Asked by sleepy

Which of the following were precedents that George Washington set during his presidency? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

He established a judicial system of nine justices that is still in place today.
He established a judicial system of nine justices that is still in place today.

He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.
He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.

He established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position.
He established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position.

He chose to not run for a third term
Answered by sleepy
Select all that apply.
Answered by sleepy
What was the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey?
(1 point)
Responses

It rewarded farmers who grew corn.
It rewarded farmers who grew corn.

It did not spread the tax burden evenly.
It did not spread the tax burden evenly.

It was similar to taxes Britain had proposed.
It was similar to taxes Britain had proposed.

It had to be collected in person by tax collectors.
Answered by sleepy
What policy did President Washington follow during the period of war in Europe following the French Revolution?
(1 point)
Responses

He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict.
He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict.

He acted to promote democracy across Europe.
He acted to promote democracy across Europe.

He promised to fight European powers who threatened American neutrality.
He promised to fight European powers who threatened American neutrality.

He signed Jay’s Treaty to form an alliance with Britain
Answered by sleepy
How did Alexander Hamilton plan to pay off the national debt?
(1 point)
Responses

by creating a population tax
by creating a population tax

by printing new currency
by printing new currency

by taxing imports
by taxing imports

by increasing exports
Answered by sleepy
All questions are correct except for Question 2. The correct answer was: "It did not spread the tax burden evenly."
Answered by GPT 3.5
He chose to not run for a third term.
Answered by GPT 3.5
Apologies for the confusion. Based on the options provided, the correct selections would be:

- He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.
- He chose to not run for a third term.
Answered by GPT 3.5
It had to be collected in person by tax collectors.
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He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict.
Answered by GPT 3.5
by taxing imports
Answered by GPT 3.5
Apologies for the mistake. The correct answer to the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey is indeed "It did not spread the tax burden evenly." Thank you for pointing that out.