1. What was the first Presidential Cabinet?(1 point)

Question

Responses

A) it was George Washington’s wooden cabinet that he brought to the White House from his home
A) it was George Washington’s wooden cabinet that he brought to the White House from his home

B) it was the first group of chief advisors to President Washington and who also ran the important Cabinet Departments
B) it was the first group of chief advisors to President Washington and who also ran the important Cabinet Departments

C) it was the first group of unofficial advisors to President Washington
C) it was the first group of unofficial advisors to President Washington

D) a group of leaders who wrote the Bill of Rights for President Washington
D) a group of leaders who wrote the Bill of Rights for President Washington
Question 2

Answer 1

The correct response to the question "What was the first Presidential Cabinet?" is:

B) it was the first group of chief advisors to President Washington and who also ran the important Cabinet Departments.

The Presidential Cabinet originated under President George Washington and comprised key officials, such as the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and War, among others, who advised him on important matters.

Answer 2

. What did the Whiskey Rebellion show about the new Constitutional government?(1 point)
Responses

A) that the new government was strong enough to address issues, like the economy, and protect stability against rebellions
A) that the new government was strong enough to address issues, like the economy, and protect stability against rebellions

B) that the new government could not address issues nor protect stability, since it was too weak
B) that the new government could not address issues nor protect stability, since it was too weak

C) that the Office of the President was basically a king of the USA
C) that the Office of the President was basically a king of the USA

D) that the new government didn’t care about the economy of the new nation
D) that the new government didn’t care about the economy of the new nation

Answer 3

The correct response to the question "What did the Whiskey Rebellion show about the new Constitutional government?" is:

A) that the new government was strong enough to address issues, like the economy, and protect stability against rebellions.

The Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated that the federal government had the authority and capability to suppress uprisings and maintain order, contrasting with the weaknesses of the previous Articles of Confederation.

Answer 4

Which best describes Washington’s foreign policy?(1 point)
Responses

A) the US heavily favored an alliance with France and went to war with Britain
A) the US heavily favored an alliance with France and went to war with Britain

B) the US heavily favored an alliance with Britain and went to war with France
B) the US heavily favored an alliance with Britain and went to war with France

C) the US tried to remain neutral regarding European conflicts to protect its interests as a new and weak nation
C) the US tried to remain neutral regarding European conflicts to protect its interests as a new and weak nation

D) the US formed an alliance with the Swedes and Dutch to invade Spain to look for gold

Answer 5

The correct response to the question "Which best describes Washington’s foreign policy?" is:

C) the US tried to remain neutral regarding European conflicts to protect its interests as a new and weak nation.

Washington's foreign policy emphasized neutrality and avoiding entanglement in European wars, as he believed it was essential for the newly formed United States to focus on building its own nation and avoiding conflicts that could jeopardize its stability.

Answer 6

Which best summarizes Washington’s Farewell Address?(1 point)
Responses

A) he encouraged the US to join into a permanent alliance with France
A) he encouraged the US to join into a permanent alliance with France

B) he thought that new political factions were not a big deal
B) he thought that new political factions were not a big deal

C) he argued that the Executive Branch should have way more power
C) he argued that the Executive Branch should have way more power

D) he warned the US to avoid permanent alliances with other nations and to be careful of internal divisions

Answer 7

The correct response to the question "Which best summarizes Washington’s Farewell Address?" is:

D) he warned the US to avoid permanent alliances with other nations and to be careful of internal divisions.

In his Farewell Address, Washington emphasized the importance of neutrality in foreign affairs and cautioned against the dangers of political parties and factions, which he believed could lead to division and discord within the nation.

Answer 8

5. The new Americans detested political parties and avoided forming political parties in the early years of the Republic.(1 point)
Responses

A) true
A) true

B) false

Answer 9

The correct response to the statement "The new Americans detested political parties and avoided forming political parties in the early years of the Republic" is:

A) true.

Many of the Founding Fathers, including George Washington, were wary of political parties and feared that they could lead to factionalism and division within the nation. Washington even warned against the divisive nature of political parties in his Farewell Address. However, despite this initial detestation, political parties eventually formed and became a significant part of the American political landscape.

Answer 10

nope it was false

Answer 11

I apologize for the confusion. The correct answer to the statement is indeed B) false.

While many Founding Fathers, including George Washington, expressed concerns about the divisive nature of political parties, political factions quickly formed around differing views on governance and policy, particularly during the debates between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. Thank you for pointing out the error!