APUSH Unit 5 Review

Why did George Washington establish the Cabinet?

• To manage foreign relations

• To assist in decision-making

• To control the military

• To oversee agriculture

What argument did Alexander Hamilton make in defense of the United States government assuming the debts of the states during the Washington administration?

• It would increase state power

• It would unify the nation

• It would decrease taxes

• It would reduce federal power

Explain how Alexander Hamilton planned on paying off the national debt.

• By increasing tariffs

• By selling government land

• By establishing a national bank

• By cutting military spending

What factor(s) led to the establishment of the first political parties in the United States?

• Disagreements over foreign policy

• Conflicts over economic policy

• Debates over state rights

• All of the above

Who was the notable figure of the Democratic-Republican Party? Explain the party’s belief in regards to the power of the government. What was the party’s stance on constitutional interpretation? Which people in the country supported these ideas?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Why did Alexander Hamilton believe there was a need for the Bank of the United States? Why did Thomas Jefferson not support this action?

• To stabilize the economy; Jefferson feared centralization

• To fund the military; Jefferson wanted more control

• To reduce taxes; Jefferson preferred state banks

• To increase exports; Jefferson opposed foreign influence

What was President Washington hoping to establish with the Neutrality Act of 1793?

• A strong military alliance

• A policy of isolationism

• A balanced budget

• A new trade agreement

What advice did President Washington offer to the American people with his farewell address in 1796?

• To avoid political parties

• To expand westward

• To increase military spending

• To form strong alliances

What was accomplished with Pinckney’s Treaty?

• It ended the War of 1812

• It established the U.S.-Mexico border

• It resolved territorial disputes with Spain

• It created the Louisiana Purchase

What was the XYZ Affair? How did this event impact the foreign policy of the United States?

• A trade agreement with China

• A diplomatic incident with France

• A peace treaty with Britain

• A military alliance with Spain