Why was the presidency of george washington considered to be so significant? 2. why were northern states in favor of hamilton's protective tariff? 3. what did washington mean when he wrote that the maxim "honesty is the best policy" should be applied to foreign relations? 4. favoring the idea of national regulation of trade between states would be an example of which political party's stance listed in the chart? 5. what was one reason for the formation of the democratic republican party? 6. why did adams increase the size of the american navy? 7. why did congress decide the election of 1800? select all that apply. 8. one way president jefferson protected american commerce early in his presidency was by which of the following? 9. what caused napoleon to decide to sell the louisiana territory to the united states? 10. which of the following best describes the purpose of the non-intercourse act?