Chapter 19

§§ 192-194.--_a_. Describe the method of electing President employed at first.

_b_. Describe Washington's journey to New York and the inaugural ceremonies, and compare them with the inauguration of the last President.

§§ 195, 196.--_a_. In whose hands do appointments to federal offices lie?

_b_. What was the great difference mentioned in § 196? Why was the difference so great?

§§ 197, 198.--_a_. Why was Washington "stiff and aristocratic"?

_b_. Would Washington have accepted the title of king? Give the reasons for your answer.

§§ 199-202.--_a_. Give the reasons for the different views expressed in Congress as to customs duties. What are customs duties?

_b_. Explain how slavery influenced the views of the Southern members.

_c_. Compare the extent and population of the United States in 1791 with the extent and population to-day.

_d_. What two new states were admitted in 1791-92? What was their attitude on slavery? What changes would their admission make in Congress?

§§ 203, 204.--_a_. Explain carefully Hamilton's plan. What were its advantages? What is meant by the phrase "public credit"?

_b_. What is meant by the phrase "assumption of the state debts"?

§§ 205, 206.--_a_. What question arose concerning the site of the national capital? How was it settled? Was this a good way to settle important questions?

_b_. Why did Hamilton want a Bank of the United States? Was this bank like one of the national banks of to-day?