Question 1

What was one of the challenges George Washington faced as first President of the United States?

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paying off debts from the American Revolution

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determining how many Senators each state should have in Congress

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deciding which exports to foreign countries should be taxed

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defending the Southern border of the United States against attacks from Spain

Question 2

The Whiskey Tax created by Congress was placed on-

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people who made whiskey

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everyone who bought or sold whiskey

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people who bought whiskey in stores

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people who drank whiskey in bars

Question 3

How did Washington respond to the violence of the Whiskey Rebellion?

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Washington sent federal troops to put down the rebellion

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He gave into their threats and repealed the tax

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He ignored their threats thinking they would do little damage

Question 4

When President George Washington suppressed a rebellion of farmers in Western Pennsylvania for refusing to pay the whiskey tax, he —

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acted to strengthen the authority of the new federal government

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showed his determination to build a large standing army

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used powers not granted to him in the Constitution

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demonstrated his opposition to Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan

Question 5

In  1789, the French asked for American aid for what purpose?

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to help them overthrow their government in a revolution

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to become their ally in a war against England

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to loan them money due to a financial depression

Question 6

Which statement is true about American feelings toward the French Revolution?

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some thought we should help while others wanted to remain neutral

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their was little preference either way among American citizens

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most American wanted to remain neutral

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most Americans supported aiding France

Question 7

When it came to the French Revolution, Washington decided to-

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stay neutral

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aid France

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ally with Great Britain

Question 8

Historians often identify George Washington as the best U.S. President. Why do historians rate him so highly?

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He kept the nation together while establishing a series of important precedents.

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He extended voting rights in federal elections to white males without property.

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He ended conflicts between settlers and the American Indians.

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He turned the United States into a world power.

Question 9

Which was an important leadership quality of President George Washington?

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A willingness to listen to different points of view.

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Eagerness to engage in conflict with European powers.

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Strong support for the emerging political party systems.

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A failure to make his own decisions.

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