Key Events and Policies of Early American Government (1790-1800)

1. Chapter 7 Review

2. #1 In 1790 most American did NOT expect the government to do which of these? A monitor the economy and pay off the debt B monitor and control trade of both imports and exports C pass fair tax laws, help small businesses and not interfere in daily life D institute the right to settle western lands

3. B monitor and control trade of both imports and exports

4. #2 The new federal government in America took actions that would set an example for the future. In Washington’s words, these exemplary actions “will serve to establish a A procedure” B precursor” C policy” D precedent”

5. D precedent”

6. #3 Which of the following issues did NOT divide Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson like many other issues would? A how to address the national debt B how to repay the value of bonds C whether or not to move the capital D whether or not to limit the federal government

7. C whether or not to move the capital

8. #4 The national debt can best be defined as the amount of money owed A to the nation by the nation’s citizens and foreign countries B by the nation to the foreign countries and the nation’s citizens C to the federal government by individual states D by the federal government to domestic debtors

9. B by the nation to the foreign countries and the nation’s citizens

10. #5 Alexander Hamilton stood for a loose reading of the Constitution, but Thomas Jefferson stood for A flexible construction B soft construction C strict construction D tight construction

11. C strict construction

12. #6 According to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, what was the most serious flaw in Alexander Hamilton’s plan for a national bank? A The federal government lacked the authority to create a national bank making the bank unconstitutional. B Keeping the nation’s money in one place would create and unnecessary risk endangering the economy in case of foreign attack C A national bank would put private money lenders out of business giving the federal government a monopoly on granting loans D A national bank would rob the states of power, leading to friction between the states and the federal government.

13. A The federal government lacked the authority to create a national bank making the bank unconstitutional.

14. #7 Which of the following was NOT one of the reasons why Alexander Hamilton wanted a national bank for the United States? A to secure the national economy B to have the money to pay for a national health plan for all its citizens C to provide for a place for the government to keep its money D to make loans to businesses and citizens

15. B to have the money to pay for a national health plan for all its citizens

16. #8 A “protective tariff” adds a tax to the price of imported goods to protect domestic products from foreign A contamination B competition C theft D boycott

17. B competition

18. #9 Alexander Hamilton changed Southerners’ minds about paying war debt by convincing northern members of Congress to move the capital to where? A Boston B New York City C New Orleans D Washington D.C.

19. D Washington D.C.

20. #10Alexander Hamilton’s vision of a robust economy depended on the contributions of business people and manufacturers but Thomas Jefferson's vision put greater emphasis on A teachers and education B farmers and agriculture C merchants and small business D doctors and healthcare

21. B farmers and agriculture

22. #11 George Washington’s statement that America would not take sides in disputes between warring European countries was called? A the Swiss Pact B the Neutrality Proclamation C the Peace Treaty of 1793 D Pinckney’s Treaty

23. B the Neutrality Proclamation

24. #12 Why did some members of Congress criticize George Washington’s pronouncement about staying out of disputes between European Countries? A They felt the president was overstepping the bounds of his authority and wanted to enforce the separation of powers. B They felt there was a clear favorite in the disputes between France and Great Britain and wanted to express their sympathies. C They felt it would be best for national security if the United States forged clear alliances with foreign countries. D They felt that the president’s idea was sensible, but that the executive branch should have to answer to the legislative branch.

25. A They felt the president was overstepping the bounds of his authority and wanted to enforce the separation of powers.

26. #13 Why did Thomas Jefferson criticize the U.S. policy towards France? A He disagreed with George Washington’s stand on foreign alliances because he believed the new U.S. should use its military power whenever it could B He believed the U.S. owed France support because France had backed the U.S. during the Revolutionary War. C He wanted to undermine Alexander Hamilton’s pro-British stance and reduce his rivals in influence on the president’s foreign policy D He was eager to quit his position in George Washington’s cabinet and saw the French issue as a convenient excuse.

27. B He believed the U.S. owed France support because France had backed the U.S. during the Revolutionary War.

28. #14 Which statement best expresses George Washington’s attitude toward Jay’s Treaty? A He did not like it but believed it was the most that could be done. B He urged the Senate not to approve it in hopes of a better compromise. C He felt it was the best possible solution to the British threat to U.S. neutrality. D He was glad to pay off the country’s pre-Revolutionary debts to the British

29. A He did not like it but believed it was the most that could be done.

30. #15 Pinckney’s Treaty addressed American settlers’ disputes over the Florida border with which country? A France B Britain C Spain D Mexico

31. C Spain

32. #16 The greatest threat to American expansion into the Northwest Territories was A diseases, such as smallpox and influenza, spread by American Indians B American Indian tribes supplied with guns and ammunition by the British C Americans’ inability to counter attacks on supply lines into the territories D Americans’ inability to cope with harsh winter conditions and inadequate forts

33. B American Indian tribes supplied with guns and ammunition by the British

34. #17 On their march to the western frontier to fight the American Indians many of General Wayne’s troops were afflicted with influenza, a disease of the A esophagus B lungs C heart D bones

35. B lungs

36. #18 How did the Whiskey Rebellion end? A Tax collectors tarred and feathered the rebels before Washington’s army arrived B The rebels hid their stores of whiskey before Washington’s army arrived. C Most of the rebels fled before Washington’s army arrived. D Most of the rebels formed a militia and battled Washington’s Army.

37. C Most of the rebels fled before Washington’s army arrived.

38. #19 President Washington personally led the militia against the westerners in the Whiskey Rebellion because ? A he felt individual farmers should have to pay off the national debt trough taxes B he felt the federal government was owed taxes for providing settlers with protection and opportunities for trade C he felt people needed to understand the Constitutional right of Congress to institute tax laws D he felt the rebellion might spark similar incidents of violence

39. C he felt people needed to understand the Constitutional right of Congress to institute tax laws

40. #20 In George Washington’s farewell address, he did NOT warn against which of the following dangers? A making foreign alliances B burdening future generations with debt C increasing political conflicts at home D maintaining the institution of slavery

41. D maintaining the institution of slavery

42. #21 Which of these slogans might a Federalist have shouted at a party rally? A Central Government over All! B States Rule! C Power to the People! D Jefferson for President!

43. A Central Government over All

44. #22 The presidential election of 1796 differed from prior American elections because there were what? A conventions. B debates. C multiple candidates. D Democrats and Republicans.

45. C multiple candidates.

46. #23 The first political party division in the United States was between who? A Democrats and Republicans B Liberal and Conservatives C Democrat-Republicans and Federalist D Federalist and Royalist

47. C Democrat-Republicans and Federalist

48. #24 How was a vice president chosen in 1796? A He ran alongside the presidential candidate B He was elected by popular vote C He was the presidential candidate who came in second D He was appointed by the president-elect

49. C He was the presidential candidate who came in second

50. #25 Who became vice president as a result of the 1796 election? A Jefferson B Adams C Madison D Hamilton