The New Nation Answers

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

A
a rewritten Constitution
B
a reformed Congress
C
new cabinet members
D
political parties
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Why did Thomas Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s national bank?

A
He thought it would be too weak.
B
He thought it was unconstitutional.
C
He wanted a more powerful government.
D
He believed in the implied powers of the Constitution.
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To improve the financial situation of the United States, Alexander Hamilton wanted to

A
establish banks in each state.
B
establish a national bank.
C
encourage more farming.
D
borrow more money to pay the country’s bills.
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A result of the Jay Treaty was that it

A
caused division in the United States over foreign policy.
B
created stronger economic ties with France.
C
showed the United States could stay neutral in foreign affairs.
D
showed the United States was unaffected by events in Europe.
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The Jay Treaty negotiated in 1794 caused

A
the nation to fall further into debt.
B
the nation to feel greater tension with Britain.
C
political parties within the young government to come closer together.
D
a greater divide within the nation.
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Who negotiated a trade treaty between the United States and Great Britain in 1794?

A
John Jay
B
Thomas Jefferson
C
Alexander Hamilton
D
George Washington
8

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

A
He favored neutrality, refusing to support either side.
B
He favored military action against both France and Great Britain.
C
He favored the British.
D
He favored the French.
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Why was federalists an appropriate name for Alexander Hamilton’s political party?

A
because members believed in keeping the federal government weak
B
because members believed in a strong federal government
C
because members believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution
D
because members believed in the express powers of the Constitution
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What made trade difficult for the United States in 1790, when Hamilton was secretary of the treasury?

A
Only the federal government could print money.
B
Congress printed different types of money.
C
Each state was allowed to print its own money.
D
State governments were not allowed to print money.

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