The New Nation

Question 1

To improve the financial situation of the United States, Alexander Hamilton wanted to

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establish a national bank.

Question 2

Why did Thomas Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s national bank?

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He thought it was unconstitutional.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

The Jay Treaty negotiated in 1794 caused

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a greater divide within the nation.

Question 6

A result of the Jay Treaty was that it

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caused division in the United States over foreign policy.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

The national bank Hamilton established in 1790

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issued a national currency.

Question 10

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

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John Jay

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