SOL Quiz 12

1. SOL Quiz 12 George Washington II

2. 1. The Whiskey Rebellion was caused by anger over a. federal excise taxes b. tariffs on imported whiskey c. prohibition laws d. the Molasses Act In 1790, Congress passed several taxes designed to raise the revenue needed to pay the nation's bills. Among these taxes was an excise tax on whiskey to be paid by people who distilled and shipped whiskey. Because of the poor transportation systems in the United States, it was difficult for Western farmers to transport bulky food shipments across the Appalachians. So, many converted their surplus corn or wheat into whiskey, which was easier to ship to eastern markets. But when Congress passed an excise tax on whiskey, many of these farmers believed their livelihood was threatened. They refused to pay the excise tax -- an action that became known as the Whiskey Rebellion.

3. 2. What was President Washington's response when Great Britain and France went to war against each other? a. He issued the Monroe Doctrine. b. He issued the Proclamation of Neutrality. c. He allowed France to use American ports. d. Washington asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain. The proclamation banned Americans from giving active support, either on land or at sea, to any nation at war. Washington believed that the United States, still a young country, was not powerful enough to take on the major European nations. In addition, he felt that America should take advantage of her geographical position and avoid becoming entangled in foreign alliances.

4. 3. Which was a result of the Jay Treaty with England (1795)? a. The United States and Britain became allies. b. Britain agreed to forgive all colonial debts. c. Britain promised to withdraw troops from the Northwest. d. The United States agreed to reimburse loyalist property seized during the Revolutionary War. During the early 1790s, Americans became increasingly angry at Britain for refusing to pull its troops out of the Northwest Territory. To make matters worse, Britain continued to impress American seamen. Many Americans demanded war with Britain. Anxious to avoid war, Washington sent John Jay to Britain to settle the dispute. Britain promised to pull her troops out of the Northwest, but the issue of impressment of seamen was not settled. Despite the promises of the Jay Treaty, Britain did not pull out of the Northwest Territory. This, and the continued impressment of seamen, eventually led to the War of 1812.

5. 4. Which of the following options would be considered the most valuable contribution of the administration of George Washington (1789-1796)? a. the establishment of a strong national government b. the easing of sectional friction c. the restoration of the sovereign rights of the states d. the acquisition of additional territory The Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton put the nation on a strong financial footing. The president, George Washington, took care to enforce national law. The accomplishments of the national government under Washington are most appreciated when compared to the economic chaos and lawlessness under the Articles of Confederation (1781-1789).

6. 5. What kind of economy did the Republicans prefer? a. mercantilism b. manufacturing c. subsistence farming d. commercial agriculture They proposed that the best economy for America revolved around providing foodstuffs to Europe. They could then use the generated wealth to purchase goods that made life easier and more comfortable. Republicans felt that the economic and moral strength of the country lay in agriculture.