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Question

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.
He chose to not run for a third term.

Answer 1

The following precedents set by George Washington during his presidency include:

• He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve as his advisors.
• He chose to not run for a third term.

The other options regarding establishing a judicial system of nine justices and a Tax and Tariff cabinet position are not accurate representations of his actions as precedents. The judicial system was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, which occurred during his presidency but was not solely his action, and the Tax and Tariff cabinet position as a specific role was not established by Washington either.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

The correct response regarding the flaw in the act that established a tax on whiskey is:

• It did not spread the tax burden evenly.

The whiskey tax disproportionately affected small farmers and distillers in the western frontier regions, leading to significant unrest and eventually contributing to events like the Whiskey Rebellion. While the other statements may have elements of truth, the uneven distribution of the tax burden was a significant issue that led to dissent.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

The correct response regarding the policy President Washington followed during the period of war in Europe following the French Revolution is:

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

Washington's administration adopted a policy of neutrality, especially articulated in his Neutrality Proclamation of 1793, aiming to keep the United States out of the conflicts between European powers. This stance was significant in shaping American foreign policy in the years to come.

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

The correct response regarding how Alexander Hamilton planned to pay off the national debt is:

• by taxing imports.

Hamilton advocated for the imposition of tariffs on imported goods to generate revenue for the federal government. He believed that these tariffs would help pay off the national debt and also protect American industries.