Constitutional Powers Flashcard

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Dilemma #1: The Constitution gave the government much more power than the Articles of Confederation had. How would Washington use the government’s new power?

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By establishing a national bank

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How would Washington repay the very large national debt created by the Revolutionary War that could not be repaid under the Articles of Confederation?

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By imposing new taxes and tariffs

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How would Washington deal with foreign nations?

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By maintaining neutrality and avoiding entanglements.

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As Americans moved west, they continued to have conflicts with Native Americans. How would Washington protect the Americans from these conflicts?

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By building forts and deploying military forces

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How would the development of political parties forever change America?

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It would create divisions and partisanship.

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Some Southern states opposed high tariff rates implemented by Hamilton’s Economic Plan because these states:

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relied heavily on imported goods