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- 1. Multiple Choice
During George Washington's presidency, what was the major reason for conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
Washington’s decision not to get involved in the revolution in France
the distribution of power between the judicial branch and the legislative branch
Hamilton’s objection to Jefferson’s strict interpretation of the Constitution
the U.S. government’s decision to remain neutral in the war between France and Britain
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the these was a precedent set by the first President of the United States, George Washington?
the popular election of the President
the tradition of only serving two terms
naming nine Justices to the Supreme Court
addressing the Chief Executive as "Your Highness"
- 3. Multiple Choice
Alexander Hamilton's plan for a “national bank” was politically significant because
it helped provide the country's first balanced budget.
it created the first income tax within the ruling class.
it triggered the duel with Aaron Burr that eventually killed Hamilton.
it caused the first direct conflict between supporters of strict interpretation versus loose interpretation of the Constitution.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of these actions is an example of American leaders following the advice President Washington gave in his Farewell Address?
the creation of two opposing political parties during the 1796 elections
the end of the French-American alliance in 1800, which ended the Quasi-War
the Civil War, which was characterized by two sections of the country at war with each other
Washington being asked to run for another presidential term in the presidential election of 1800
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history MAINLY because
the states proved that they could nullify federal laws.
the forces of prohibition achieved a ban on alcoholic beverages
the states were able to pass legislation reversing a national tax.
the federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land.
- 6. Multiple Choice
As the first president, George Washington's decisions regarding the inauguration ceremony, selecting a Cabinet and running two terms are all examples of
following Constitutional laws
precedents he made that future presidents followed.
early mistakes that were changed by later presidents.
extending presidential powers not explicitly given to the President
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who was Hamilton's primary political rival while serving in Washington's cabinet?
Henry Knox
Abraham Lincoln
George W. Clinton
Thomas Jefferson
- 8. Multiple Choice
According to George Washington's Farewell Address, which of these is MOST important to sustaining the United States and will be MOST frequently attacked by enemies?
free trade
unity of the states
an agriculture-based economy
development of political parties
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of these would have MOST favored the financial plans of Alexander Hamilton?
foreign industry
Democratic-Republicans
strict constructionists
banks in northern states
- 10. Multiple Choice
What was the major reason for conflicts regarding domestic issues between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
They disagreed about the power of the Judicial branch.
Jefferson wanted to support Britain in its war with France.
Hamilton objected to Jefferson's interpretation of the Constitution.
Washington's decision not to get involved in the revolution in France.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Alexander Hamilton based much of his financial program on his belief that
land was the most important source of wealth.
speculation in government securities had to be prevented
the states should be discouraged from depending on the federal government.
the success of the new government required the support of the upper class.
- 12. Multiple Choice
In order to get his financial program through Congress in 1790, Alexander Hamilton made a deal with James Madison and Thomas Jefferson to locate the nation's capital to
to the state of Washington
to land from Madison in Pennsylvania
to the new creation of the East Virginia
the agrarian states of Maryland and Virginia
- 13. Multiple Choice
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson disagreed over the proposed “National Bank” based on which issue?
which executive department would be responsible for running it
the wisdom of staffing such an institution with immigrants from Britain
how much in additional taxes would be levied on citizens of the United States
whether or not the Constitution gives the national government the power to establish the bank
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of these BEST describes the advice George Washington gave Americans about relationships with foreign powers in his Farewell Address?
America should align itself with one foreign nation permanently.
America should never align itself with Britain in any international disagreements.
America should form permanent alliances of peace with as many foreign nations as possible.
America should form temporary alliances with foreign nations only in extraordinary emergencies.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was the MAIN difference in the beliefs of the earliest political parties?
the issue of slavery
the power of government
the split with Great Britain
the belief in economic practices
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of these BEST describes the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
They prevented people from becoming citizens of the United States.
They provided a means to safely protect the country from French invasion.
They were meant to punish the Federalists who supported the National Bank.
They were aimed at people who were criticizing President Adams' foreign policy.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial?
They were passed over President Adams' veto.
Many thought they violated the Constitution.
They failed to arrest any people they targeted.
They were the first laws made under the new Constitution.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST describes why the election of 1800 is called the "revolution of 1800"?
It was the first time that two candidates ran for President.
It was the first time that there was an election while America was at war.
It was the first time that common people were able to vote in an election.
It was the first time that power was transferred to a different political party.
- 19. Multiple Choice
The Alien and Sedition Acts, signed into law in 1798, were, for the most part, intended for
illegal aliens
French nationals
British radicals
political opposition
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of these was a major source of conflict between President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson?
Thomas Jefferson opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by the Federalist Congress.
Adams strongly supported the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions while Jefferson opposed them.
Adams was sympathetic to the French Revolution while Jefferson opposed supporting this event.
Thomas Jefferson wanted to be the face of the Federalist party and felt that Adams was not qualified to lead.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Most of the indictments under the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 were of
Federalists politicians
Democratic-Republican politicians
Federalist newspaper editors and publishers
Democratic-Republican newspaper editors and publishers.
- 22. Multiple Choice
The first American political party to successfully have a President in office was the
Whigs
Democrats
Federalists
Democratic Republicans
- 23. Multiple Choice
The only Federalist President, John Adams, was defeated in the election of 1800 by
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
- 24. Multiple Choice
Political parties appeared in the United States shortly after the Constitution was adopted because
Washington disliked Jefferson.
Great Britain had a two-party system.
the Constitution provides for a two-party system.
differences arose over political and economic issues.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of these was NOT a challenge faced by John Adams during his presidency?
questions concerning the wisdom of the Louisiana Purchase
conflict between Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson
tensions between France and the United States because of the XYZ Affair
controversy over a law that allowed the government to deport "enemy" aliens
- 26. Multiple Choice
When studying the Constitution and early United States History, the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 can be viewed as a violation of which of these?
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
the Fifth Amendment
the First Amendment
- 27. Multiple Choice
The Election of 1800 revealed what flaw in the U.S. Constitution that led to the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment?
Presidents could run for an unlimited amount of terms which could lead eventually to a monarchy.
The method used by the Electoral College of electing the president and vice-president often resulted in a tie for president.
The popular vote elected the president and the Electoral College elected the vice-president resulting in the same candidate for both positions.
The Electoral College elected the president, and the popular vote elected the vice-president resulting in the same candidate for both positions.
- 28. Multiple Choice
The XYZ Affair (1797) led to near formal war with
Canada
England
France
Germany
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which early president passed the unpopular Alien & Sedition acts, which restricted people speaking out against the government and allowed him to deport foreigners?
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
- 30. Multiple Choice
Probably the most important Supreme Court decision was ______ in which the court ruled ______.
McCulloch v. Maryland : the power to tax is the power to destroy
Marbury v. Madison : that it had the power to declare a law unconstitutional
Scott v Sandford : slaves are still slaves even when taken into free territories
Fletcher v. Peck : that the national government has the right to regulate interstate commerce
- 31. Multiple Choice
In their journey westward, Lewis and Clark traveled the furthest distance on which river?
Columbia
Mississippi
Missouri
Snake
- 32. Multiple Choice
The Louisiana Purchase of 1803
was a major cause of the Spanish-American War.
pushed the Spanish below the Rio Grande in North America.
resulted in increased conflict between the U.S. and France.
almost doubled the area of the U.S. and gave it control of the Mississippi River.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which event was a direct result of the Louisiana Purchase and helped to lay the foundations for western expansion?
Defeat of Napoleon
Lewis and Clark expedition
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Marbury v. Madison
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which area on the map was purchased from France in 1803?
1
2
3
4
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which of these statements MOST accurately describes the term Jeffersonian Democracy?
The United States should ally closely with the nations of Europe.
The Bill of Rights merely suggests rights and can be easily changed.
The common man must be protected from the tyranny of the aristocrats.
The states must consistently yield to the power of the Federal government.
- 36. Multiple Choice
All of these are describing which action?
Embargo Act of 1807
the "Corrupt Bargain" of 1824
the "American System"
XYZ Affair
- 37. Multiple Choice
Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory could be viewed as hypocritical because
it was an instance of strict interpretation of the Constitution
he had stopped John Adams from purchasing it three years earlier.
as a landholder in Virginia, he stood to profit personally from the deal.
as a Democratic-Republican, he would normally be against such Presidential power.
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which early American political party are these facts describing?
the Whigs
the Federalists
the Know-Nothings
the Democratic-Republicans
- 39. Multiple Choice
This is the basic principle that states that the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional that are in conflict with the Constitution.
petit court
habeas corpus
judicial system
judicial review
- 40. Multiple Choice
Which early American political party are these facts describing?
the Whigs
the Federalists
the Anti-Federalists
the Democratic-Republicans
- 41. Multiple Choice
In early United States history, "midnight judge" refers specifically to
judges who lacked qualifications for office.
racist groups who terrorized minorities at night.
political action committees who influenced local magistrates.
judges appointed to serve based on their political affiliation.
- 42. Multiple Choice
Why was the The Embargo Act of 1807 despised by business and industry?
It required the first minimum wage in the U.S
It resulted in a near halt of all imports and exports.
It called for an increased tariff on all imported goods.
It called for an increased tariff on all exported goods.
- 43. Multiple Choice
The Election of 1800 marked the decline of the _________________ party and the emergence of the _____________________ party.
Loyalist; Whig
Moderate; Populist
Federalist; Democratic-Republican
Democratic-Republican; Federalist
- 44. Multiple Choice
How did the Treaty of Ghent- which ended the War of 1812- address issue of trade between the United States and Britain?
All U.S. protective tariffs were to be ended
All British protective tariff were to be ended
Both sides were to import more goods from each other
The treaty made no direct references to international trade
- 45. Multiple Choice
On December 24, 1814, The Treaty of Ghent was signed between the U.S. and Great Britain, ending the War of 1812. Which statement BEST describes the outcome of the War of 1812?
Great Britain won control of Florida and Louisiana
The United States won control of Canada from Britain
American businesses became dependent on imports from Britain
Both sides agreed to return things to the way they were before the war.
- 46. Multiple Choice
Which was NOT an outcome of the War of 1812?
U.S. ushered in a period of patriotism and nationalism.
Federalist party ended due to lack of support of the War of 1812.
Native Americans faced more hostilities and lost more land because of lack of British support.
U.S. became economically stronger because Great Britain paid war reparations as a result of the impressment issue.
- 47. Multiple Choice
The War of 1812 had the GREATEST impact on what area?
2
3
4
5
- 48. Multiple Choice
During the early 1800s the British Navy began to take U.S. sailors and sea merchants captive during the early 1800s, forcing them to work on British ships. What was this practice called?
arrest
impressment
imprisonment
slavery
- 49. Multiple Choice
In the War of 1812, the United States
fought Mexico for territory in the Southwest.
gained the Florida territory from the Spanish.
fought France for control of the Louisiana Territory.
responded to England’s attempts to restrict US trade in Europe.
- 50. Multiple Choice
Why was the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 sometimes thought of as a "meaningless" American victory?
Andrew Jackson was killed during it.
The United States lost the War of 1812.
It occurred after the end of the War of 1812.
The U.S. surrendered the city to Britain after the war.
- 51. Multiple Choice
Which of these was an economic result of the War of 1812?
the end of the "Era of Good Feelings"
the beginning of the "Market Revolution"
the end of using steam to transport goods
the beginning of long-distance trade with Europe
- 52. Multiple Choice
After the War of 1812, British manufacturers wanted to flood the United States market with inexpensive goods. What did Congress do in response?
They passed a tariff to protect American industries.
They encouraged American businesses to lower their prices.
They did not recognize that the influx of goods was a problem.
They passed a law to prevent Americans from buying the cheap goods.
- 53. Multiple Choice
Which term would NOT be associated with President James Madison?
Federalist
War of 1812
Secretary of State
Father of the Constitution
- 54. Multiple Choice
What conflict was the first major international test of the sovereignty of the United States?
the Civil War
the Mexican War
the War of 1812
the Spanish American War
- 55. Multiple Choice
The period immediately after the War of 1812 was known as
the Gilded Age.
Jacksonian Democracy.
Jeffersonian Democracy.
the Era of Good Feelings.
- 56. Multiple Choice
The United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812 because
the British navy sank an American warship.
British companies refused to pay debts to US banks.
the British claimed rights to the territory of California.
the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.
- 57. Multiple Choice
The "Market Revolution" which took place in the United States after its second war with Great Britain began in which period on this timeline?
1
2
3
4
- 58. Multiple Choice
This cartoon refers to the Monroe Doctrine issued in 1823. The Monroe Doctrine was intended to prevent European expansion in
China
north Africa
South America
southeast Asia
- 59. Multiple Choice
This treaty established U.S. claims to Florida and gave the U.S. access to the Pacific.
Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain
Convention of 1818 with England
Treaty of Versailles with Germany
Webster-Ashburton treaty with England
- 60. Multiple Choice
Which was a motivation behind the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine?
fear that Great Britain would try to extend it's Canadian border
fear that Great Britain was giving aid to Native Americans to resist American expansion out West
fear that Latin American countries would not adhere to American authority in the Western Hemisphere
fear that Spain would try to regain it's colonies in Latin America, despite their declaration of independence
- 61. Multiple Choice
What document upheld George Washington's policy of avoiding European entanglements and guided the U.S. foreign policy for many years?
Tariff of 1816
Monroe Doctrine
Adams-Onis Treaty
Embargo Act of 1807
- 62. Multiple Choice
The main idea behind the settling of western lands by Americans in the early-1800s was known as
Women's Suffrage
Manifest Destiny
the Industrial Age
the Abolition Movement
- 63. Multiple Choice
Which is TRUE about the Monroe Doctrine?
It gave Europe the message that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open for colonization.
It called for an embargo of any European nation competing for colonies in Africa and Southeast Asia.
It led to a government policy of non-intervention and non-interference in the domestic affairs of Latin America.
It called for immediate military intervention in any Latin American country experiencing unrest or political instability.
- 64. Multiple Choice
The MOST important aspect of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was that it
prevented an invasion of French forces into Mexico.
prevented an invasion of British forces into Argentina.
showed the U.S. backed the independence of Latin America.
allowed the powerful U.S. navy to patrol the South American coast.
- 65. Multiple Choice
Why was Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?
Slavery had begun to decrease which led to more national unity.
There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812.
The Federalist party came to a compromise with the Democratic-Republican party.
The Homestead Act was passed which led to widespread expansion and land ownership.
- 66. Multiple Choice
Which was NOT an accomplishment under Monroe's presidency?
The Louisiana Purchase
The Missouri Compromise
The "Era of Good Feelings"
The issuing of the Monroe Doctrine
- 67. Multiple Choice
The Missouri Compromise dealt with
the admission of California and Missouri to the Union.
the expansion of slavery into the former Louisiana Territory.
the slave trade in Washington, DC, and the return of runaway slaves.
the right of states to negotiate their own trade agreements with foreign nations.
- 68. Multiple Choice
Which compromise did President Monroe approve that provided balance between slave and non-slave holding states by restricting slavery north of the 36°30" line?
Great Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Missouri Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
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