Exam (elaborations) HIS 144

1. Which of the following best describes John Adams's concept of "mixed government"? Both men and women would play a role in the nation's politics. African Americans deserved their place in the political arena next to white Americans. The powers of government were separated into the legislative, executive, and judiciary branch. A bicameral legislature of senators and representatives would temper the volatility of simple majority rule. Northern and Southern states would mix evenly in the Senate and thereby avoid an escalation of the debate over slavery. Question Points: 1.0 / 1.0 2. All of the following are true about President George Washington, except His reputation as an honest leader made him the obvious choice to lead the new government. He did not run for the office of the president when it was created. He had formally retired and had to be talked into coming back and serving his country once again. At the time, he thought little of the fact that he had no contemporary role models. He established several important precedents while in office. Question Points: 1.0 / 1.0 3. As Americans relentlessly moved westward across the continent: Native Americans prospered as they assimilated to Anglo American society. Western migrants found refuge from the market revolution. The frontier kept alive the democratic promise of making it on their own. Americans were able to avoid the issue of slavery in national politics. they convinced their neighbors and Native American tribes of their peaceful intentions and anti-imperialist principles. ........................................CONTINUED.......................