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    What is a tax on imports called?

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  • 2. 

    What term is defined as “something done for the 1st time that sets an example for others to follow?”

    • Precedent

    • Preceed

    • Proceed

    • President

    Correct Answer
    A. Precedent
  • 3. 

    What was Washington's opinion about the U.S. and foreign nations?

    • The U.S. should always support the British

    • The U.S. should always support the French

    • The U.S. should remain neutral

    • The U.S. should try to take over other countries

    Correct Answer
    A. The U.S. should remain neutral
  • 4. 

    Who was Washington's Secretary of War?

    • Thomas Jefferson

    • John Adams

    • Alexander Hamilton

    • Henry Knox

    Correct Answer
    A. Henry Knox
  • 5. 

    What event resulted in Washington setting a precedent by using the military to enforce Federal Law?

    • Shay's Rebellion

    • Whiskey Rebellion

    • Bacon's Rebellion

    • Washington's Rebellion

    Correct Answer
    A. Whiskey Rebellion
  • 6. 

    Who was Washington's Vice President?

    • Thomas Jefferson

    • John Adams

    • Alexander Hamilton

    • Henry Knox

    Correct Answer
    A. John Adams
  • 7. 

    Why did southern states agree to help repay the debts of northern states?  

    • They wanted to count 5 slaves as 3 people

    • The nation’s capital was moved to the south

    • They wanted to extend the right to own slaves to northern states

    • They wanted to help their fellow states

    Correct Answer
    A. The nation’s capital was moved to the south
  • 8. 

    Who was Washington's Secretary of Treasury?

    • Thomas Jefferson

    • John Adams

    • Alexander Hamilton

    • Henry Knox

    Correct Answer
    A. Alexander Hamilton
  • 9. 

    In his Farewell Address, what two things did Washington warn future generations to avoid?

    • Political parties and permanent foreign alliances

    • Political parties and taxes

    • Political parties and slavery

    • Political parties and Native Americans

    Correct Answer
    A. Political parties and permanent foreign alliances
  • 10. 

    Where did Washington take his oath of office?

    • Boston

    • New York City

    • Washington D.C.

    • Philadelphia

    Correct Answer
    A. New York City
  • 11. 

    Which of the following was NOT part of Hamilton’s Financial Plan?  

    • Create a National Bank

    • Raise government revenue

    • Refuse to pay state debts

    • Pay off all war debts

    Correct Answer
    A. Refuse to pay state debts
  • 12. 

    Which of the following was NOT a precedent set by Washington?

    • Serving 2 terms

    • Creating political parties

    • Creating a cabinet

    • Saying "so help me God" in his oath

    Correct Answer
    A. Creating political parties
  • 13. 

    Who was Washington's Secretary of State?

    • Thomas Jefferson

    • John Adams

    • Alexander Hamilton

    • Henry Knox

    Correct Answer
    A. Thomas Jefferson

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