Early U.S. Presidency
In what year did the states ratify the new Constitution of the United States, creating three branches of the federal government?
1787
After the American Revolution, the United States faced a large national debt of approximately how much money?
$25 million after the American Revolution
Who were the two emerging factions with differing views on the creation of the national bank, and who represented each faction?
Federalists (Alexander Hamilton)
Democratic-Republicans (Thomas Jefferson).
In response to the French Revolution, what did President Washington issue to guarantee that the United States would remain neutral in the conflict?
Proclamation of Neutrality.
What date is the APUSH Exam?
May 10th, 2024
Who became the first President of the United States in 1789
George Washington
What was Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's proposed solution to address the state debts, and what additional institution did he suggest creating?
Creating a National Bank
What was Thomas Jefferson's main argument against Hamilton's proposal for a national bank?
Abuse of power by the federal government.
What was the risky aspect of Washington's decision to issue a Proclamation of Neutrality?
France was a USA ally during Revolutionary War
What time is the APUSH Exam?
8:00 am
What were the three branches of the federal government created by the Constitution in 1787?
The three branches of the federal government created by the Constitution in 1787 were Congress (Legislative Branch), the courts (Judicial Branch), and the presidency (Executive Branch).
According to Hamilton, under which clause of Article I did Congress have the right to create a national bank
Necessary and Proper clause of Article I
In what year did the bill establishing the first Bank of the United States pass both the House and Senate?
1791
According to Washington's Farewell Address, what precedent did he set for U.S. foreign policy for the next century?
Isolationism
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