Washington's Presidency Content

Question 1

Which treaty was between the US and Spain?

Answer 1

Pickney’s Treaty

Question 2

In Pickney’s treaty, which river did the US gain access to?

Answer 2

Mississippi River

Question 3

When Britain and France broke out into war, what did Washington issue?

Answer 3

Proclamation of Neutrality

Question 4

For Washington, how did he plan on handling foreign nations?

Answer 4

Proclamation of Neutrality & Jay’s Treaty

Question 5

What were the 3 parts to Jay’s treaty?

Answer 5

1. British troops evacuate forts
2. Set border between U.S. and Canada
3. Resolved US losses from American Rev

Question 6

Who came up with the financial plan?

Answer 6

Alexander Hamilton

Question 7

What two things were taxed in the plan?

Answer 7

Whiskey & Foreign Goods

Question 8

What is a benefit from having a national bank?

Answer 8

safety

Question 9

What bill is Hamilton on?

Answer 9

$10 bill

Question 10

What are the 4 parts of the Financial plan?

Answer 10

1. Pay National debt
2. Create a National Bank
3. Tax Whiskey
4. Tax on foreign goods

Question 11

What two political parties were formed during Washington’s Presidency

Answer 11

Federalists & DR (Democratic Republicans)

Question 12

What did Washington to not be a king?

Answer 12

humble and wanted others to have a chance

Question 13

What phrase did Washington add after the Presidential oath?

Answer 13

” so help me God”

Question 14

What were two things that Washington warned about in his Farewell Address?

Answer 14

political parties & foreign wars

Question 15

When Washington was establishing his cabinet, what 4 jobs or positions were there?

Answer 15

1. Secretary of State
2. Secretary of Treasury
3. Secretary of War
4. Attorney General

Question 16

Who came up with the tax on whiskey?

Answer 16

Hamilton

Question 17

Who opposed the tax on whiskey?

Answer 17

farmers

Question 18

How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?

Answer 18

he sent troops

Question 19

Why did Washington send troops as his response to the Whiskey Rebellion?

Answer 19

to stop the rebels

Question 20

Why was the Whiskey Rebellion so important to the federal government?

Answer 20

This was the first real test of the U.S. gov. authority

Question 21

Who was the leader of the DRs?

Answer 21

Thomas Jefferson

Question 22

Who did the Federalists believe should participate in the government?

Answer 22

wealthy educated people

Question 23

Which political party supported Britain?

Answer 23

Federalists

Question 24

For the DRs where did they get their support? (location/jobs)

Answer 24

artisans, farming, shopkeepers

Question 25

What does a loose interpretation of the Constitution mean?

Answer 25

whatever the constitution didn’t forbid it was permitted

Question 26

Who did the DRs believe should participate in the government?

Answer 26

all people

Question 27

Who was the leader of the Federalists?

Answer 27

Alexander Hamilton

Question 28

Which political party wanted a strong central government?

Answer 28

Federalists

Question 29

Which political party wanted a strong state government?

Answer 29

DR’s

Question 30

For the Federalists where did they get their support? (location/jobs)

Answer 30

trade, manufacturers, bankers, buisness owners

Question 31

What does a strict interpretation of the Constitution mean?

Answer 31

the Constitution should be interpreted and applied based on what it says

Question 32

Which party was supported by the North?

Answer 32

Federalists

Question 33

Which party was supported by the South?

Answer 33

DR’s