Washington/ Adams / Jefferson / Hamilton Quiz Review

First THREE Presidents
Review Lesson

SPONGE QUIZ: TOMORROW ​

Multiple Choice

The president is part of the _________ branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

The document that describes the powers of the three branches of government...

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Gettysburg Address

Multiple Choice

The first president of the United States...

• Washington

• Jefferson

• Adams

• Lincoln

Multiple Choice

A group of selected advisors that helped Washington with issues in office?

• Congress
• Police 
• Cabinet 
• Jury

Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson had already worked out a Treaty with Prussia in 1785 and attended a convention in France in 1788

​​Secretary of State

Henry Knox

Knox had been a senior officer of the Continental Army in the American Revolution

​​Secretary of War

Alexander Hamilton

Hamilton was recognized for his understanding of economics and finance, which was crucial in establishing the nation's financial stability

​​Secretary of Treasury

Edmund Randolph

After graduating from the College of William and Mary, Randolph studied law in his father's office and was admitted to the Virginia bar and practiced law in Williamsburg

​​Attorney General

​Washington's Cabinet

Multiple Choice

The 1st Secretary of Treasury...

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Multiple Choice

Alexander Hamilton believed it was necessary to create a national _____________ to strengthen the US economy, get the US out of debt, and protect the people's money. 

• government
• embargo
• law
• bank

In his Farewell Address, Washington warned of possible dangers ahead.

• No political parties: it could divide the nation

• Maintain good credit

• No permanent alliances with foreign countries: It could drag us into lots of unnecessary, costly conflicts.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of neutrality?

• instigating foreign issues 
• staying out of foreign issues 
• participating in foreign issues 

Multiple Choice

What word best describes Washington's view of political parties?

• Smart

• Harmful

• Innovative

• Helpful

Multiple Choice

What was one thing Washington warned about in his farewell address?

• Native Americans
• Political Parties
• The Redcoats
• Trading Partners

Leader of the Federalist Party

Alexander Hamilton

Leader of Republican Party

Thomas Jefferson

Federalists vs. Republi1cans

Multiple Choice

The first political parties in the U.S. were the Democratic/Republicans and _______.

• Federalists

• Democrats

• Independents

• Americans

John Adams' Presidency

March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801

Multiple Choice

The 2nd president of the U.S.

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

Multiple Choice

John Adams was the 2nd president and a ____________.

• Federalist

• Republican

• Democrat

• Independent

• Section 3: fine of no more than $2,000 and no more than 2 years in prison for speaking out in any manner against Congress or President (Federalist Party only)*******

• Section 4. That this act shall continue and be in force until the third day of March, one thousand eight hundred and one, and no longer (after next election)

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Sedition Act

• The Naturalization Act increased the time required to become a United States citizen from five to fourteen years.

• The Alien Act gave the President power to imprison or deport any dangerous foreigner *****

• The Alien Enemies Act allowed the United States government to arrest and deport all aliens who were citizens of foreign nations at war with the United States. ****

Alien Acts

Alien and Sedition Acts

Multiple Choice

A person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country...

• alien

• party

• American

• citizen

Multiple Choice

Critics of the Sedition Act claimed that it was unconstitutional because ______

• It violated the 5th Amendment.

• It violated the 9th Amendment.

• It violated the 1st Amendment.

Match

Match the following

• Increased number of years to qualify for US citizenship from 5 to 14

• Authorized the President to deport any aliens considered dangerous and to detain enemy citizens

• made it illegal for newspapers editors to criticize either the President or Congress and imposed heavy penalties

Naturalization Act

Alien Act

Sedition Act

• Naturalization Act

• Alien Act

• Sedition Act

Thomas Jefferson Review

Democratic Republican 1801-1809

Multiple Choice

The 3rd president of the U.S.

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• General Custer

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803

• United States wanted to purchase New Orleans, an important port for Americans living west of the Appalachians, from France

• U.S. purchases the Louisiana Territory for $15 million securing access to Mississippi River & New Orleans

• Gained all land between the Mississippi and Rocky Mountains doubling the country’s size. 

Lewis and Clark

• 1804 – 1806 Meriwether Lewis & William Clark were sent to explore the Land. Two goals:

• Learn about the land and people

• Find a river route to the Pacific Ocean 

• Assisted by Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian

Interpreter and Communicator

Diplomat and Peacemaker

Cultural Bridge

Symbolic Representation

Sacagawea

Multiple Choice

How much did the United States government pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $2 million

• $20 million

• $15 million

• $50 million

Match

Match the following

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Sacagawea

• Louisiana Purchase

1st President

2nd President

3rd president

Native American guide

Jeff purchased from France, doubled USA

• 1st President

• 2nd President

• 3rd president

• Native American guide

• Jeff purchased from France, doubled USA

British Impressment

• Britain needs soldiers for war with Napoleon.

• Britain authorized its navy to take American ships and force the sailors to serve the British Navy

Multiple Choice

What is the term for forcing another country's soldiers to serve in your military?

• embargo

• impressment

• customs

The Embargo Act of 1807

• Banned trade with all foreign countries until the two stopped attacking us.

• Destroyed the American economy & had no effect on Britain or France

Multiple Choice

Banned trade with all countries in an effort to force Britain and France to stop attacking American Ships.

• Nonintercourse

• Embargo Act

Effects of U.S. Embargo

• Wrecked U.S economy

• Cut Treasury Department's biggest income - customs (tax on imports/exports)

• Hurt northern farmers & merchants - couldn't ship goods

Match

Match the following

• Impressment

• Embargo

• Thomas Jefferson

• Sacagawea

• Louisiana Purchase

Forced recruitment of sailors

Prohibition of trade

Third President of the United States

Native woman who assisted LewisandClark

Doubled size of USA

• Forced recruitment of sailors

• Prohibition of trade

• Third President of the United States

• Native woman who assisted LewisandClark

• Doubled size of USA

Multiple Choice

Identify what day and year John Adams and Thomas Jefferson passed away.

• New Years Eve 2024

• July 4th 1826

• July 4th 1776

• Christmas Day 1800

Multiple Choice

In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against 2 things.  What were they?

• political parties and native americans
• permanent alliances & native americans
• political parties and entangling alliances

• native americans and the national bank

Match

Match the following

• Wanted strong federal government

• Leader of the Federalist party

• Wanted Stronger state governments

• Leader of the Democratic Republican Party

• Democratic Republicans wanted an alliance with...

Federalists

Hamilton

Democratic Republicans

Thomas Jefferson

France

• Federalists

• Hamilton

• Democratic Republicans

• Thomas Jefferson

• France

Multiple Choice

What is impressment of sailors?

• A method of training sailors for naval battles by the Barbary Pirates.

• Forced recruitment of individuals into military or naval service.

• A type of naval ship used in the 18th century by Pirates.

• A legal process for resolving disputes among sailors with a judge and jury.

Multiple Choice

Which early leader created the financial plan for the US, including creating a national bank?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

Multiple Choice

The 3 branches to the U.S. government are the ________, Judicial, and Legislative.

• Police

• Executive

• School

• Treasury

Multiple Choice

What was the most controversial law signed by President John Adams?

• Emancipation Proclamation
• Alien and Sedition Acts
• Homestead Act
• Louisiana Purchase

Reorder

Correct order of the first 3 presidents...

• Washington

• Adams

• Jefferson

1

2

3

• 1
• 2
• 3

Hotspot

Which one is Thomas Jefferson?

Multiple Choice

George Washington is on the _______?

Multiple Choice

Who created the national bank and is on the $10 bill.

• Alexander Hamilton
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson