Q1

Question

Why was the presidency of George Washington considered to be so significant?

(1 point)
Responses

His actions would determine the need for a president.
His actions would determine the need for a president.

His actions would define the role of the Supreme Court
His actions would define the role of the Supreme Court

His actions would set precedents for all future presidents.
His actions would set precedents for all future presidents.

His actions would test the president's constitutional authority.
His actions would test the president's constitutional authority.
Question 2
Q2

Why were Northern states in favor of Hamilton’s protective tariff?

(1 point)
Responses

The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for their products
The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for their products

The tariff had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the South.
The tariff had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the South.

The tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods
The tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods

The tariff protected the North from paying any additional fees when exporting their goods.
The tariff protected the North from paying any additional fees when exporting their goods.
Question 3
Q3

Use the excerpt to answer the question that follows:

It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing [supporting] infidelity [disloyalty; unfaithfulness] to existing engagements. I hold the maxim [wise saying] no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.
- Washington’s Farewell Address

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?

(1 point)
Responses

The United States should have announced that it was cutting off relations with other nations.
The United States should have announced that it was cutting off relations with other nations.

The United States should have terminated its formal relationships with European nations.
The United States should have terminated its formal relationships with European nations.

There was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future.
There was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future.

The president should privately reassure foreign leaders that America stands with them but publicly maintain a separation from other nations’ policies.
The president should privately reassure foreign leaders that America stands with them but publicly maintain a separation from other nations’ policies.
Question 4
Q4

Use the table below to answer the question that follows:

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?

(1 point)
Responses

the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government
the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government

the Democratic Republican’s belief in a strong state government
the Democratic Republican’s belief in a strong state government

the Federalist Party’s support of protective tariffs
the Federalist Party’s support of protective tariffs

the Democratic Republican’s support for strict interpretation of the Constitution
the Democratic Republican’s support for strict interpretation of the Constitution
Question 5
Q5

What was one reason for the formation of the Democratic Republican party?

(1 point)
Responses

Washington’s cabinet members wanted to form a new party to strengthen the federal government.
Washington’s cabinet members wanted to form a new party to strengthen the federal government.

The Alien and Sedition Acts outlined the need for a new political party.
The Alien and Sedition Acts outlined the need for a new political party.

The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists
The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists

Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.
Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.
Question 6
Q6

Why did Adams increase the size of the American navy?

(1 point)
Responses

He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.

He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships

He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.
He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.

Congress passed a law that required him to increase support for the navy
Congress passed a law that required him to increase support for the navy
Question 7
Q7

Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select TWO that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.

The popular vote was a tie.
The popular vote was a tie.

No candidate won the electoral vote.
No candidate won the electoral vote.

Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.
Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.
Question 8
Q8

Why did Jefferson pursue a laissez-faire economic system in the United States?

(1 point)
Responses

It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.
It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.

A free market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.
A free market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.

Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.
Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.

The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy.
The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy.
Question 9
Q9

What caused Napoleon to decide to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

(1 point)
Responses

It was too far away to govern effectively.
It was too far away to govern effectively.

The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti.
The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti.

He could no longer control the Native Americans living in the territory.
He could no longer control the Native Americans living in the territory.

He was about to lose it in a war to Spain, so he decided to sell it instead.
He was about to lose it in a war to Spain, so he decided to sell it instead.
Question 10
Q10

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?

(1 point)
Responses

to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights
to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights

to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France
to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France

to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France
to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France

to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries
to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries
Question 11

Answer 1

Here are the responses to your questions:

Question 1
Why was the presidency of George Washington considered to be so significant?
Response: His actions would set precedents for all future presidents.

Question 2
Why were Northern states in favor of Hamilton’s protective tariff?
Response: The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for their products.

Question 3
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?
Response: There was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future.

Question 4
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?
Response: the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government.

Question 5
What was one reason for the formation of the Democratic Republican party?
Response: Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.

Question 6
Why did Adams increase the size of the American navy?
Response: He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.

Question 7
Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select TWO that apply.
Responses:

• The popular vote was a tie.
• No candidate won the electoral vote.

Question 8
Why did Jefferson pursue a laissez-faire economic system in the United States?
Response: Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.

Question 9
What caused Napoleon to decide to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
Response: The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti.

Question 10
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?
Response: to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France.

Feel free to ask if you have additional questions!