This document contains a series of questions about early American history, including topics like the responsibilities of citizens, the presidential election process, George Washington's preference on titles, the original executive departments, advice in Washington's farewell address, warnings against political parties, the heads of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties, and events like the Whiskey Rebellion, XYZ Affair, and challenges in relations with France.
1. Name: __________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
A citizen owes what to a particular nation?
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A country or nation gives its citizens
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To be a citizen you
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What is the Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
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Civic Virtue is the
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Who elects the President?
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What did Washington want to be called?
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The five executive departments are
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Members of the Cabinet gave Washington
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What was the result of the Whiskey Rebellion?
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What does Neutral mean?
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2. Name: __________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
France was having a Revolution, France helped America during the American Revolution, and
did America help France?
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Jefferson felt that the French should use violence but how did Alexander Hamilton and John
Adams Feel?
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What does foreign policy mean?
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George Washington’s Farewell Address advised Americans
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Who warned against Political Parties?
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What were the political parties called?
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Who was head of the Federalists?
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Who was head of the Democratic Republicans?
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Who wanted a strong federal government?
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Who was the 2nd
President?
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Who were X, Y, and Z
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3. Name: __________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
The Alien and Sedition Acts limited
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The Federalists wanted a war but did Adams also a federalist want to go to war?
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Who killed Alexander Hamilton?
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Why is the X, Y, Z affair so important? What did it show to France?
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Why could America not help France?
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Which political party was more for economic growth the Federalists or the Democratic
Republicans?
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Was avoiding foreign affairs right or wrong? Explain why
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The Whiskey Rebellion showed the people of America that the government was powerful. Why
was this display of power needed?
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