Chapter 9 Quiz

1. What is a tax on imports called?

Precedent

Tally

Tariff

Tory

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

Precedent

Preceed

Proceed

President

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

4. Who was Washington's Secretary of War?

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Alexander Hamilton

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

6. Who was Washington's Vice President?

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Alexander Hamilton

Henry Knox

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

8. Who was Washington's Secretary of Treasury?

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Alexander Hamilton

Henry Knox

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

10. Where did Washington take his oath of office?

Boston

New York City

Washington D.C.

Philadelphia

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

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

13. Who was Washington's Secretary of State?

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Alexander Hamilton

Henry Knox