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Early challenges faced by the young U.S. governemnt
Michael Sheehan
Quiz by Michael Sheehan, updated more than 1 year ago
Michael Sheehan
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Question 1

Question
What term is defined as “something done for the 1st time that sets an example for others to follow?”
Answer
  • president
  • tariff
  • domestic
  • precedent

Question 2

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What is the name given to the presidential advisers that assist the President in the Executive Branch?
Answer
  • Presidential Court
  • Presidential Cabinet
  • Presidential Jury
  • Presidential Assembly

Question 3

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What position did Alexander Hamilton hold in the Washington Administration?
Answer
  • Secretary of the Treasury
  • Secretary of State
  • Secretary of War
  • Vice President

Question 4

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What position did John Adams hold in the Washington Administration?
Answer
  • Secretary of War
  • Vice President
  • Secretary of State
  • Attorney General

Question 5

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Which of the following was NOT part of Hamilton’s Financial Plan?
Answer
  • Treaty of Greenville
  • Pay off all war debts
  • Create a National Bank
  • Raise government revenue through tariffs and whiskey tax.

Question 6

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Why did some states oppose Hamilton' debt plan to help pay off state debts?
Answer
  • They hated Hamilton
  • They had already paid their state debts
  • They wanted more slavery
  • They were devout loyalists

Question 7

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Why did southern states agree to help repay the debts of northern states?
Answer
  • They wanted to extend the right to own slaves to northern states
  • They wanted to count 5 slaves as 3 people
  • They wanted to help their fellow states
  • The nation’s capital was moved to the south

Question 8

Question
What precedent was established by the Whiskey Rebellion?
Answer
  • Washington said “So help me God.”
  • Washington established his cabinet
  • Washington used the military to enforce Federal Law
  • Washington resigned in disgrace

Question 9

Question
Which term is defined as a “tax on imports.”
Answer
  • tariff
  • precedent
  • cabinet
  • monetary
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