According to the passage George Washington believed in going to war if it helped the U.S. become powerful.
False
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According to the passage George Washington focused on policies that kept the new country safe and made it stronger.
True
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George Washington did which two of the following: A) opposed the Bill of Rights B) pushed for a strong central government C) served as President of the United States for one term D) led a two-party system:Federalists and RepublicanDemocrats
B and D
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Name George Washington's Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
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Name George Washington's Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
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Name George Washington's Secretary of War
Henry Knox
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Fill in the blank: George Washington appointed the Secretary of _____ in 1789 in order to work with foregin affairs. He focused on making and balancing the country’s political relationship with many different countries.
State
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Label the following territory on the map.
Louisian Purchase
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What was the main impact of the United States gaining the Louisiana Purchase?
It doubled the land size and brought vast new resources to the country.
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Who was chosen to lead an expedition of the territory on the map for the purpose of mapping out routes and making contact with the Indians?
Merriweather Lewis and William Clark
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Which of the paths indicates the route taken by Lewis and Clark as they explored the new territory?
#1
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In a letter from Meriwether Lewis to President Thomas Jefferson he made reference to one Indian woman, wife to one of the interpreters. Who was he referring to?
Sacajawea
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Sacajawea had a very important job on this trip because she served as an between the Indians and the white men.
interpreter
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What were some of the causes of the War of 1812?
Impressment, desire to acquire land in Canada, and problems with Indians on the frontier
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Define impressment:
Forcing American sailors to serve on British ships
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____________ was a great Indian leader, he presented a great threat to American expansion and settlement because he was able to ______________ and _________________ the tribes of the Midwest.
