Chapter 8 Pre-Test

French agents tried to get bribes from the United States and caused a scandal known as the Teapot Dome Scandal

• True
• False

John Adams helped the United States avoid war with Great Britain in 1800

• True
• False

During the troubles with France, Republicans in Congress passed laws to limit immigration and restrict free speech

• True
• False

The debate over states' rights had been going on since the writing of the Constitution

• True
• False

In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against becoming involved in European affairs because

• he opposed foreign trade
• France was too weak to aid the United States in battle
• he did not want the United States to be dragged into war
• the British in the Northwest Territory were allies

Federalists were supported by all of the following EXCEPT:

• merchants
• workers who depended on manufacturing and trade for their jobs
• property owners
• farmers

Which of the following was a function of the National Bank?

• to be a safe place for deposits of government funds
• to eliminate the use of paper currency
• to impose and collect taxes
• to lend the government money

Which of the following was related to the issue of states' rights?

• the XYZ Affair
• the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
• the split of the Federalist party
• the Whiskey Rebellion

Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion

• led to a reduction of the excise tax
• supported the doctrine of states' rights
• proved the strength of the national government
• confirmed the rights of individuals to protest unfair laws

How was the French Revolution like the American Revolution?

• Both began as a fight against monarchy and inequality
• Both advocated violence against the king and queen
• Both were revolts against trade with the British
• Both resulted from neutrality in foreign relations