What was the purpose of Washington's Neutrality Proclamation?
(1 point)
O He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain.
O He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.
O He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
O He wanted to remain neutral as his newly elected cabinet developed an economic plan.
O He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
What was Hamilton's rationale for placing a tax on whiskey?
(1 point)
O He planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt.
O He wanted to impose a penalty on farmers for producing too much whiskey.
O He wanted to halt the export of whiskey.
O He wanted to distribute the taxes to state governments.
O He planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt.
Washington longed to retire to his fields at Mount Vernon. But he
soon realized that the Nation under its Articles of Confederation
was not functioning well, so he became a prime mover in the
steps leading to the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in
1787. When the new Constitution was ratified, the Electoral
College unanimously elected Washington President.
He did not infringe upon the policy-making powers that he felt
the Constitution gave Congress. But the determination of foreign
policy became preponderantly a Presidential concern. When the
The French Revolution led to a major war between France and
England, Washington refused to accept entirely the
recommendations of either his Secretary of State Thomas
Jefferson, who was pro-French, or his Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton, who was pro-British. Rather, he insisted
upon a neutral course until the United States could grow
stronger. -WhiteHouse.gov
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Based on evidence from your text, why did Washington
reject the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and
adopt a policy of neutrality?
(1 point)
O The nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution.
O Washington was timid about taking military action.
O Washington feared that war would divide the nation.
O Washington was upset over the murder of the French king
Based on the evidence from the text, the reason Washington rejected the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopted a policy of neutrality was that he feared that war would divide the nation.
"The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in
extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little
political connection as possible. So far as we have already
formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good
faith. Here let us stop. Europe has a set of primary interests
which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she
must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which
are essentially foreign to our concerns. . . . Why, by interweaving
our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace
and prosperity in the toils of European ambition. ..?"
-George Washington, Farewell Address
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following statements best summarizes
Washington's viewpoint on American foreign policy?
(1 point)
o
The United States can take advantage of Europe's
ambition.
The United States should limit interaction with
O
Europe to commerce, or trade.
Europe's interests are similar to those of the United
O
States and should be supported if they are
threatened.
O
The United States should stop trying to influence
European politics.
The statement that best summarizes Washington's viewpoint on American foreign policy, based on the excerpt, is that the United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade.
Why did Jefferson oppose Hamilton's plan for creating a national bank? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
O He argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it.
O He felt a national bank was necessary for the government to collect taxes and pay its bills.
He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
He believed that Americans would protest if it was established.
- He argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it.
- He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in
the most solemn manner against the baneful harmful,
destructive] effects of the spirit of party generally.
This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having
its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists
under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled,
controlled, or repressed; but, in those of the popular form, it is
seen in its greatest rankness [state of being excessive and
unpleasant, and is truly their worst enemy.
It agitates the community with ill -founded jealousies and false
alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another,
foments stirs up occasionally riot and insurrection. It opens the
door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated
[made easier] access to the government itself through the
channels of party passions. Thus the policy and the will of one
country are subjected to the policy and will of another.
George Washington, Farewell Address
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
What does the excerpt say about Washington's views on
political parties?
(1 point)
The nation should embrace more than one party so
O that the government represents different
perspectives.
O
Political parties may lead to unrest in American
communities.
Leaders of foreign nations could take advantage of
O
different political parties.
O
With several political parties, foreign countries would
pose less of a threat.