1. In this excerpt, Jefferson outlines a larger concern about what issue?

a. the growing turmoil in France

b. rising national debt

c. the immense popularity of Alexander Hamilton

d. strict vs. loose interpretation of the Constitution

2. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, what was the main reason Alexander Hamilton supported the creation of a national bank?

a. to promote economic stability for the new nation

b. to reduce the need for protective tariffs

c. to provide business loans to private citizens

d. to encourage citizens to save money

3. These differing beliefs led to the creation of what American political tradition?

a. the State of the Union Address

b. the Necessary and Proper Clause

c. two-party system

d. cabinet meetings

4. Based on the chart, what conclusion can be drawn regarding the differences between the two parties?

a. Federalists wanted less government control of the economy; Democratic-Republicans wanted the economy to be closely regulated.

b. Federalists favored the interests of the elite; Democratic-Republicans favored the common citizens.

c. Federalists believed the economy should be based on agriculture; Democratic-Republicans believed it should be based on manufacturing.

d. Federalists supported the idea of states’ rights; Democratic-Republicans supported federal sovereignty.

5. What fundamental difference between the viewpoints of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson lead to the creation of the nation's first two political parties?

a. Hamilton believed the nation should focus on industry; Jefferson believed the nation should prioritize agriculture.

b. Hamilton focused on building international alliances; Jefferson wanted to build a strong military.

c. Hamilton pushed for stronger state governments; Jefferson believed in the supremacy of the national government.

d. Hamilton believed in strict interpretation of the Constitution; Jefferson believed in loose interpretation.