Washington's Presidency

Which of the following problems did George Washington face when he became president?

• United States had large debts from the Revolutionary War

• Southern states threatened to secede from the Union

• Britain refused to trade with the United States

• Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced

Why did the United States face serious financial trouble in its early years?

• Each state had a different currency.

• It was in debt because of the Revolutionary War

• There was a recession.

• Congress would not vote to raise the debt limit.

What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?

• The government prevented the sale of whiskey

• Pennsylvania farmers were upset about a tax on whiskey

• The government used force to seize a whiskey business

• American settlers brought whiskey into Ohio

What action did Alexander Hamilton believe was necessary to stabilize the economy?

• a trade embargo against Great Britain

• abolition of consumption taxes

• creation of a trade alliance with France

• establishment of a national bank

Which action best completes this diagram?

• oversee state government agencies

• regulate creation of new businesses

• establish a national bank

• eliminate protective tariffs

Describe domestic policy

• Policies and decisions having to do with other countries

• Policies and decisions having to do with the home country

Describe foreign policy

• Policies and decisions having to do with other countries

• Policies and decisions having to do with the home country