Question
Source 2
Adapted from Anas
by Thomas Jefferson
This excerpt is from a book written by Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson in 1818 after he had retired.
The work contains his thoughts about his experiences in government during the late 1700s and early 1800s.
I returned from France in the first year of the new government to enter into the office of secretary of
state. Hamilton’s financial system had then become law. He believed that the interests of the members
must be controlled to keep the legislature in agreement with the executive.
A division had already taken place in part of Congress—between the Democratic-Republican and
Federalist parties. The latter, being monarchists in principle, followed Hamilton as their leader. They
always ensured him a majority in both houses.
All the administrative laws were shaped on the model of England and so passed. Here then was the real
basis of the opposition whose purpose was to preserve the legislature pure and independent of the
executive. It was to restrain the government to the forms and principles of a republic, and not permit the
Constitution to be interpreted into a monarchy.
Source 3
Adapted from A Letter to Jonathan Dayton (1799)
by Alexander Hamilton
This excerpt is from a letter by Federalist Alexander Hamilton in which he discusses recommendations for
the federal government.
The measures that should be adopted are as follows:
—Efforts that will extend the influence and promote the popularity of the government. Under this are
three important actions. First, the extension of the judiciary system. Second, the improvement of roads.
Third, the creation of a program with funds to support new inventions, discoveries, and improvements.
—Efforts to improve the means and the strength of the government. Our navy should be completed with
additional ships.
—Arrangements for confirming and enlarging the legal powers of the government. There are several laws
that authorize the use of the militia to suppress insurrections. These laws ought to be permanent.
—A constitutional amendment for empowering Congress to open canals where they may be necessary to
go through the territory of two or more states.
—Laws for limiting and punishing seditious practices. Doing so would uphold confidence in federal
government officials by protecting their reputations from unfounded slanders.
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seditious: persuading others people to revolt or oppose their government
2. Use Source 2 to answer the question.
Which statement best describes Jefferson’s observation of the new government in the United States in
Source 2?
A. Political factions were forming as a result of disagreement on the first president.
B. Members of Congress were united on issues of diplomacy with foreign countries.
C. Political factions were forming as a result of different opinions on national power.
D. Members of Congress were united on the idea that the nation should have a king.
3. Use Source 1 and Source 4 to answer the question.
Why did George Washington most likely warn against political parties in his Farewell Address?
A. He believed that political parties would reduce voter interest in elections.
B. He believed that political parties would nominate unqualified candidates.
C. He believed that political parties would encourage corruption.
D. He believed that political parties would divide the nation.
4. Use Source 3 to answer the questions.
Part A
Which statement most closely relates to the ideas about government expressed by Hamilton in Source
3?
A. The state governments should increase their trade networks.
B. The state governments should manage production for the military.
C. The federal government should expand its role in domestic affairs.
D. The federal government should maintain many foreign alliances.
Part B
Which evidence from Source 3 best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “extend the influence and promote the popularity of the government”
B. “Our navy should be completed with additional ships.”
C. “There are several laws that authorize the use of the militia”
D. “open canals where they may be necessary”
Adapted from Anas
by Thomas Jefferson
This excerpt is from a book written by Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson in 1818 after he had retired.
The work contains his thoughts about his experiences in government during the late 1700s and early 1800s.
I returned from France in the first year of the new government to enter into the office of secretary of
state. Hamilton’s financial system had then become law. He believed that the interests of the members
must be controlled to keep the legislature in agreement with the executive.
A division had already taken place in part of Congress—between the Democratic-Republican and
Federalist parties. The latter, being monarchists in principle, followed Hamilton as their leader. They
always ensured him a majority in both houses.
All the administrative laws were shaped on the model of England and so passed. Here then was the real
basis of the opposition whose purpose was to preserve the legislature pure and independent of the
executive. It was to restrain the government to the forms and principles of a republic, and not permit the
Constitution to be interpreted into a monarchy.
Source 3
Adapted from A Letter to Jonathan Dayton (1799)
by Alexander Hamilton
This excerpt is from a letter by Federalist Alexander Hamilton in which he discusses recommendations for
the federal government.
The measures that should be adopted are as follows:
—Efforts that will extend the influence and promote the popularity of the government. Under this are
three important actions. First, the extension of the judiciary system. Second, the improvement of roads.
Third, the creation of a program with funds to support new inventions, discoveries, and improvements.
—Efforts to improve the means and the strength of the government. Our navy should be completed with
additional ships.
—Arrangements for confirming and enlarging the legal powers of the government. There are several laws
that authorize the use of the militia to suppress insurrections. These laws ought to be permanent.
—A constitutional amendment for empowering Congress to open canals where they may be necessary to
go through the territory of two or more states.
—Laws for limiting and punishing seditious practices. Doing so would uphold confidence in federal
government officials by protecting their reputations from unfounded slanders.
1
seditious: persuading others people to revolt or oppose their government
2. Use Source 2 to answer the question.
Which statement best describes Jefferson’s observation of the new government in the United States in
Source 2?
A. Political factions were forming as a result of disagreement on the first president.
B. Members of Congress were united on issues of diplomacy with foreign countries.
C. Political factions were forming as a result of different opinions on national power.
D. Members of Congress were united on the idea that the nation should have a king.
3. Use Source 1 and Source 4 to answer the question.
Why did George Washington most likely warn against political parties in his Farewell Address?
A. He believed that political parties would reduce voter interest in elections.
B. He believed that political parties would nominate unqualified candidates.
C. He believed that political parties would encourage corruption.
D. He believed that political parties would divide the nation.
4. Use Source 3 to answer the questions.
Part A
Which statement most closely relates to the ideas about government expressed by Hamilton in Source
3?
A. The state governments should increase their trade networks.
B. The state governments should manage production for the military.
C. The federal government should expand its role in domestic affairs.
D. The federal government should maintain many foreign alliances.
Part B
Which evidence from Source 3 best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “extend the influence and promote the popularity of the government”
B. “Our navy should be completed with additional ships.”
C. “There are several laws that authorize the use of the militia”
D. “open canals where they may be necessary”
Answers
GPT-4o mini
1. **Use Source 2 to answer the question.**
Which statement best describes Jefferson’s observation of the new government in the United States in Source 2?
**C. Political factions were forming as a result of different opinions on national power.**
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2. **Use Source 1 and Source 4 to answer the question.**
Why did George Washington most likely warn against political parties in his Farewell Address?
**D. He believed that political parties would divide the nation.**
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3. **Use Source 3 to answer the questions.**
Part A
Which statement most closely relates to the ideas about government expressed by Hamilton in Source 3?
**C. The federal government should expand its role in domestic affairs.**
Part B
Which evidence from Source 3 best supports the answer to Part A?
**A. “extend the influence and promote the popularity of the government.”**
Which statement best describes Jefferson’s observation of the new government in the United States in Source 2?
**C. Political factions were forming as a result of different opinions on national power.**
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2. **Use Source 1 and Source 4 to answer the question.**
Why did George Washington most likely warn against political parties in his Farewell Address?
**D. He believed that political parties would divide the nation.**
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3. **Use Source 3 to answer the questions.**
Part A
Which statement most closely relates to the ideas about government expressed by Hamilton in Source 3?
**C. The federal government should expand its role in domestic affairs.**
Part B
Which evidence from Source 3 best supports the answer to Part A?
**A. “extend the influence and promote the popularity of the government.”**