George Washington's Farewell Address and Emergence of Political Parties Quiz

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Which political leader believed in a strong central government and the establishment of a national bank?

Alexander Hamilton (correct)

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

Aaron Burr

Which political party favored an economy based on manufacturing, foreign trade, and commerce?

Democratic-Republicans

Whigs

Anti-Federalists

Federalists (correct)

Who believed that wealthy property owners were best suited to govern the country?

Democratic-Republicans

Federalists (correct)

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Which party advocated for stronger states' rights and an economy based on small farmers?

Democratic-Republicans Signup and view all the answers

What did both political parties aim to support in their government formation?

Ideas of liberty and freedom from the American Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Which party wanted to lower voting restrictions to allow common people and farmers to govern the country?

Democratic-Republicans Signup and view all the answers

Who warned Americans against the formation of political parties in his famous farewell address?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

Which country did the fledgling United States have ongoing border disputes with following the Revolutionary War?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

Why did President George Washington wish to keep the United States neutral in the Revolutionary Wars in Europe?

He feared America would be reconquered by Britain. Signup and view all the answers

What major concession did Spain make in the Treaty of San Lorenzo with the United States?

Permitting US traders to engage in commerce along the Mississippi River. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Jay Treaty between the US and Britain?

Averted war between the US and Britain. Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the American public to the Jay Treaty negotiated by Chief Justice John Jay?

It was hugely unpopular among Americans. Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the passing of the Alien & Sedition Acts by the Federalist Congress during John Adams' presidency?

The XZY affair with France. Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of President John Adams' passing of the Alien & Sedition Acts?

He lost his reelection campaign to Thomas Jefferson. Signup and view all the answers

What was President Thomas Jefferson criticized for regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

For acting outside his constitutional authority. Signup and view all the answers

Which conspiracy involved Vice President Aaron Burr and a plot for New York to secede from the Union?

'Burr Conspiracy' Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Pike Expedition as mentioned in the text?

To gather military intelligence about the Spanish empire in North America Signup and view all the answers

What important event happened in 1808 as a result of President Jefferson's actions?

The importation of slaves into the U.S. was banned Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Jefferson send James Monroe to France?

To negotiate the purchase of New Orleans only Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase for the U.S.?

It ended French imperial ambitions in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary goals of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

To find the Northwest Passage Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to a much stronger United States Navy according to the text?

The First Barbary War Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Jefferson's response to the First Barbary War lead to an expansion of presidential power?

By declaring war without Congress's approval Signup and view all the answers

'Tributes' associated with the Barbary State treaties refer to:

'Protection money' paid to prevent pirate attacks Signup and view all the answers

What made the Louisiana Purchase significant to U.S. history?

It resulted in territorial expansion and control of vital waterways Signup and view all the answers