Why was the presidency of George Washington considered to be so significant?(1 point)

Question

Responses

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

His actions would test the president's constitutional authority.
His actions would test the president's constitutional authority.

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.
Question 2
Why were Northern states in favor of Hamilton’s protective tariff?(1 point)
Responses

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 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.

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 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
Question 3
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

Use the excerpt to answer the question. 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.

Answer 1

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

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.

3. 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.