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Hamilton wanted the federal government to promise to pay off .

A
only the national debt
B
only the state debts
C
both state and national debts
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In addition to paying debts and promoting industry, Hamilton wanted to .

A
establish a national bank
B
promote farming
C
reduce manufacturing
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In 1790, the amount of debt owed by state governments was

A
greater than the amount owed by the federal government.
B
about half the total amount of debt owed by the United States.
C
about one-third the total amount of debt owed by the United States.
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Hamilton wanted the federal government to promise to pay off .

A
only the national debt
B
only the state debts
C
both state and national debts
8

In addition to paying debts and promoting industry, Hamilton wanted to .

A
establish a national bank
B
promote farming
C
reduce manufacturing
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Why did Pennsylvania farmers revolt against the federal government in the Whiskey Rebellion?

A
They were protesting that states should not have to repay war debts.
B
They were upset at higher taxes created by Hamilton.
C
They were protesting that whiskey prices should be higher.
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Why did Southern states oppose Hamilton’s plan?

A
They were against states’ rights.
B
They did not want to have to help pay off other states’ debts.
C
They preferred to promote industry over promoting agriculture.
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Why did Washington try to keep the United States neutral in foreign policy?

A
He believed that the United States was so strong that it did not need foreign allies.
B
He wanted to keep the United States from getting involved in foreign wars until it grew stronger.
C
He considered both England and France to be enemies of the United States, and he refused to be their ally.
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Why did the United States negotiate the Jay Treaty with Britain?

A
to offer lands to Britain
B
to end all trading and discussion with Britain
C
to better relations with Britain
D
to help France
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In Jefferson’s strict constructionist view, the federal government has

A
only those powers that are specifically named in the Constitution.
B
whatever powers it needs to carry out the duties listed in the Constitution.
C
whatever powers Congress chooses to pass into law.
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Hamilton’s loose construction argument gives the federal government

A
less power than it has in Jefferson’s view.
B
more power than it has in Jefferson’s view.
C
the same amount of power that it has in Jefferson’s view.
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Read the statements below about the beliefs of Hamilton, Jefferson, and the two political parties that were created based on their ideas. Check all of the boxes that are correct.

A
Hamilton’s supporters created the Democratic-Republican Party.
B
Jefferson wanted the power of the federal government to be limited.
C
Hamilton was a believer in loose construction.
D
The Democratic-Republicans wanted a stronger central government.
E
Jefferson favored manufacturing and trade.
F
Hamilton favored Great Britain over France.
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What statement best explains a position supported by Hamilton and the Federalists?

A
They hoped to increase states’ rights.
B
They wanted the US to have a permanent ambassador to France.
C
They supported a national bank to help the economy.
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Which of these statements was a main idea supported by the Democratic-Republicans?

A
They wanted to strengthen the central bank.
B
They wanted to protect the rights of individuals.
C
They hoped to help Great Britain during the war in Europe.
D
They wanted to pass new taxes.

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