The New Nation

Question 1

In 1790, the amount of debt owed by state governments was

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C: about one-third the total amount of debt owed by the United States.

Question 2

Hamilton wanted the federal government to promise to pay off .

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C: both state and national debts

Question 3

Why did Washington try to keep the United States neutral in foreign policy?

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B: He wanted to keep the United States from getting involved in foreign wars until it grew stronger.

Question 4

Why did the United States negotiate the Jay Treaty with Britain?

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C: to better relations with Britain

Question 5

In Jefferson’s strict constructionist view, the federal government has

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A: only those powers that are specifically named in the Constitution.

Question 6

What statement best explains a position supported by Hamilton and the Federalists?

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C: They supported a national bank to help the economy.

Question 7

Read the statements below about the beliefs of Hamilton, Jefferson, and the two political parties that were created based on their ideas. Check all of the boxes that are correct.

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B: Jefferson wanted the power of the federal government to be limited.; C: Hamilton was a believer in loose construction.; F: Hamilton favored Great Britain over France.

Question 8

Why did Southern states oppose Hamilton’s plan?

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B: They did not want to have to help pay off other states’ debts.

Question 9

In addition to paying debts and promoting industry, Hamilton wanted to .

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A: establish a national bank

Question 10

Hamilton’s loose construction argument gives the federal government

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B: more power than it has in Jefferson’s view.

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