Washington's Presidency

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In order to gather experts to advise him on federal policy, President George Washington created

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a cabinet.

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In 1790, the United States was heavily in debt from

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paying for the American Revolution.

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Which statement was true of the US economy in 1790? Options: The US was paying back its loans., The US only had money printed by the federal government., The US easily borrowed large sums of money., The US had trouble borrowing money to pay its debts.

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The US had trouble borrowing money to pay its debts.

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What type of government did Alexander Hamilton support?

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a strong national government

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How did Alexander Hamilton want to pay off the nation’s debts? Options: by appointing a new secretary of the treasury, by placing tariffs on imported goods, by placing tariffs on exported goods, by establishing different types of currency

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by placing tariffs on imported goods

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In the early 1790s, Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a national bank that could

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issue a currency that could be used in every state.

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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Washington's challenges during his time as President could be described as

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major

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Who was in charge of the nation's money in the United States?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Who was responsible for working with other countries?

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Thomas Jefferson