Shaping a New Republic

What was the purpose of the executive departments established by George Washington?

• To advise the President on issues related to their departments.

• To manage foreign relations exclusively.

• To oversee the national bank.

• To negotiate treaties with Native American tribes.

What constitutional provision did Alexander Hamilton use to justify the establishment of a National Bank?

• The Commerce Clause

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Elastic Clause

• The Due Process Clause

What was the primary reason for George Washington issuing the Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793?

• To support the British in their war against France.

• To prevent the US from getting involved in European conflicts.

• To declare war on Spain.

• To establish trade agreements with Native American tribes.

What was the primary effect of the Battle of Fallen Timbers?

• It led to the British supplying more arms to Native Americans.

• It resulted in the Native Americans surrendering all land in the Ohio Valley.

• It caused a major conflict between American settlers and the US Army.

• It established a permanent peace treaty between the US and Native American tribes.

What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?

• To allow the government to imprison or deport non-citizens.

• To make it illegal to criticize the government publicly.

• To grant states the right to nullify federal laws.

• To encourage Irish and Scottish immigration.