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- 1. Multiple Choice
As the first president, George Washington selecting a Cabinet and running two terms are 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.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why was the Whiskey Rebellion significant in terms of the new U.S. Constitution?
like Shays’ Rebellion, it showed that the national government was too weak
whiskey was made illegal because of the conflict
it demonstrated the power of the federal government
the small farmers were able to take control of the government
- 3. Multiple Choice
How could you classify Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton’s differences?
Necessary to create an open-minded presidential cabinet
Emblematic of checks and balances in the division of power
Exemplary of how democracy works under the Constitution
The reason for Washington’s argument against political parties
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the these was a precedent set by the first President of the U.S.?
The popular election of the President
the tradition of only serving two terms
naming nine Supreme Court Justices
addressing the President as "Your Highness"
- 5. Multiple Choice
Political parties appeared in the U.S. shortly after the Constitution was ratified as a result of:
Washington’s dislike for Jefferson’s political faction.
Jefferson and Madison’s Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.
the fact that the Constitution makes no mention of parties.
differences that arose over political and economic issues.
- 6. Multiple Choice
John Adams... Favored a strong national government... supported by businessmen, bankers, and merchants... This describes what political party?
the Democratic-Republicans
the Anti-Federalists
the Federalists
the Whigs
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the MAIN difference in the beliefs of the earliest political parties?
the belief in economic practices
the split with Great Britain
the power of government
the issue of slavery
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial?
They were passed over President Adams' veto.
They clearly violated the 1st Amendment.
They failed to arrest any people they targeted.
They were the first laws made under the new Constitution.
- 9. 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 Britain and France
controversy over a law that allowed deportation of "enemy" aliens
- 10. Multiple Choice
The first American political party to successfully have a President in office was the _____.
Whigs
Democrats
Federalists
Democratic Republicans
- 11. Multiple Choice
The only Federalist President, John Adams, was defeated in the election of 1800 by:
Alexander Hamilton, a Democratic-Republican.
George Washington a Democratic-Republican.
Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican.
James Madison, a Democratic-Republican.
- 12. Multiple Choice
led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison... favored stronger state and local governments...supported by planters, farmers, and craftsmen...Which early American political party are these facts describing?
the Whigs
the Federalists
the Know-Nothings
the Democratic-Republicans
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which area on the map was purchased from France in 1803?
A
B
C
D
E
- 14. 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
Doubled the area of the U.S. and gave it control of the Mississippi
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a primary reason for Jefferson’s desire to purchase New Orleans?
New Orleans was key to controlling trade on the Mississippi river.
Jefferson was concerned New Orleans would fall to Britain.
New Orleans was important to keeping a balance of “free” and “slave” areas in the country.
Jefferson needed to be sure that French culture would be limited here.
- 16. 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
- 17. 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
- 18. Multiple Choice
One of the causes of the War of 1812 was impressment by the British Navy meaning they _____
Blockaded of American ports
They confiscated goods off of American ships
Destroyed American ships in international waters
Forced U.S. sailors to enlist in the British Navy
- 19. 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
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a result of the War of 1812?
Americans’ national pride increased as they came together to defeat England.
America lost its land in Canada
France lost the Louisiana Territory to America
Many Native American tribes chose to become allies with America
- 21. 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.
- 22. 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.
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