Chapter 9 Quiz
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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
- 2.Who was Washington's Vice President?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Alexander Hamilton
- D.
Henry Knox
- 3.Who was Washington's Secretary of War?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Alexander Hamilton
- D.
Henry Knox
- 4.Who was Washington's Secretary of State?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Alexander Hamilton
- D.
Henry Knox
- 5.Who was Washington's Secretary of Treasury?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Alexander Hamilton
- D.
Henry Knox
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 9.Where did Washington take his oath of office?
- A.
Boston
- B.
New York City
- C.
Washington D.C.
- D.
Philadelphia
- 10.
- 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
- 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
- 12.What is a tax on imports called?
- A.
Precedent
- B.
Tally
- C.
Tariff
- D.
Tory
- 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
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