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- 1. Multiple Choice
The new federal government in America took actions intended to set an example for the future. In George Washington’s words, these exemplary actions would “serve to establish a ________________________.”
precedent
electoral
mandate
resolution
- 2. Multiple Choice
As president, George Washington established an important precedent by creating different ________________ in the executive branch for the various areas of national policy.
branches
wings
units
departments or cabinet positions
- 3. Multiple Choice
The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the ___________________
federal court system.
international court system.
state court systems.
various local judicial systems.
- 4. Multiple Choice
In George Washington’s farewell address, he warned *
against voting for the Democratic-Republicans.
against political parties and foreign treaties.
against the dangers of an over educated population.
against dangers of Indian attacks on the frontier and the need to maintain the military.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson criticized U.S. policy toward France because he
wanted to allow France to use American privateers.
was pro-France and believed the United States owed France support since France backed it during the Revolutionary War.
thought the United States could benefit from trade with France.
thought it would take away power from Alexander Hamilton.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Thomas Jefferson promoted an economy based on ____________.
agriculture
manufacturing
shipping
heavy industry
- 7. Multiple Choice
George Washington urged the Senate to _________ Jay’s Treaty
invalidate
veto
nullify
ratify
- 8. Multiple Choice
According to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, what was a serious flaw in Alexander Hamilton’s plan for a national bank?
The federal government lacked the authority to create a national bank, making it unconstitutional.
Keeping the nation’s money in one place would create unnecessary risk, endangering the economy in case of foreign attack or natural disaster.
A national bank would put private lenders out of business, giving the federal government an unfair monopoly on granting loans.
A national bank would not help the United States economy grow.
- 9. Multiple Choice
In the XYZ affair, French agents would
sign a treaty in exchange for weapons.
accept no amount of money and insist on waging war.
sign a treaty in exchange for U.S. territory in the Caribbean.
discuss a treaty with the U.S. in exchange for a $250,000 bribe and a $10 million dollar loan to France.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which best describes President John Adams’s attitude toward going to war with France?
He was eager to go to war despite the cost.
He wanted war, but would not declare it without congressional approval.
He thought war might be unavoidable and gave up on hopes for a treaty.
He refused to declare war despite protests by members of his own party.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The rivalry between which two political parties dominated the election of 1796?
Democrats and Republicans
Liberals and Conservatives
Democratic-Republicans and Federalists
Federalists and Royalists
- 12. Multiple Choice
George Washington’s statement that America would not take sides in disputes between warring European countries was called the
Swiss Pact.
Neutrality Proclamation.
Peace Treaty of 1793.
Treaty of Greenville.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Democratic-Republicans’ main criticism of the Alien and Sedition Acts was that they
were unconstitutional and gave too much power to the government.
took too many rights from foreigners.
went against the American policy of neutrality.
forced the press to publish falsehoods.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The ________________________, which deemed the Alien and Sedition Acts unconstitutional, supported the idea that state governments could challenge the federal government.
Neutrality Proclamation
Judiciary Act
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Bill of Rights
- 15. Multiple Choice
The __________ was an undeclared war between the United States and France.
Napoleonic War
French and Indian War
Seven Years' War
Quasi-War
- 16. Multiple Choice
President Washington picked Alexander Hamilton as his
Secretary of the Treasury and ___________ as his Secretary of State.
Henry Knox
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Edmond Randolph
- 17. Multiple Choice
Based on the chart, which states' approval was the last state REQUIRED to approve the U.S. Constitution?
Rhode Island
New York
New Hampshire
Virginia
- 18. Multiple Choice
Interstate commerce involves
the creation of a bill.
trade and other business dealing that cross state lines.
the shared powers of the national and state governments.
interest groups.
- 19. Multiple Choice
The Federalist Papers tried to reassure Americans about the new federal government created under the Constitution by stating that it would
collect more and more power.
not overpower the states.
carefully manage all authority and give some back to the states when necessary.
the Anti-Federalists were crazy and just wanted power.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Identify the term for the idea that political power belongs to the people.
federalism
inalienable rights
popular sovereignty
amendments
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWho would have said the following statement?
"Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens. they are the most vigorous, the most independent, the most virtuous, & they are tied to their country & wedded to it’s liberty & interests by the most lasting bands."Thomas JeffersonJohn Adams - 22. Multiple ChoiceWho determined who would be president in the election of 1800?Andrew JacksonHouse of Representativesthe PeopleElectoral College
- 23. Multiple Choice
What was added to the Constitution as a result of the Election of 1800?
The 10th Amendment, reserving some powers for the states.
The 12th Amendment, which separated the electoral college votes for President and Vice President.
The 14th Amendment, which extended citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the United States.
The 15th Amendment, which extended voting rights to all men.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Pro Industry, meaning rather than the country be ran by farmers and common people, it should be ran by wealthy industries.
Democratic - Republican
Federalist
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