why did the Federalist support Great Britain when they went to war with France?
    Great Britain was Americas most important trading partner
    France had recently declared war against America
    Great Britain supported America in the American Revolution
    Alexander Hamilton was born in London and was a British sympathizer
    30s
  • Q11
    How did Alexander Hamilton view human nature?
    People were selfish and wanted power for themselves
    People lived a life determined by their parents
    People were generally good but were easily corrupted
    People were good and when informed would make good decisions
    30s
  • Q12
    Why did Thomas Jefferson argue Alexander Hamilton's Nation Bank was unconstitutional.
    He understood the 5th Amendment clearly prohibited a National Bank
    He understood the 9th Amendment clearly prohibited a National Bank
    He was a believer in Strict Construction of the Constitution
    He was a believer in Loose Construction of the Constitution
    30s
  • Q13
    Who won the election of 1796?
    Adams
    Washington
    Jefferson
    Burr
    30s
  • Q14
    The first of the Alien Acts extended the time to become a citizen to vote from 5 years to...
    5
    14
    17
    8
    30s
  • Q15
    The Sedition Act was largely used to..
    Jail Republican newspaper editors
    Jail Republican Representatives
    Jail Federalist religious leaders
    Jail Federalist journalists
    30s

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