Economic Challenges and Land Ordinances after Revolutionary War
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Who is known as the 'Father of National Debt'?

  • George Washington
  • Alexander Hamilton (correct)
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • James Madison
  • What was the purpose of the Excise tax on whiskey imposed in 1791?

  • To increase popularity of domestic items
  • To support small American industries
  • To generate revenue for the government (correct)
  • To reduce the production of whiskey
  • Which event led to the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794?

  • Passing of the Tariff law
  • Enforcement of the Excise tax on whiskey (correct)
  • Implementation of the Alien Laws
  • National Debt crisis
  • What did the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 declare?

    <p>American neutrality in the Britain-France war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of Pinckney's Treaty of 1795 with Spain?

    <p>Securing navigation rights on the Mississippi River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key belief of Hamilton Federalists regarding the government's role?

    <p>Government should not interfere with private enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the economic challenges after the Revolutionary War?

    <p>Growing gap between rich and poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

    <p>To sell Old Northwest acreage to pay off national debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 establish?

    <p>Creation of Northwest Territories and regulation of land sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major handicaps Congress faced under the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>Enforcement of tax collection program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Shays rebellion reveal about the central government?

    <p>Flaw in a strong central government</p> Signup and view all the answers

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