Washington’s Presidency

Question 1

In the early 1790s, Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a national bank that could

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issue a currency that could be used in every state.

Question 2

What made trade difficult for the United States in 1790?

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States were printing their own money.

Question 3

What type of government did Alexander Hamilton support?

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a strong national government

Question 4

In 1790, the United States was heavily in debt from

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paying for the American Revolution.

Question 5

Because the Revolutionary War was costly, both Washington’s new government and the state governments were in

Question 6

How did Alexander Hamilton want to pay off the nation’s debts?

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by placing tariffs on imported goods

Question 7

As members of Alexander Hamilton’s political party, Federalists believed in

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a strong federal government.

Question 8

Alexander Hamilton wanted to increase government support for

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manufacturing.

Question 9

During Washington’s first term as president, the United States faced ongoing tensions with

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France and Britain.

Question 10

How did Congress organize the executive branch of the newly formed United States in 1789?

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It set up four departments to carry out different tasks.

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