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Washington's Neutrality Proclamation was intended to keep the United States out of war with
Spain
France
Britain
Britain and France
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Which of the following actions was a precedent set by President George Washington?
appointing Senate members
choosing the first Cabinet
leaving office after one term
importing goods from overseas
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Who was the leader of the Federalists?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
George Clinton
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The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions were passed as a result of
the Alien and Sedition Acts
the French Revolution
Jay's Treaty
the XYZ Affair
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What was one of the responsibilities of cabinet members?
to make laws in Congress
to serve on the Supreme Court
to advise the President
To promote business with foreign countries
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Alexander Hamilton believed that government should
encourage business and industry
tax American-made goods
not create a national bank
allow each state to pay off its own debt
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The Republicans believed in
A national bank
Limited national government
A loose construction of the Constitution
An economy based on trade
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Who was the 2nd president of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
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During the _________, French officials tried to bribe US diplomats
French Revolution
Whiskey Rebellion
XYZ Affair
Neutrality Proclamation
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Most bankers and manufacturers joined
The Federalists
The Republicans
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The main purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts was to
capture British and French spies
control the Federalists
silence and punish critics of the Federalists
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How was United States neutrality challenged during Washington's presidency?
Britain and France seized cargoes from United States ships.
American merchants continued to trade with Britain and France
The Alien and Sedition Act
The Louisiana Purchase
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Which statement best describes a major result of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The new government halted the production of whiskey
People realized that the new government would execute violent protesters
the new government proved too weak to respond in times of crisis
People realized that the new government would not tolerate violent protests.
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This year's World Series champions will be
The New York Mets
The New York Yankees
The Cincinnati Reds
The New Jersey Nets