Chapter 8 Review -The Presidencies of Washington and Adams

Which statement represents the political views of Thomas Jefferson?

• For government to work effectively, the Constitution must be strictly interpreted.

• A weak federal government threatens the rights of the states.

• The United States should encourage manufacturing and the growth of cities.

Which of the following BEST explains why American leaders formed political parties?

• to end disagreements over policy

• to organize support for their views

• to unite farmers and merchants

Which of the following statements would Alexander Hamilton be most likely to agree with?

• A small federal government would protect individual freedom.

• The formation of political parties would lead to disaster.

• The United States should establish strong ties to Britain in order to promote trade.

Why was it difficult for the American government to maintain a neutrality policy?

• American merchants lost money when they traded with other nations.

• American merchants profited from trade with Britain and France.

• American sailors made money by seizing British cargo ships.

How was United States neutrality challenged during Washington’s presidency?

• Britain was impressing US sailors.

• American merchants were not trading with Britain and France.

• Chief Justice John Jay refused to negotiate a treaty with Britain.

Which statement BEST expresses President Washington’s beliefs about foreign policy?

• The United States should support permanent alliances with other nations.

• The United States should take a more active role in international affairs.

• The United States should remain independent from disputes between other nations.

Why did President Washington want the nation to remain neutral in foreign wars?

• He wanted to prevent American ships from trading with Britain and France.

• He believed that the United States was not prepared for war.

• He did not want the United States to export goods to other countries.

Why did the French Revolution lose support in the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson withdrew his support of the French Revolution.

• Radicals in France had executed thousands of people in the name of reform.

• French reformers wanted protection for the basic rights of citizens.

What did many people fear would happen if political parties formed in the United States?

• George Washington would have too much control over the nation.

• Political divisions would threaten national unity.

• Party leaders would abolish states’ rights.

Which of the following was one of Alexander Hamilton’s primary goals as Secretary of the Treasury?

• getting states to pay their own debts

• stopping bond speculators

• reducing the national debt