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- 1. Multiple Choice
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was supported by farmers primarily because they wanted to
end conflicts with Mexico on the western frontier
gain access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans
end the practice of slavery
ended the British practice of impressment
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which two areas of the map made up the United States in 1803 as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?
A and B
B and D
A and D
E and G
- 3. Multiple Choice
Arguments over the establishment of the Bank of the United States and the creation a tax on liquor were most closely associated with
Alexander Hamilton introducing his economic plan
George Washington issuing his Proclamation of Neutrality
John Adams signing the Alien and Sedition Acts into law
Thomas Jefferson supporting the Lewis and Clark expedition
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which statement is a fact rather than an opinion?
Supreme Court Justices should have a mandatory retirement age
The Supreme Court achieved its greatest accomplishments under the leadership of Chief Justice John Marshall.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade is its most controversial decision.
The power of judicial review was established by the Supreme Court case, Marbury v Madison
- 5. Multiple Choice
During the 1790s, the primary goal of United States foreign policy was to
keep the nation’s neutrality during European conflicts
increase the nation’s trade with Asia
expand westward by signing new military alliances
make the nation into a major colonial power
- 6. Multiple Choice
The case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle that
the president nominates federal judges
the states have power over the federal government
Congress can override presidential vetoes
Judicial Review
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions (1798) held that states could nullify the Alien and Sedition Acts because these laws
repealed the Northwest Ordinance
violated the Constitution
placed an unfair tax on whiskey made by western farmers
established limits on universal suffrage
- 8. Multiple Choice
One immediate result of Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan was the
creation of a national bank
nullification of domestic taxes
removal of tariffs on imports
the impeachment of John Adams
- 9. Multiple Choice
The Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) strengthened the power of the judicial branch by
denying states the right to secede from the Union
granting the Court the right to declare laws unconstitutional
ruling that Congress has the right to create new territories
providing the president the power to declare war
- 10. Multiple Choice
One feature common to the foreign policies of Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson was that each wanted to
favor France in its conflict with Great Britain
maintain neutrality during European conflicts
seek military alliances with neighboring countries
secure new territory west of the Mississippi River
- 11. Multiple Choice
One result of the purchase of the Louisiana Territory (1803) was that the United States
acquired California from Spain
ended border conflicts with British Canada
gained control of the port of New Orleans
annexed Florida
- 12. Multiple Choice
The establishment of the president’s cabinet as part of the United States government was the result of a
ruling of the United States Supreme Court
law pass by Congress
constitutional amendment
precedent set by George Washington
- 13. Multiple Choice
What event is correctly matched with the President?
Adams ----- Whiskey Rebellion
Jefferson --- XYZ Affair
Adams ------- Alien Act
Washington --- Embargo Act
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following made it a crime to speak out against the government
The Sedition Act
the Alien Act
The Embargo Act
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolution
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which event is matched correctly with the President?
Jefferson ------ Embargo Act
Washington --- Louisiana Purchase
Adams ----- Jay's Treaty
Washington ---- Sedition Acts
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following forbade trade with all foreign countries?
Jay's Treaty
the Convention of 1800
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolution
the Embargo Act
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following allowed the president to expel a any foreigner he deemed dangerous to the United States..... take a hint from the image, Dude
The Sedition Act
the Non-intercourse Act
the Alien Act
Jay's Treaty
- 18. Multiple Choice
NAME THAT POLITICAL PARTY: FAVORED FRANCE!!!
Republican
Federalists
- 19. Multiple Choice
NAME THAT POLITICAL PARTY: AGAINST THE TARIFF
Republican
Federalists
- 20. Multiple Choice
NAME THAT POLITICAL PARTY: ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Republican
Federalists
- 21. Multiple Choice
The United States signed Jay's Treaty with......?
Belgium
France
Spain
England
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which president is matched correctly with the event ?
George Washington ---- Sedition Acts
Thomas Jefferson --- Louisiana Purchase
John Adams - Whiskey Rebellion
Alexander Hamilton - Embargo Act
- 23. Multiple Choice
Hamilton placed a protective tariff on
export manufactured goods
imported manufactured goods
southern agricultural products
northern farm products
- 24. Multiple Choice
Hamilton's tariffs were intended to
allow access to cheap foreign imports
raise money and protect American manufacturing
redistribute wealth among the social classes
limit American exports
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which action during Washington’s administration led to the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania?
creation of the Bank of the United States
establishment of a presidential cabinet
creation of the Bank of the United States
passage of a new tax
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