Young Nation

Question 1

Who was the first Secretary of State?

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson

Question 2

Who was the first Secretary of Treasury?

Answer 2

Alexander Hamilton

Question 3

Who was the first Secretary of War (now Defense)?

Answer 3

Knox

Question 4

What did Hamilton propose in his financial plan?

Answer 4

National Bank, tariffs, repay debts

Question 5

What year did did the Whiskey Rebellion take place?

Answer 5

1794

Question 6

What is an excise tax?

Answer 6

A tax on goods made or used in a certain area

Question 7

What did Thomas Jefferson do in Congress?

Answer 7

End the Whiskey Tax, let the Alien and Sedition Acts expire, cut federal spending, reduced size of government (even military)

Question 8

For how much was the Louisiana Purchase bought?

Answer 8

$15 million

Question 9

What was Thomas Jefferson’s excuse for not being a strict constructionist?

Answer 9

Since Congress has the power to govern new territory, it may be necessary and proper to buy new territory

Question 10

When did the Lewis and Clark take place?

Answer 10

1803-1805

Question 11

What was the path Lewis and Clark took on their expedition?

Answer 11

St. Louis to Pacific Ocean