Here are the answers to your questions based on historical context:
Q1
Why was the presidency of George Washington considered to be so significant?
Answer: His actions would set precedents for all future presidents.
Q2
Why were Northern states in favor of Hamilton’s protective tariff?
Answer: The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for their products.
Q3
Based on the excerpt, what did Washington mean when he wrote that the maxim “honesty is the best policy” should be applied to foreign relations?
Answer: There was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future.
Q4
Based on the table above, favoring the idea of national regulation of trade between states would be an example of which political party's stance listed in the chart?
Answer: the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government.
Q5
What was one reason for the formation of the Democratic Republican party?
Answer: Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.
Q6
Why did Adams increase the size of the American navy?
Answer: He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
If you have further questions or need more clarifications, feel free to ask!