The New Nation

Question 1

Why was federalists an appropriate name for Alexander Hamilton’s political party?

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because members believed in a strong federal government

Question 2

Who negotiated a trade treaty between the United States and Great Britain in 1794?

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John Jay

Question 3

The Jay Treaty negotiated in 1794 caused

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a greater divide within the nation.

Question 4

Which of the following best states Alexander Hamilton’s attitude toward the conflict between Great Britain and France?

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He favored the British.

Question 5

What was a basic difference in the beliefs of the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?

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The Federalists wanted a strong central government. The Democratic-Republicans wanted strong state governments.

Question 6

For which of the following did Alexander Hamilton want to increase support while trying to fix the nation’s finances?

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manufacturing

Question 7

How did Great Britain and France place the newly formed United States in the middle of their problems in the late 1700s?

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They pressured the United States to take sides.

Question 8

What made trade difficult for the United States in 1790, when Hamilton was secretary of the treasury?

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Each state was allowed to print its own money.

Question 9

During Alexander Hamilton’s time as secretary of the treasury in 1790, the federal government

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had trouble borrowing money to pay its bills.

Question 10

What did the disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson create?

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political parties

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