History: Lesson 9.1 - the Federalist Era Questions Period: ______

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History: Lesson 9.1 - The Federalist Era Questions Period: ______

I. Washington Takes Office (page 246)

1. Washington and Congress set precedents, or traditions, which included:

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II. Establishing a Court System (page 247)

2. Describe the Judiciary Act of 1789 in at least 2 sentences.

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III. The New Economy (page 249)

3. What financial problems was the United Stated facing that Alexander Hamilton had to solve?

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IV. Hamilton’s Plan (page 249)

4. What are 3 reasons Hamilton proposed that the federal government take over and pay off the states’ wartime debts?

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IV. Compromise and a Capitol (page 250)

5. What compromise was made in order to pass Hamilton’s plan?

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6. Where was the capitol to be located? What was it later named? Why?

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V. The Fight for a National Bank (page 251)

7. What were 3 reasons Hamilton wanted a National Bank?

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VI. Tariffs and Taxes

8. What are tariffs? What was their purpose?

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