Hamilton / Jefferson Readings Quiz

1.
Alexander Hamilton thought that having a virtuous citizenry was a necessity in a Repulic.
A) True
B) False
2.
Who said "The goodness of a government consists in a vigorous execution?"
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Alexander Hamilton
3.
Who believed in a very limited role for the government in the economy?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Alexander Hamilton
4.
The primary function of the Bank was to:
A) provide oversight to the young country's economic transactions
B) work closely with the European banks to ensure the credit of the U.S. was maintained.
C) was t help develop the U.S. because it was two centuries behind the more advanced European nations.
5.
Which of the following is considered Hamilton's most important state paper?
A) The Report on Manufactures
B) The Report on Public Credit
C) His essay in defense of the constitutionality of the Bank.
6.
Hamiltion was a firm believer in Adam Smith's notion of an "invisible hand" for the marketplace/
A) True
B) False
7.
Hamilton thought that areas of weakness with a nation's economy could be overcome by the governmental incentives.
A) True
B) False
8.
During the 1790s Jefferson countered Hamilton's programs with a concrete vision and plan of his own.
A) True
B) False
9.
Jefferson would never come to accept the necessity of manufacturing as vital to a nation's economy
A) True
B) False
10.
Civic Humanism was the belief that it was vital for the survival of a republic to have a moral, property possessing, disinterested, self sufficient citizenry.
A) True
B) False

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To answer the quiz questions, let's go through each question and discuss how to find the correct answer:

1. Alexander Hamilton thought that having a virtuous citizenry was a necessity in a Republic.
To find the answer, you can refer to readings or texts that discuss Hamilton's beliefs. Look for statements or evidence that indicate Hamilton's view on the importance of a virtuous citizenry.

2. Who said "The goodness of a government consists in a vigorous execution?"
To find the answer, you can search for quotes or statements attributed to either Thomas Jefferson or Alexander Hamilton. Look for the source and context of the quote to determine who said it.

3. Who believed in a very limited role for the government in the economy?
To find the answer, you can examine the beliefs and writings of both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Look for evidence that supports the view of one of them advocating for a limited government role in the economy.

4. The primary function of the Bank was to:
To find the answer, you can study Hamilton's views on the establishment and purpose of the Bank. Look for primary sources such as his writings or speeches that discuss the intended role and purpose of the Bank.

5. Which of the following is considered Hamilton's most important state paper?
To find the answer, you can review Hamilton's significant works or state papers. Look for references, discussions, or opinions that highlight one particular paper as being of great importance or influence.

6. Hamilton was a firm believer in Adam Smith's notion of an "invisible hand" for the marketplace.
To find the answer, you can study Hamilton's views on economic principles and theories. Look for evidence that shows Hamilton's alignment or disagreement with Adam Smith's notion of the "invisible hand" in the marketplace.

7. Hamilton thought that areas of weakness within a nation's economy could be overcome by governmental incentives.
To find the answer, you can analyze Hamilton's economic policies and beliefs. Look for statements or evidence that indicate Hamilton's view on the effectiveness of governmental incentives in addressing economic weaknesses.

8. During the 1790s Jefferson countered Hamilton's programs with a concrete vision and plan of his own.
To find the answer, you can study the historical context and actions of both Jefferson and Hamilton during the 1790s. Look for evidence or examples of Jefferson presenting alternative proposals or plans to counter Hamilton's programs.

9. Jefferson would never come to accept the necessity of manufacturing as vital to a nation's economy.
To find the answer, you can examine Jefferson's writings or statements about manufacturing and its importance to a nation's economy. Look for evidence that indicates whether Jefferson fully embraced or rejected the necessity of manufacturing.

10. Civic Humanism was the belief that it was vital for the survival of a republic to have a moral, property-possessing, disinterested, self-sufficient citizenry.
To find the answer, you can study the concept of Civic Humanism and its association with republics. Look for definitions, explanations, or discussions that support or refute the statement about Civic Humanism's beliefs regarding citizens' morality, property possession, disinterestedness, and self-sufficiency.

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