Early Presidents Test Review

What term best defines the examples set by George Washington for later presidents to follow?

• Precedents

• Advise and consent

• Policies

• Programs

Which of the following actions was NOT a precedent set by George Washington?

• Asking people to call him “President of the United States”

• Importing goods from overseas

• Choosing the first cabinet

• Leaving office after two terms

Which item was NOT part of Hamilton’s economic plan?

• high tariffs

• paying state debts from the Revolution

• Bank of the United States

• starting political parties

Which event took place first?

• Alien and Sedition Acts pass

• approves Jays Treaty

• First political parties are formed

• Washington becomes president

Which of the following best describes the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794?

• The refusal of western Pennsylvania farmers' to pay a tax

• A prison uprising in Massachusetts

• Native Americans assisting settlers

• Attacks by angry British after the Revolution

In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised the United States against?

• Westward expansion

• trading with England and France

• permanent foreign alliances

• extension of slavery

A foreign born resident and citizen of another country is a(an)

• Democrat

• Alien

• Federalist

• Republican

The slogans “Millions for defense, sir, but not one cent for Tribute!” and “No, no, not a sixpence” came about because of the bribery attempt known as the:

• War with Tripoli

• Treaty of Ghent

• XYZ Affair

• Pinckney Treaty

As a result of the Louisiana Purchase, the United States:

• bought land from Spain.

• went to war with France.

• lost control of New Orleans.

• doubled in size.

Who served as president during the acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams