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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. Which city was named the permanent capital in 1790?

2. Who wrote Washington begging him to stay in office?

3. What did Jefferson study while in Europe?

4. How did Washington feel about the "spirit of the party" politics?

5. What was Washington's defense against melancholy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was it difficult to establish a new government according to Washington?

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

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

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

5. How did Washington visualize the economy?

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

7. How did the public react to the ratification of the Jay Treaty?

8. What was the Pennsylvania Democratic Society?

9. As Washington left for the Constitution Convention in 1788, several hazards remained. Describe the hazards.

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

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

Jefferson and Hamilton didn't have the same ideas on a lot of issues. Washington was often caught in the middle, as both men were trusted advisers. Discuss the issues that kept Jefferson and Hamilton from unification.

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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