Washington’s Presidency

Question 1

In order to gather experts to advise him on federal policy, President George Washington created

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a cabinet.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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

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a strong federal government.

Question 4

Who formed the Democratic-Republican Party?

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followers of Thomas Jefferson

Question 5

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

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by placing tariffs on imported goods

Question 6

What type of government did Alexander Hamilton support?

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a strong national government

Question 7

What power did federal commissioners have under the law described in the passage?

Question 8

What result did this law have for many free black people?

Question 9

Hamilton believed that a national bank was constitutional based on

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implied powers and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

Question 10

What made trade difficult for the United States in 1790?

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States were printing their own money.

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