Deck 7: Democracy and Dissent: the Violence of Party Politics, 1788-1800

Question 1

Which of the following individuals was a member of George Washington's first cabinet?

A) John Adams
B) John Jay
C) Henry Knox
D) James Madison
E) Thomas Pinckney

Answer 1

Henry Knox

Question 2

The Whiskey Rebellion________ .

A) took place in western Virginia
B) resulted in the capture and execution of several rebellion leaders
C) involved an attempt to prohibit the consumption of whiskey and other alcoholic beverages
D) strengthened calls for a larger standing army
E) increased Republican electoral strength

Answer 2

increased Republican electoral strength

Question 3

In the election of 1800,________ .

A) the Twelfth Amendment was used to choose the vice president
B) Alexander Hamilton supported the candidacy of fellow Federalist John Adams
C) the electoral college chose Thomas Jefferson to be the third president
D) Federalists preferred Aaron Burr over Thomas Jefferson as president
E) controversy led to changes in the presidential electoral process

Answer 3

controversy led to changes in the presidential electoral process

Question 4

Washington realized he was a symbol for the young American nation in that he________ .

A) represented all the political parties
B) had both French and British heritage
C) had no real power but was a figurehead
D) embodied the hopes and fears of the new republic
E) was a young American with boundless energy and fresh ideas

Question 5

Which of the following was a Hamiltonian idea?

A) The strength of the American economy resides in its agricultural productivity.
B) The new central government will survive if the wealthiest people support it.
C) France is the most important ally of the United States.
D) A large national debt risks the future of the common people.
E) Aristocracy is a greater threat than anarchy.

Question 6

How did Alexander Hamilton fail to achieve all of his economic policy objectives?

A) He failed to fund the national debt.
B) Congress blocked his plan of assumption of the state debts.
C) Washington vetoed his creation of a national bank.
D) He was unable to win the passage of a protective tariff.
E) Jefferson successfully lobbied against approval of a standardized currency.