Chapter 9 Quiz
Washington's Presidency
- 1.
What term is defined as “something done for the 1st time that sets an example for others to follow?”
- A.
Precedent
- B.
Preceed
- C.
Proceed
- D.
President
Correct Answer
A. Precedent -
- 2.
Who was Washington's Vice President?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Alexander Hamilton
- D.
Henry Knox
Correct Answer
B. John Adams -
- 3.
Who was Washington's Secretary of War?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Alexander Hamilton
- D.
Henry Knox
Correct Answer
D. Henry Knox -
- 4.
Who was Washington's Secretary of State?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Alexander Hamilton
- D.
Henry Knox
Correct Answer
A. Thomas Jefferson -
- 5.
Who was Washington's Secretary of Treasury?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Alexander Hamilton
- D.
Henry Knox
Correct Answer
C. Alexander Hamilton -
- 6.
Why did southern states agree to help repay the debts of northern states?
- A.
They wanted to count 5 slaves as 3 people
- B.
The nation’s capital was moved to the south
- C.
They wanted to extend the right to own slaves to northern states
- D.
They wanted to help their fellow states
Correct Answer
B. The nation’s capital was moved to the south -
- 7.
Which of the following was NOT part of Hamilton’s Financial Plan?
- A.
Create a National Bank
- B.
Raise government revenue
- C.
Refuse to pay state debts
- D.
Pay off all war debts
Correct Answer
C. Refuse to pay state debts -
- 8.
What event resulted in Washington setting a precedent by using the military to enforce Federal Law?
- A.
Shay's Rebellion
- B.
Whiskey Rebellion
- C.
Bacon's Rebellion
- D.
Washington's Rebellion
Correct Answer
B. Whiskey Rebellion -
- 9.
Where did Washington take his oath of office?
- A.
Boston
- B.
New York City
- C.
Washington D.C.
- D.
Philadelphia
Correct Answer
B. New York City -
- 10.
What was Washington's opinion about the U.S. and foreign nations?
- A.
The U.S. should always support the British
- B.
The U.S. should always support the French
- C.
The U.S. should remain neutral
- D.
The U.S. should try to take over other countries
Correct Answer
C. The U.S. should remain neutral -
- 11.
In his Farewell Address, what two things did Washington warn future generations to avoid?
- A.
Political parties and permanent foreign alliances
- B.
Political parties and taxes
- C.
Political parties and slavery
- D.
Political parties and Native Americans
Correct Answer
A. Political parties and permanent foreign alliances -
- 12.
What is a tax on imports called?
- A.
Precedent
- B.
Tally
- C.
Tariff
- D.
Tory
Correct Answer
C. Tariff -
- 13.
Which of the following was NOT a precedent set by Washington?
- A.
Serving 2 terms
- B.
Creating political parties
- C.
Creating a cabinet
- D.
Saying "so help me God" in his oath
Correct Answer
B. Creating political parties -
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