Question 1

Hamilton's economic program had the general support of both manufacturing interests and small farmers.

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Hamilton's economic program was generally supported by manufacturing interests but faced opposition from small farmers, who were wary of his policies favoring a strong central government and commercial growth at their expense.

Question 2

What were the primary reasons the Articles of Confederation failed as a structure of government?

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Question 3

The Constitution did little to resolve the place of Indian nations within the new United States.

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While the Constitution referenced Indians and their lands, it did not fully clarify their status or relationship with the United States. This led to ongoing conflicts and displacement of Indian nations throughout the nation's history.

Question 4

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton served as secretaries of state and the treasury,respectively,under President George Washington.

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This is a true statement. Thomas Jefferson served as the first secretary of state under Washington from 1789 to 1793, while Alexander Hamilton served as the first treasury secretary during the same time period.

Question 5

The Constitution determined that the number of justices on the Supreme Court would be nine.

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The Constitution does not specify the number of justices on the Supreme Court. The number has varied throughout history, with the current number being nine since 1869.

Question 6

Until the Twelfth Amendment was adopted,the Constitution provided for the candidate receiving the second highest number of electoral votes to become vice president.

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This is true. The Twelfth Amendment, ratified in 1804, changed the process of electing both the president and vice president by having electors cast separate votes for each office. Prior to the Twelfth Amendment, the candidate with the most votes became president and the runner-up became vice president.

Question 7

The Federalists fell victim to fierce factional rivalries after Washington's retirement.

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After Washington's retirement, factional rivalries intensified within the Federalist party, leading to its downfall.

Question 8

Why did states that initially opposed the proposed Constitution of 1787 ultimately ratify it?

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Question 9

Explain how the structure of the central government,as defined under the Articles of Confederation,was intended to resolve many of the grievances colonists had with the British government prior to the Revolution.

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Question 10

Why was there such opposition to the proposed Constitution of 1787?

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Question 11

Like George Washington's,Thomas Jefferson's estate freed his slaves after his death.

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Thomas Jefferson's estate did not free all his slaves after his death; only a few were freed, while the majority were sold to settle his debts.

Question 12

Discuss the essential differences between Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians during the 1790s.

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Question 13

Supporters of the new Constitution were better organized than were their opponents.

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Supporters of the new Constitution, also known as Federalists, had established a network of newspapers and rallies across the country to promote their views. They were also able to secure key supporters in positions of power, such as George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. In contrast, opponents, also known as Anti-Federalists, were a more disparate group with no clear leadership or strategy.

Question 14

Hamilton favored both a tariff on imports and a federal excise tax.

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Hamilton advocated for protective tariffs to protect American manufacturers from foreign competition and generate revenue for the government. He also supported a federal excise tax on luxury goods such as whiskey to generate additional revenue.

Question 15

The new Constitution made no reference to political parties.

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The new Constitution of the United States, ratified in 1788, did not mention political parties.

Question 16

The "XYZ Affair" took place during the administration of President John Adams.

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The XYZ Affair occurred during the presidency of John Adams in 1797-1798.

Question 17

Some Republicans were so upset by the Alien and Sedition Acts that they concluded that the states had the power to nullify acts of Congress.

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Some Republicans, particularly those in Kentucky and Virginia, believed in the principle of nullification and argued that states had the power to declare federal laws unconstitutional and therefore null and void within their borders. This was in response to the perceived unconstitutional infringements on First Amendment rights by the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by the Federalist-controlled Congress.

Question 18

Once enacted,Hamilton's program failed to bring about many of the effects he had intended and quickly lost the support of the most influential segments of the population.

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This statement is not accurate. Hamilton's program did bring about many of the effects he intended, such as stabilizing the economy, establishing a national bank, and promoting domestic manufacturing. While it did face opposition from some, it also received support from many influential segments of the population, including merchants and northerners.

Question 19

Jefferson favored an agrarian America,but he did not oppose industrial activity.

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Jefferson believed that small independent farmers were the backbone of America, but he also saw the potential benefits of industry and technological progress. He encouraged the growth of manufacturing, especially in relation to agriculture, and supported inventions like the cotton gin.

Question 20

A number of major compromises were made at the Philadelphia convention.Discuss three of them in detail.

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