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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What British governmental decree permitted the removal of goods from neutral bottoms?

2. Whose resignation did Washington receive on July 31, 1793?

3. Who led the Federalists to put pressure on Washington calm Congress down?

4. Who did Washington appoint to the position of Attorney General?

5. Where did Edmund Charles Genet's warship land?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Pennsylvania Democratic Society?

2. What was Washington's cabinets reaction to rescinding the Provision Order?

3. How did Washington visualize the economy?

4. What were Washington's concerns about England and France fighting?

5. Why was Jefferson concerned about President Washington's trip to the southern states?

6. Why did Alexander Hamilton oppose the idea of "discrimination"?

7. Describe Washington's concern over the French Revolution.

8. Why were the Republicans upset over the Jay Mission?

9. Why didn't Washington appoint Monroe as envoy to France in 1796?

10. Describe Hamilton's role in helping Washington write his farewell speech.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Washington's vision for the economy is for a mixed economy focusing on agriculture and business.

Part 1) Describe Washington's vision for the economy.

Part 2) How did Hamilton view the economic financial structure?

Part 3) How did Jefferson view the economic financial structure?

Essay Topic 2

Most successful people have a support system to support and encourage them in the good and bad times. George Washington had people in his life that encouraged, supported, and taught him. For each person listed below, discuss their relationship with Washington and how they were mentors to Washington as he progressed through life.

1) Mary Ball Washington

2) Lawrence

3) Christopher Gist

4) Sally Fairfax

Essay Topic 3

Washington's cabinet was made up of quality men, whom Washington truly respected. For the cabinet members, discuss their relationship with Washington. Also, discuss one significant issue they helped advise Washington on.

1) Thomas Jefferson

2) John Jay

3) Henry Knox

4) Alexander Hamilton

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