1. Which of these did Washington question in his letter to General Knox?A.The depth of American religious beliefB.The bravery of American soldiersC.The virtue of ordinary American citizensD.The wisdom of America’s laws

George Washington to James Madison Jr., November 5, 1786"Without some alteration in our political creed, the superstructure we have been seven years raising at the expence of so much blood and treasure, must fall. We are fast verging to anarchy and confusion!...A letter which I have just received from Gen. Knox, who had just returned from Massachusetts (whither he had been sent by Congress consequent of the commotion in that State) is replete with melancholy information of the temper, and designs of a considerable part of that people...What stronger evidence can be given of the want of energy in our governments than these disorders? If there exists not a power to check them, what security has a man for life, liberty, or property? To you, I am sure I need not add aught on this subject, the consequences of a lax, or inefficient government, are too obvious to be dwelt on. Thirteen Sovereignties pulling against each other, and all tugging at the federal head will soon bring ruin on the whole; whereas a liberal, and energetic Constitution, well guarded and closely watched, to prevent incroachments, might restore us to that degree of respectability and consequence, to which we had a fair claim, and the brightest prospect of attaining.""From George Washington to James Madison, 5 November 1786,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/04-04-02-0299. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Confederation Series, vol. 4, 2 April 1786 – 31 January 1787, ed. W. W. Abbot. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1995, pp. 331–332].Which of the following aspects of the U.S. Constitution MOST satisfied Washington's concern that "If there exists not a power to check them, what security has a man for life, liberty, or property"?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAThe House of RepresentativesBThe Electoral CollegeCThe Bill of RightsDCongress's power to declare war

1. How did Jefferson view the “revolutionary justice” that sometimes claimed innocent lives?A.As regrettable, but unavoidable, casualties of warB.As proof that the Revolution was not truly being waged for libertyC.As proof of the superiority of Americans over the FrenchD.As a kind of cleansing fire

The first, briefer section of the Declaration of Independence dealt with _______, while the second included _______.Multiple ChoiceAmerican grievances; reasons for now becoming independent of the Englishthe general right of revolution based on natural rights; the specific offenses of King George III by which England forfeited its right to rule Americansthe announcement of American independence; the reasons why such a declaration must be made at this timethe assertion that all men are created equal; the rights of life, liberty, and happiness as justifications for severing ties with England

Jefferson believed that the proper defender of liberty was __________.the judiciarythe federal governmentstate governmentthe federal legislature

Based on his letter, how did George Washington think the United States should interact with other countries?AThey should spread democracy to other countries.BThey should aid countries in times of emergencies.CThey should not trade with any other countries.DThey should form good relationships with only some countries.