Why was the presidency of George Washington considered to be so significant?(1 point) Responses His actions would test the president's constitutional authority. His actions would test the president's constitutional authority. His actions would determine the need for a president. His actions would determine the need for a president. His actions would set precedents for all future presidents. His actions would set precedents for all future presidents. His actions would define the role of the Supreme Court His actions would define the role of the Supreme Court Question 2 Why were Northern states in favor of Hamilton’s protective tariff?(1 point) Responses The tariff protected the North from paying any additional fees when exporting their goods. The tariff protected the North from paying any additional fees when exporting their goods. The tariff had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the South. The tariff had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the South. The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for their products The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for their products The tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods The tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods Question 3 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 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. Question 4 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 belief in a strong state government the Democratic Republican’s belief in a strong state 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 Question 5 What was one reason for the formation of the Democratic Republican part(1 point) Responses 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. Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton. Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton. 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. The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists Question 6 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 Question 7 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. Question 8 Why did Jefferson pursue a laissez-faire economic system in the United States?(1 point) Responses The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy. The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy. It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling. It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling. Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government. Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government. 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. Question 9 What caused Napoleon to decide to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?(1 point) Responses It was too far away to govern effectively It was too far away to govern effectively The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti. The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti. He was about to lose it in a war to Spain, so he decided to sell it instead. He was about to lose it in a war to Spain, so he decided to sell it instead. He could no longer control the Native Americans living in the territory. He could no longer control the Native Americans living in the territory. Question 10 Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?(1 point) Responses to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries Question 11 Compare and contrast the views of the Federalist Party and the Democratic Republican Party, including those of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. You must compare/contrast at least 3 issues. (4 points)

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Why was the presidency of George Washington considered to be so significant?(1 point) Responses His actions would test the president's constitutional authority. His actions would test the president's constitutional authority. His actions would determine the need for a president. His actions would determine the need for a president. His actions would set precedents for all future presidents. His actions would set precedents for all future presidents. His actions would define the role of the Supreme Court His actions would define the role of the Supreme Court Question 2 Why were Northern states in favor of Hamilton’s protective tariff?(1 point) Responses The tariff protected the North from paying any additional fees when exporting their goods. The tariff protected the North from paying any additional fees when exporting their goods. The tariff had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the South. The tariff had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the South. The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for their products The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for their products The tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods The tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods Question 3 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 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. Question 4 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 belief in a strong state government the Democratic Republican’s belief in a strong state 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 Question 5 What was one reason for the formation of the Democratic Republican part(1 point) Responses 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. Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton. Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton. 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. The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists Question 6 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 Question 7 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. Question 8 Why did Jefferson pursue a laissez-faire economic system in the United States?(1 point) Responses The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy. The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy. It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling. It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling. Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government. Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government. 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. Question 9 What caused Napoleon to decide to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?(1 point) Responses It was too far away to govern effectively It was too far away to govern effectively The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti. The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti. He was about to lose it in a war to Spain, so he decided to sell it instead. He was about to lose it in a war to Spain, so he decided to sell it instead. He could no longer control the Native Americans living in the territory. He could no longer control the Native Americans living in the territory. Question 10 Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?(1 point) Responses to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries Question 11 Compare and contrast the views of the Federalist Party and the Democratic Republican Party, including those of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. You must compare/contrast at least 3 issues. (4 points)

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The Federalist Party, led by Alexander Hamilton, and the Democratic Republican Party, led by Thomas Jefferson, had differing views on several key issues.

Firstly, they had different views on the interpretation of the Constitution. The Federalists believed in a loose interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that they believed the federal government had implied powers that were not explicitly stated in the Constitution. This allowed for a stronger central government. On the other hand, the Democratic Republicans believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that they believed the federal government should only have powers that were explicitly stated in the Constitution. This supported a stronger state government and limited federal power.

Secondly, they had different economic ideologies. The Federalists favored a strong central government and a mercantile system, which focused on manufacturing and trade. They supported protective tariffs to help American industries and believed in a national bank to regulate the economy. In contrast, the Democratic Republicans favored a free-market economy and believed in agrarianism, which emphasized the importance of agriculture. They opposed protective tariffs and were critical of a national bank, believing that they favored the wealthy and undermined the interests of farmers.

Lastly, they had different views on foreign relations. The Federalists favored stronger ties with Britain, believing that it was in America's best interest to have strong economic and diplomatic relations with Britain. They also believed in maintaining a powerful navy to protect American interests. On the other hand, the Democratic Republicans favored stronger ties with France, as they saw France as a symbol of the revolutionary ideals they supported. They were critical of a standing army and believed in a more isolationist foreign policy.

In summary, the Federalist Party, led by Alexander Hamilton, favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution, a strong central government, a mercantile economy, and closer ties with Britain. The Democratic Republican Party, led by Thomas Jefferson, favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution, a stronger state government, a free-market economy, and closer ties with France.