Week 9, Day 1 SS

Multiple Choice

George Washington set several precedents during his presidential administration. Although not specific in the US Constitution at the time, which of his decisions would influence presidential power for the next 150 years?

• His decision to select his own Vice Presidential candidate

• His decision to become involved in foreign wars

• His decision to deliver an annual State of the Union address

• His decision to serve only two terms as president

Multiple Choice

Which best completes the diagram?

• More people move to the Cumberland settlements in the late 1700s.

• A territorial census shows a population large enough for statehood.

• The Southwest Territory is created by the United States.

• Knoxville is established as the first state capital.

Multiple Choice

The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans had very different views about Britain and France. The Democratic-Republicans favored France, who had supported the colonies during the American Revolution. The Federalists often favored Britain because they

• hoped for aid in defending against Native Americans.

• wanted to maintain trade with the British.

• wanted to avoid repaying debts from the Revolution.

• Feared the growing strength of the French.

Multiple Choice

The information in the list best describes which political party that was formed in the United States in the 1790s?

• Federalist

• Populist

• Democratic-Republic

• Whig

Multiple Choice

Which battle of the War of 1812 occurred after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Baltimore

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of Fort Detroit