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- 1. Multiple Choice
Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to —the creation of reservations for American Indiansa struggle to ratify the Bill of Rightsthe establishment of the first U.S. political partiesa compromise over slavery in western territories - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it —reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairsconfirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerceestablished the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Courtupheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThis list provides examples of —topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Conventiondomestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republicweaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederationissues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to —prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemispheredeter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. coloniesencourage European powers to invest in Latin Americakeep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?Votes were cast by secret ballot.Property qualifications for voting were strengthened.Poll taxes were reduced.Voter participation increased.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one of the challenges George Washington faced as first President of the United States?deciding which exports to foreign countries should be taxeddefending the Southern border of the United States against attacks from Spainpaying off debts from the American Revolution.determining how many Senators each state should have in Congress
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one consequence of the type of taxes shown in the diagram?British manufacturers sold more goods in America.American Indians preferred to purchase British goods.Southern plantation owners sold more raw cotton in Britain than in the United States.Northern factory owners received some protection from British competition.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe characteristics identified in the boxes above best describe the —Sons of LibertyFederalistsAnti-FederalistsDemocratic-Republicans
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement correctly describes one of the first American political parties?Democratic-Republicans looked to Alexander Hamilton and John Adams for leadership.Democratic-Republicans favored a “strict” construction of the U.S. Constitution.Federalists supported giving the vote to all adult males.Federalists feared a strong national government.
- 10. Multiple ChoicePresident George Washington opposed the formation of political parties because he believed they would —extend voting rights to people without propertyput men in office willing to accept bribes for favorsinvolve Americans in foreign entanglementscreate jealousies and conflicts that would divide Americans
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow did President George Washington’s Farewell Address influence the foreign policy of the United States?It signaled that American Presidents should reduce the importation of European goods.It cautioned American Presidents to halt the colonization of the Western Hemisphere by European powers.It advised later American Presidents to follow a policy of neutrality in dealing with European nations.suggested American leaders place restrictions on the number of immigrants entering the United States.
European powers. - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement about the “Trail of Tears” is accurate?President Andrew Jackson opposed the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia.Chief Justice John Marshall ordered the Cherokee Indians to move westwards.Large numbers of Cherokee were forced to relocate during the winter months.The Cherokee were moved because they lacked a written alphabet.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Monroe Doctrine (1823) of such importance to the United States?It announced that the United States was ready to enter into military alliances with European powers.It expanded the influence of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.It gained rights for American merchants to harbor their ships in ports around the world.It demonstrated that Americans would not engage in actions affecting areas beyond their own borders.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich Supreme Court decision established the principle that the federal government rather than the individual state governments has authority to deal with American Indian affairs?Marbury v. MadisonWorcester v. GeorgiaMcCulloch v. MarylandGibbons v. Ogden
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIn the decision of Marbury v. Madison (1804), the U.S. Supreme Court —defined interstate commerceabolished the slave tradeplaced limits on free speechestablished the Court’s power of judicial review
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn what way were the decisions of these Supreme Court in these cases similar?They defined the powers of the federal government.They placed new federal taxes on state governments.They interpreted the “necessary and proper” clause of the U.S. Constitution.They favored states’ rights over the power of the federal government.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich U.S. Supreme Court decision stated that Congress could regulate transportation between states as part of its power to regulate interstate commerce?Marbury v. MadisonGibbons v. OgdenWorcester v. GeorgiaMcCulloch v. Maryland
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA conflict with Britain caused by: British violations of US neutrality rights, British support for Indians on frontier and impressment of US sailors was the__War of 1812Embargo Act of 1807Revolutionary WarXYZ Affair
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the law requiring immigrants to extend waiting period from 5 to 15 years to become citizen and prohibited writing or saying anything hurtful about the government?Alien Sedition ActFederal Judiciary ActWhiskey RebellionTariff
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThis legislation was a disaster, hurting the American economy. In it President Jefferson closed ports, American ships could no longer sail to foreign ports and declared no trade.Embargo Act of 1807War of 1812XYZ AffairMonroe Doctrine
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThis 1803 expansion of US territory led to doubling the size of the nationNorthwest OrdinanceLouisiana PurchaseMonroe DoctrineMissouri Compromise
- 22. Multiple ChoiceLeader of the Democratic-Republican partyThomas JeffersonGeorge WashingtonAlexander HamiltonJames Monroe
- 23. Multiple ChoiceStandoff between South Carolina and the federal government on the state's belief that it could declare federal law unconstitutional within its own borders.Nullification CrisisTrail of TearsXYZ AffairWhiskey Rebellion
- 24. Multiple ChoiceName given to the 1828 taxation on raw materials that angered many states.Tax of 1828Ordinance of NullificationTariff of AbominationsGibbons vs Ogden
- 25. Multiple ChoiceTerm given to the presidential policies of Andrew Jackson and his belief that politics had been corrupted by special interests.Spoils SystemMonroe DoctrineWhig PartyJacksonian Democracy
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