History
What body of electors chooses the president in the U.S.?
Electoral College
How many terms did Washington serve?
What was the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The rebellion ended without a battle when the rebels fled.
What day is the quiz next week?
Tuesday
Which position did Alexander Hamilton hold in Washington's cabinet? Secretary of...
Treasury
Who supplied Native Americans with weapons during their conflicts with U.S. forces?
British
What was the biggest economic challenge faced by Hamilton and the new government?
National Debt
What is a tariff?
a tax imposed by a country on imported or exported goods
Why did Native Americans protest in the Northwest Territory?
American settlement in that area
What advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address regarding ties with other countries?
Avoiding strong ties with other nations is the best foreign policy.
What did the Neutrality Proclamation declare?
The U.S. would not take sides in European wars.
What was one of Adams's first goals as president?
To improve the relationship between the United States and France.
What did Jefferson believe about the role of farmers in the economy?
Farmers were the most independent voters and essential for a virtuous government.
How did Hamilton's views on government strength differ from Jefferson's?
Hamilton wanted a strong central government, while Jefferson favored states' rights.
Hamilton was in favor of having higher ____________, which would increase the cost of foreign products
protective tariffs
Why did Congress impose a tax on American-made whiskey?
To generate revenue for the government's debt