5.1 Washington's Presidency
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- Q1
Why did Alexander Hamilton think a national bank would strengthen the central government?
The bank would encourage foreign competition for manufactured goods.
The bank would help provide stability for the U.S. Economy
The bank would create a monopoly that would eliminate state banks.
The bank would have the power to regulate interstate commerce.
60s113.20.5.A - Q2
Which of the following is the best example of an early U.S. struggle to define the domestic authority of the central government?
The Whiskey Rebellion
The war of 1812
The XYZ Affair
The Barbary Wars
60s113.20.5.A - Q3
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that -
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
60s113.20.5.A - Q4
Which action completes this diagram?
establish a national bank
oversee state government agencies
regulate the creation of new businesses
eliminate protective tariffs
60s113.20.5.A - Q5
According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
The creation of a trade alliance with France
The establishment of a national bank
The abolition of consumption taxes
30s113.20.5.A - Q6
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
Southern States were threatening to secede from the Union
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger Constitution
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States
30s113.20.5.A - Q7
Read the excerpt and answer the question. Why did President Washington give this advice about the future of U.S. foreign policy?
To encourage economic growth through the transatlantic slave trade
To use trade embargoes to stay neutral
To avoid being drawn into European wars
To end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
30s113.20.5.E - Q8
The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid
being part of a global trade network
allowing U.S. Citizens to emigrate
becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries
establishing U.S. territories overseas
30s113.20.5.E - Q9
Which phrase demonstrates President Washington's recommendation that the United States should avaoid permanent allinaces?
A free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most [harmful enemies] of Republican government
Of all the habits which lead to political prosperity; religion and morality are indispensible supports... Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions of general diffusion of knowledge.
The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always [praise] the just pride of Patriotism
As a very important source of strength & security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as [rarely] as possible
30s113.20.5.E - Q10
Which president established these traditions for the executive branch?
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
30s113.20.5.A - Q11
Which phrase completes this excerpt?
colonial Settlements
territorial Disputes
protective Tariffs
permanent Alliances
30s113.20.5.E
