Chapters 8 & 9

Based on the quote, what was George Washington warning the American people about in his farewell address?

• It is important to remain neutral in world affairs.

• Political parties lead to problems among the public.

• He disagreed with the Great Compromise.

• He is showing his support for the unpopular Jay's Treaty.

How was the course of the Whiskey Rebellion different than that of Shays' Rebellion?

• During the Whiskey Rebellion, it was farmers who were mad and in Shays' Rebellion it was business owners.

• Under the Constitution, the government was able to put down the Whiskey Rebellion unlike the situation with Daniel Shay.

• The farmers were upset about reasons to do with money.

• The leaders of the Whiskey Rebellion served long prison sentences.

Which of the following answers would it in the characteristics chart below?

• Only served two terms
• Gave an inaugural address
• ___________________

• Leading U.S. soldiers into conflict with the Whiskey Rebellion.

• Keeping the United States out of foreign wars with the Neutrality Act.

• Establishing the Presidential Cabinet to support the Executive Branch.

• Removing judges by use of impeachment.

How Washington's Farewell Address suggest the United States should act in foreign relations?

• It suggests that Europe has frequent controversies that involve the United States and that the U.S. must develop stronger ties with Europe

• It suggests that Europe has frequent controversies that involve the U.S. and that the U.S. should have hostility toward Europe.

• It suggests that Europe has different interests than the U.S. and that the U.S. should pursue its own interests.

• It suggests that Europe has different interests than the U.S. and that the U.S. cannot detach from Europe.

Select the three viewpoints of the Democratic-Republicans.

• Believed that the average citizen of the U.S. should not be allowed to have any role in government except to vote for their representatives.

• Believed that the average citizen should have a larger role in local government because it would allow the people to be better represented by the average citizen in a position of power.

• They believed in Strict Interpretation of the Constitution which stated that the national government could only do what is written in the Constitution and nothing more.

• They believed that the national government should be limited in its power, and that more power should be left to the individual states.

• They believed in Loose Interpretation of the Constitution which stated that the national government could only perform actions that were specifically. stated in the Constitution.

In the excerpt above, Alexander Hamilton contends that the creation of a national bank...

• Falls within the intent of the Constitution.

• Is not supported by the Constitution and thus cannot be done.

• Is specifically stated in the Constitution and thus is permitted.

• Violates the Constitution because it is not written in the Constitution.

Which of the following is an example of "Loose Constructionism (Interpretation)" with regards to the Constitution?

• A citizen speaking out against the government to show their opposition to the government's actions.

• The Legislative Branch passing laws to maintain an orderly society.

• Alexander Hamilton establishing the National Bank to manage the country's finances and debts.

• The Judicial Branch declaring the actions of the President to be Unconstitutional.

Why did John Adams and his political party support the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• It would boost his popularity among the American citizens.

• He was trying to curb the power and opposition of the Democratic-Republicans.

• There was a massive flood of immigrants from the Caribbean border.

• Too many citizens felt comfortable writing false letters about government officials and trade agreements.

Which fills the empty box above?

• Charles Pinckney negotiated a treaty with the French that included access to New Orleans.

• John Jay made a deal with King George III of France regarding troops along the U.S. border.

• The French representatives demanded a large bribe and a loan to arrange a meeting.

• John Adams passed the Alien and Sedition Acts.

Based on the diagram, which of the following events would complete the sequence?

• John Adams sends delegates to France to address the issue of impressment.

• The Federalists Congress and John Adams pass the Alien and Sedition Acts.

• Adams increases the size of the United States Navy in the event war breaks out.

• The United States attempts to remain neutral between Great Britain and France.