It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing [supporting] infidelity [disloyalty; unfaithfulness] to existing engagements. I hold the maxim [wise saying] no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.
- Washington’s Farewell Address
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
What did Washington mean when he wrote that the maxim “honesty is the best policy” should be applied to foreign relations?
(1 point)
Responses
The United States should have announced that it was cutting off relations with other nations.
The United States should have announced that it was cutting off relations with other nations.
The United States should have terminated its formal relationships with European nations.
The United States should have terminated its formal relationships with European nations.
There was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future.
There was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future.
The president should privately reassure foreign leaders that America stands with them but publicly maintain a separation from other nations’ policies.
The president should privately reassure foreign leaders that America stands with them but publicly maintain a separation from other nations’ policies.
Federalists Versus Democratic RepublicansFederalists Democratic Republicans
Led by Alexander Hamilton Led by Thomas Jefferson
Strong central government led by industry and wealthy Strong state governments led by the "common man"
Emphasis on manufacturing, shipping, and trade Emphasis on agriculture: "Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable"
- Thomas Jefferson
Loose interpretation of the Constitution Strict interpretation of the Constitution
Favored the national bank Opposed the national bank
Favored protective tariffs Opposed protective tariffs
Pro-British Pro-French
Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Favoring the idea of national regulation of trade between states would be an example of which political party's stance listed in the chart?
(1 point)
Responses
the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government
the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government
the Democratic Republican’s support for strict interpretation of the Constitution
the Democratic Republican’s support for strict interpretation of the Constitution
the Federalist Party’s support of protective tariffs
the Federalist Party’s support of protective tariffs
the Democratic Republican’s belief in a strong state government
the Democratic Republican’s belief in a strong state government
the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government
What was one reason for the formation of the Democratic Republican party?
(1 point)
Responses
Washington’s cabinet members wanted to form a new party to strengthen the federal government.
Washington’s cabinet members wanted to form a new party to strengthen the federal government.
Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.
Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.
The Alien and Sedition Acts outlined the need for a new political party.
The Alien and Sedition Acts outlined the need for a new political party.
The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists.
The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists.
Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.
Why did Adams increase the size of the American navy?
(1 point)
Responses
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.
He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.
Congress passed a law that required him to increase support for the navy.
Congress passed a law that required him to increase support for the navy.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
The popular vote was a tie.
The popular vote was a tie.
No candidate won the electoral vote.
No candidate won the electoral vote.
Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.
Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.
The popular vote was a tie.
No candidate won the electoral vote.
Why did Jefferson pursue a laissez-faire economic system in the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.
It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.
The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy.
The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy.
A free market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.
A free market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.
Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.
Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.