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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who was the first president of the United States?
John Hancock
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
- 2. Multiple Choice
This law created the nation's court system.
Judiciary Act of 1789
Alien and Sedition Act
Supreme Court Act
Proclamation of 1763
- 3. Multiple Choice
Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow.
bond
precedent
compromise
ordinance
- 4. Multiple Choice
All of the following were challenges faced by Washington's administration EXCEPT
There was no example of a similar government to guide them.
The Constitution was vague or lacked details on certain responsibilities.
The nation was in debt and there was a financial crisis.
The nation lacked a strong and capable leader.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a precedent established by Washington?
creation of the cabinet
the farewell address
"Mr. President"
Refusing to shake hands with people.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Some states refused to ratify (approve) the Constitution unless...
a Bill of Rights was added.
George Washington became president.
War was declared on France.
Bonds were payed at full value.
- 7. Multiple Choice
In order to solve the financial crisis, Hamilton proposed...
paying off ALL Revolutionary War debt.
asking states to pay their portion of the debt.
supporting free trade without taxation.
borrowing money from banks.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Some people opposed Hamilton's financial plan because (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY):
Speculators would get rich.
Southern states already paid their debts.
George Washington disagreed with Hamilton.
Americans were prosperous and needed no help.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Hamilton's financial plan was ultimately adopted because
There was widespread support for it in Congress.
Government leaders made a compromise to move the capital.
There was no other plan offered.
George Washington used the army to get it passed.
- 10. Multiple Choice
This event involved protests by farmers in western Pennsylvania against a tax and established the precedent of executive authority by the president.
Shays' Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
Pinckney's Rebellion
- 11. Multiple Choice
Conflict between Britain and France led to the precedent of
neutrality
declaration of war against France
impressment
sedition
- 12. Multiple Choice
All of the following were members of Washington's cabinet EXCEPT
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
James Madison
- 13. Multiple Choice
Select ALL that are TRUE about America's first political parties.
Conflicts within Washington's cabinet led to their creation.
The founders of these parties were Hamilton and Jefferson.
Washington did not belong to either political party.
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned the nation against them.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which political party was Pro-France and Anti-Britain?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
- 15. Multiple Choice
John Adams faced challenges as president because...
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
He was the opposite of George Washington.
His vice president Thomas Jefferson worked against him.
He refused to declare war against France.
He was dishonest and unqualified.
- 16. Multiple Choice
This event involved French officials and resulted in Adams becoming unpopular with his own party.
XYZ Affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
Whiskey Rebellion
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed because
The Federalist party was worried opposition to the government would weaken it.
Tthe Federalist party wanted to reduce or limit immigration.
The Federalist party was pro-France and anti-Britain.
The Federalist party had evidence of treason among members of the government.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority.
sedition
treason
caucus
states' rights
- 19. Multiple Choice
How long did John Adams serve as president?
2 terms/8 years
1 term/4 years
- 20. Multiple Choice
In response to the Alien and Sedition Acts,
the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were passed.
John Adams became an even more unpopular president.
America declared war on France.
Immigration Decreased.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Native Americans often turned to Britain and Spain for help in preventing Americans from settling in the West.
True
False
- 22. Multiple Choice
Washington served three terms as president.
True
False
- 23. Multiple Choice
During the Whiskey Rebellion, farmers peacefully protested a special tax.
True
False
- 24. Multiple Choice
Jay's Treaty barred French and British warships from American ports.
True
False
- 25. Multiple Choice
Whose forces were defeated by Little Turtle in 1791?
Anthony Wayne
General Arthur St. Clair
General George Washington
John Jay
- 26. Multiple Choice
The Alien and Sedition Acts were
strongly supported by the Republican party.
passed to increase immigration.
strongly supported by the Federalist party.
passed to strengthen the nation's military.
- 27. Multiple Choice
Why did President Adams send negotiators to France?
French agents demanded a loan and a bribe.
The French had begun capturing American ships.
to say to France that the United States was strengthening the military
The United States and France were involved in an undeclared war.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Why did President Adams send negotiators to France?
French agents demanded a loan and a bribe.
The French had begun capturing American ships.
to say to the French that the United States was strengthening its army.
D. United States and France were involved in a not-declared war.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Why did President Adams send negotiators to France?
French agents demanded a loan and a bribe.
The French had begun capturing American ships.
to say to France that the United States was strengthening the military
The United States and France were involved in an undeclared war.
- 30. Multiple Choice
What was the name of the civil uprising against the taxing power of the federal government?
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Tea Party Rebellion
XYZ affair
Whiskey Rebellion
- 31. Multiple Choice
The Alien and Sedition Acts were
strongly supported by the Republican Party
passed to increase immigration.
strongly supported by the Federalist Party.
passed to strengthen the nation’s military.
- 32. Multiple Choice
The Proclamation of Neutrality barred which warships from American ports?
French and English
German and English
Italian and Spanish
Spanish and Portuguese
- 33. Multiple Choice
Who expressed concern that political parties were a threat to the ability of people in government to work together?
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
- 34. Multiple Choice
What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions claim?
The Alien and Sedition Acts violated the Constitution.
Jay’s Treaty violated the Constitution.
Pinckney’s Treaty was biased in favor of wealthy landowners.
Settlers had the right to settle in the Northwest Territories.
- 35. Multiple Choice
To help build a strong national economy, what did Hamilton ask Congress
to create?
a national bank
the stock market
Washington, D.C
trade tariffs
- 36. Multiple Choice
What barred French and British warships from American ports?
A. Declaration of War
Proclamation of Neutrality
Treaty of Britain
Treaty of Paris
- 37. Multiple Choice
agreement with Spain
Neutrality
Pinckney's Treaty
Whiskey Rebellion
Impressment
- 38. Multiple Choice
forced into British navy
Neutrality
Pinckney's Treaty
Impressment
Whiskey Rebellion
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