Chapter 9 Test Prep 1 of 2

The first two political parties in the United States were the

• Democrats and the Republicans.
• Patriots and the Loyalists.
• Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans.
• Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

Which of the following was a foreign policy issue faced by President Washington?

• Immigrants to the United States criticized the government’s policies.
• Farmers revolted against the government in the Whiskey Rebellion.
• The U.S. feared being dragged into conflict between France and Britain.
• The United States had agreed to lean France $10 million it could not afford.

How did Alexander Hamilton deal with the nation’s financial problems?

• He asked the states to pay off the nation’s high war debts.
• He asked Congress to put a tax on imported goods.
• He borrowed money from France.
• He refused to pay back loans owed rich Americans.

The Constitution has __________________ articles.

• 4
• 7
• 10
• 27

Which statement accurately describes the XYZ Affair?

• U.S. diplomats were asked for bribes to meet with a French official.
• It was one of the biggest problems that Washington faced as president.
• Americans were outraged to learn that U.S. officials had accepted a bribe.
• Pinckney, Gerry, and Marshall were referred to as X, Y, and Z.

How did the rise of political parties affect the election of 1796?

• The Democratic-Republicans used threats and violence to silence opposition.
• The first political parties were formed after the 1796 election.
• A Federalist became president and a Democratic-Republican, vice-president.
• A Democratic-Republican became president and a Federalist, vice-president.

Why did Hamilton favor the use of tariffs?

• To prevent Congress from creating a national bank
• To encourage the growth of American business
• To allow state governments to manage their own affairs
• To help small farmers earn more profits

Why did Hamilton believe the nation needed to pay its debts?

• It would allow the government to strengthen its military.
• It would encourage other countries to do business with the United States.
• It would help him create a national bank.
• Nations that had made loans threatened to go to war with the United States.

How did Thomas Jefferson become vice-president in the 1796 election?

• John Adams selected him as his running mate.
• He used the balance of powers section of the Constitution.
• Congress decided who would be president when the votes were split.
• The Constitution stated that the runner-up should become vice-president.

Who is the executive head of the government?

• The Speaker of the House
• The Chief Justice
• The President
• A Senator