Review 2

Front

Which statement about Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton's views on government is correct?

Back

Hamilton supported a strong national government, while Jefferson supported limits on the federal government.

Front

During the Revolutionary War, why did the majority of Native American groups agree to fight for the British?

Back

The British promised to protect the Native Americans' land from encroachment by European settlers.

Front

Which of the following came as a direct result of the difficulties US leaders encountered with the government under the Articles of Confederation? A national election, A constitutional convention, A series of executive orders, A series of popular referenda

Back

A constitutional convention

Front

One of the issues central to the debates that surrounded the Constitution and its ratification is the issue of states' rights. Which group could best be described as states' rights advocates?

Back

Anti-Federalists

Front

During the period that the United States operated under the Articles of Confederation, the states suffered due to which of the following? A lack of military protection, The inability to raise money, Economic competition with one another, Heavy debts to the national government

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The inability to raise money

Front

Which of the following is an example of the national government's responsibilities under the Articles of Confederation?
Changing unpopular laws in the country,
Making alliances with other countries,
Initiating trade between states,
Creating and implementing tariffs

Back

Making alliances with other countries

Front

What action did Congress take in response to the XYZ Affair and threats to national security?

Back

Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts.

Front

In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?

Back

By stepping down after two terms.

Front

In which of the following ways did the Harrison Land Act of 1800 help to develop the Northwest Territory of the United States? Options: It authorized the purchase of additional land from France and Spain, increasing the Northwest Territory by 25 percent. It gave people the opportunity to buy land in the Northwest Territory directly from the federal government. It made squatters in the Northwest Territory official owners of their property under the condition that they develop the land. It only allowed cash purchases of land in the Northwest Territory, which significantly reduced the number of property foreclosures.

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It gave people the opportunity to buy land in the Northwest Territory directly from the federal government.

Front

Why did the federal government decide to establish a new capital city?

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The federal government agreed to build it in the South in return for help repaying state debts.