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Ratification and the Bill of Rights Answers

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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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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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Hamilton’s plan to increase US manufacturing was a .

A
failure
B
success
C
victory
4

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
5

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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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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