Washington - Madison

What did George Washington decide people should call him?

• Mr. President
• His Excellency
• Great Leader
• His Highness

Which of the following is NOT a reason George Washington did not want to run for a third term being President.

• He believed the presidency should change - the public had not elected a king to rule forever.
• He believed that new ideas and new enthusiasm were needed.
• He was eager to get back to making a lucrative profit in the slave trade.
• He was tired of public life.

What deal was made between Hamilton and Southern states regarding debt and the capital?

• Southern states agreed to move the capital north. In return, all of their debt would be paid for by the federal government.
• It was agreed that the federal government would pay for the debt. In return, the capital would be moved to a centralized location.
• The federal government's debt would be paid for by the states. In return, the capital would be moved from New York to Philadelphia.
• Southern states agreed to move the capital south. In return, all debt would be paid for by Britain and France.

Which of these statements regarding the role of the central government coincide with the views of Alexander Hamilton?

• He believed the people should have a say in their government and that power should be in the hands of the states.
• He favored a strong central government that acted to improve the economy and support private businesses.
• He thought that federal government was not necessary. He thought that anarchy was the answer to the ills of society.
• He believed that Britain and France should be in control of the federal government. They had power and influence that could help the United States.

Those who supported Jefferson's views on the role of the central government tended to be the upper class individuals and those with ties to manufacturing and commerce.

• True
• False

What were the names of the two political parties created during this time?

• Republicans and Democrats
• Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
• Whiggs and Tories
• Libertarians and Constitutionalists

George Washington was against the idea of political parties.

• True
• False

What was the role of Alexander Hamilton while in Washington's cabinet?

• Secretary of State
• Secretary of War
• Secretary of the Treasury
• Attorney General

What was the role of Thomas Jefferson while in Washington's cabinet?

• Secretary of State
• Secretary of War
• Secretary of the Treasury
• Attorney General

Why did Hamilton think the US should support Great Britain in their fight against France?

• They were an excellent trading partner.
• They helped the US during the Revolutionary War.
• They controlled Canada and feared invasion.
• They attacked Americans in the Atlantic.