Launching a New Republic
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- Q1How did congress finally agree to address George Washington, the first president?Mr. PresidentHis ExcellencyHis HignessMr. Washington30s
- Q2To whom did Washington turn for help in solving the nations problems?the Britishmembers of his partythe Senatehis cabinet30s
- Q3From whom did the Native Americans expect (but did not) aid during the Battle of Fallen Timbers?the Frenchthe Britishall of thesethe Spanish30s
- Q4Which document set up the federal court system?the Constitutionthe Articles of Confederationthe Alien and Sedition Actsthe Federal Judiciary Act of 178930s
- Q5Why did Alexander Hamilton want to place tariffs (taxes) on foreign goods?all of theseto encourage Americans to buy American goodsto encourage the growth of American industryto ensure a steady flow of income30s
- Q6Who was the first vice-president and the second president of the United States?Alexander HamiltonThomas JeffersonJohn AdamsHenry Knox30s
- Q7What group was a target of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?the Spanishimmigrantsthe Britishthe French30s
- Q8In which document did Jefferson and Madison use the political theory of states' rights to fight the Alien and Sedition Acts?Kentucky Virginia ResolutionsBill of RightsFederal Judiciary ActsConstitution30s
- Q9Near which place did the Battle of Fallen Timbers occur?Appalachian Mts.Mississippi RiverFort Miamithe Northwest Territory30s
- Q10What physical feature marks the eastern > boundary of the Trans-Appalachian West?Wabash RiverFort MiamiMississippi RiverAppalachian Mountains30s
- Q11What physical feature marks the western < boundary of the Trans-Appalachian West?Mississippi RiverWabash RiverAppalachian MountainsNorthwest Territory30s
- Q12St. Clair's defeat occurred near which river?Fort MiamiMississippi RiverWabash RiverAppalachian Mts.30s
- Q13In what part of the nation did St. Clair's defeat take place?the Wabash RiverMississippi Riverthe Northwest TerritoryFort Miami30s
- Q14Which was a belief of the Democratic-Republican Party?The common people sometimes acted foolishlyAmerica was obligated to help BritainAmerica was obligated to help FranceIndividual liberties could sometimes be restricted30s
- Q15Which party favored states' rights?the Federalistsboththe Democratic-Republicans30s
