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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich political party wanted a government more like the Articles of Confederation?FederalistDemocratic-RepublicansLibertariansWhigs
- 2. Multiple ChoiceGeorge Washington only served 2 terms.TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThis political party heavily favored industry.FederalistDemocratic-Republican
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThis cabinet member was responsible for creation of the Bank of the United States.Thomas JeffersonHenry KnoxEdmund RandolphAlexander Hamilton
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAn international incident between US diplomats and French officials, during John Adams presidency, was calledThe XYZ AffairThe Manhattan ProjectThe French ConnectionThe Watergate Scandal
- 6. Multiple Choice
Alexander Hamilton believed the future of America should be focused on:IndustryFarming - 7. Multiple ChoiceThomas Jefferson wanted the nation to focus on:Industry and factoriesFarming and agriculture
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWashington's Proclamation of __________ stated the U.S. would stay out of foreign affairs such as the war waging in Europe between France and England.IndependenceNeutralityTyrannySectionalism
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe largest problem facing Washington when he became president was -His lack of military experienceHis indecision on location on a national capitalThe national debtNative Americans
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich two members of Washington's cabinet were considered political rivals?Alexander Hamilton & Thomas JeffersonEdmund Randolph & Henry KnoxThomas Jefferson & Edmund RandolphJohn Adams & Alexander Hamilton
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against 2 things. What were they?political parties and native americanspermanent alliances & native americanspolitical parties and permanent alliancesnative americans and the national bank
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAlexander Hamilton and James Madison founded the ______ party.FederalistDemocratic-Republican
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWashington set up a group of advisors called theCabinetAdvisoryCommandersJoint Chiefs of Staff
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWashington's Secretary of the Treasury, dealing with all financial matters of the country, wasThomas JeffersonJohn JayAlexander HamiltonJames Madison
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Alien Act wanted to restrict the rights ofwomenNative-AmericansImmigrantsFree Speech
- 16. Multiple ChoiceSome people felt the Sedition Act was unconstitutional because it violatedright to make moneyrights to free speechright to create a military
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe election of 1796 had an unexpected outcome becauseIt was the first time a woman was elected as presidentThe president and vice-president were membes of different political partiesThere were more than 10 candidates running for officeThe first African-American was elected as President.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceDuring the XYZ Affair, France demanded a bribe from the U.S. What did the U.S. do?pay the bribenot pay the bribe
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA government's strategy in dealing with other nations is known asForeign policyMilitary contractsNullificationDomestic policy
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDuring Adams presidency, the capitol of the U.S. was moved from Philadelphia toBostonWashington, D.C.PhiladelphiaCharleston
- 21. Multiple ChoiceGeorge Washington pursued a foreign policy of neutrality during his administration becauseThe U.S. needed time to gain economic and military strengthTreaties were prohibited by the constitutionThe United states should not expand by forceAlliance should be established with both France and England
- 22. Multiple ChoiceOne goal of Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan was the establishment of what?Federal Income TaxNational BankStock ExchangeNational Sales Tax
- 23. Multiple ChoiceAs a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Thomas Jefferson was most likely to favor policies that led to a(n)growth in industrial areaexpansion of states' rightsnational bank for the countrystrong central government
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe XYZ Affair resulted inthe growth of pro-French sentiment in the United Statesa formal alliance between England and the United Statesan undeclared war between the United States and Franceembarrassment for President Adams
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following WAS NOT TRUE of the Democratic-Republican Party?They opposed the national bankThey supported the BritishThey felt the "Common Man" should run the governmentThey supported a strict interpretation of the Constitution
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following WAS NOT TRUE of the XYZ Affair?France was upset the the US didn't help France during warThe US sent three delegates to France to negotiate peaceFrance signed a treaty with the United States3 French representatives demanded a bribe from the US
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was true of the Alien Acts?
Required aliens be residents for 14 years before citizenship
allowed president to imprison dangerous aliens
made it a crime to falsely criticize the government
Required aliens be residents for 5 years before citizenship
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?John AdamsAndrew JacksonJames MadisonThomas Jefferson
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWho had John Adams named to serve as chief justice of the Supreme Court?Aaron Burr.George Washington.John Marshall.Thomas Jefferson.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich British practice was a violation of neutral rights?EmbargoesSmugglingImpressmentU.S. trading
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe size of the United States was doubled withThe adoption of New OrleansThe exploration of Lewis and Clark.The Louisiana PurchaseZebulon Pike’s expedition.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Which case gave the Supreme Court official "judicial review" of the Constitution? (confirmed its power)
Adams v. Jefferson
Jefferson v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison
Marshall v. Madison
- 33. Multiple Choice
What was one of the goals of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?
To build schools and libraries.
To deliver documents to French officials.
To establish trade with Canada
To see if Natives in the west were friendly or aggressive
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe Sedition Act violated the _______?First AmendmentSecond AmendmentFifth AmendmentThird Amendment
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these men believed MOST in a strict interpretation or limits to the Constitution?JeffersonHamiltonWashingtonAdams
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these would NOT likely be a supporter of Jefferson's political party?small farmerswealthy bankersplantation ownersnew immigrants
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWho did the U.S. purchase the Louisiana territory from?SpainFranceMexicoNative Americans
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Jefferson do to punish the British for Impressing American sailors?The Embargo ActThe Stamp ActThe Sugar Act
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThe Embargo Act of 1807banned all U.S. imports and exportsincreased the amount of exports to Franceplaced a heavy tax on all imported goodsled to war with England
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe power of the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional is calledjudicial reviewjurisdictionauthority of the courtsan embargo
- 41. Multiple Choice
What was the main purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
To see how many new towns they could find.
To make friends with the Native Americans in the West.
To map out the new territory and conduct scientific experiments
To see of they could find New Orleans.
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is true of the Louisiana Purchase?It cut the size of the land area of US in half.It doubled the size of the land area of US.It doubled the size of the state of Georgia.It cut the population of the US. in half.
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