In the 1800 election, Thomas Jefferson won the state of New York because

Aaron Burr used his influence to turn the state to Jefferson.

of a reaction against Alexander Hamilton, Jefferson's enemy.

of the high taxes passed by the Adams administration.

Jefferson had a natural appeal for New York's urban ethnic voters.

The Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans presented themselves as all of the following EXCEPT

believers in a strong central government.

strong supporters of state's rights.

Though Jefferson won the popular and electoral vote, a strange deadlock led to the election being decided

in the House of Representatives.

When it came to the major Federalist economic programs, Thomas Jefferson as president

left practically all of them intact.

attacked only the Bank of the United States.

Thomas Jefferson and his followers opposed John Adam's last-minute appointment of new federal judges mainly because

it was an attempt by a defeated party to entrench itself in the government

the men appointed were of poor quality.

they did not want a showdown with the Supreme Court.

As chief justice of the United States, John Marshall helped to ensure that

the political and economic systems were based on a strong central government.

the programs of Alexander Hamilton were overturned.

Aaron Burr was convicted of treason.

The case of Marbury v. Madison involved the question of who had the right to

determine the meaning of the Constitution.

commit the United States to entangling alliances.

purchase foreign territory for the United States.

appoint Supreme Court justices.

John Marshall, as chief justice of the United States, helped to strengthen the judicial branch of government by

asserting the doctrine of judicial review of congressional legislation, giving the Supreme Court the power to determine constitutionality.

applying Jeffersonian principles in all of his decisions.

overriding presidential vetoes.

increasing the number of justices on the Supreme Court.

Thomas Jefferson's failed attempt to impeach and convict Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase for "high crimes and misdemeanors" meant that

judicial independence and the separation of powers had been preserved.

no federal judge could ever be removed from office.

Jefferson's effectiveness as president had been lost.

Aaron Burr would go free and unpunished.

Thomas Jefferson's first major foreign-policy decision was to

send a naval squadron to the Mediterranean.

purchase Louisiana from France.

Thomas Jefferson was conscience-stricken about the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France because

he believed that the purchase was unconstitutional.

the Federalists supported his action.

he felt that the purchase was not a fair deal for France.

After killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, Aaron Burr

plotted to divide the United States.

was arrested and found guilty of murder.

Which of these does NOT describe the ways in which Americans responded to Jefferson's embargo?

Southern states promised not to enforce it and to break away from the Union.

The Federalist party gained new converts and was revived to fight it.

New England threatened to secede from the United States.

Americans engaged in an illicit trade at the Canadian border and cursed it as "Dambargo."

permitted trade with all nations but promised that if either Britain or France lifted its commercial restrictions on American trade, the United States would stop trading with the other.

forbade American ships from leaving port.

repealed the Embargo Act of 1807.

The battle of Tippecanoe resulted in

the death of the dream of an Indian confederacy.

defeat of the British by the hands of the Indian confederacy.

a Shawnee loss and a Creek victory.

the expulsion of the British from Florida.

Which factors caused difficulties in the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

Lack of a strong central government.

The nation lacked a unified currency system. (each state had their own money!)

States were unable to tax imports and exports

The federal government's inability to tax.

The articles created a strong government-controlled bank.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the US government failed to respond quickly to threat posed by Shays' Rebellion because : .

there was no federal executive to take action

states could not afford to pay militias

the US army joined Daniel Shays' cause

Congress did not believe the rebellion was a threat

1. All of the following are true statements about the Bill of Rights EXCEPT that it

Gives to the federal government all powers not specifically designated in the Constitution

Is the first ten amendments to the constitution

Protects personal liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and the rights to bear arms

Was added at the insistence of, and as a compromise with, anti-Federalists

A major reason the Anti-federalists opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution was because the Constitution

changed the balance of power between the state and national governments

lacked a provision for a federal court system

failed to provide for the direct election of members of the House of Representatives

President Washington's foreign policy rested on the firm conviction that

the United States was too militarily weak and politically disunited to become involved in European wars

the United States could enhance its power by mediating between warring Britain and France

America needed to adhere firmly to its Revolutionary alliance with France

America ought to enter the French-British war only if its own republican ideals were at stake

The United States became involved in an undeclared war with France in 1797 because of

American anger at attempted French bribery of America diplomats in the XYZ Affair

fierce American opposition to the concessions of Jay's Treaty

French interference with American shipping and freedom of the seas

France's refusal to sell New Orleans and Louisiana

Washington's farewell address had 3 warnings. Which of the following WAS NOT a warning?

warned against too much manufacturing

Warnedagainst dangers of foreign ties

Warned the nation to work out its political differences

Warned against too much public debt

All of the following are reasons why America entered the War of 1812 EXCEPT

the relationship between the British and Native American tribes in the western territories of North America

the impressment of American naval crews

the desire of American leaders to acquire additional western territories

the violation of America's rights as a neutral power

Which of the following was not a part of the Missouri Compromise?

the balance in Congress stayed equal

Election of 1800 illustrated what?

US could peacefully transfer power from political parties

The Constitution needed to be reformed

There was NO need for a two party system

Washington was no longer a hero

The argument that "abuses and usurpations" by King George and his government violated the social contract that had existed between Britain and its American colonies was articulated in

The Declaration of Independence

The Declarations of Causes and Necessities for Taking Up Arms

One significant consequence of the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, was that Great Britain

formally recognized American independence

declared war on France once the war with the Americans concluded

paid the new US millions of dollars in war damages

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This quiz comprehensively covers the early republic period of United States history, spanning from 1787 to approximately 1820, making it appropriate for 11th-grade Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) students. The questions assess students' understanding of the critical transition from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution, the development of the first political parties, and the major domestic and foreign policy challenges faced by the early presidents. Students must demonstrate mastery of complex historical concepts including federalism versus states' rights, strict versus loose constitutional interpretation, judicial review, territorial expansion, and foreign neutrality. The quiz requires sophisticated analytical thinking as students evaluate the tensions between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, understand the significance of landmark Supreme Court cases like Marbury v. Madison, and analyze how early foreign policy decisions shaped American diplomatic precedent. Success on this assessment demands students synthesize multiple causation factors, understand historical continuity and change, and evaluate the lasting impact of early constitutional and political developments. Created by Mr. Toy, a History teacher in the US who teaches grade 11. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes in the AP classroom, functioning effectively as a chapter review after completing textbook readings, a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before the AP exam, or a structured homework assignment that reinforces key concepts from the early national period. The quiz's breadth makes it ideal for identifying knowledge gaps in student understanding of foundational American political development, while its focus on specific historical details prepares students for the factual recall required on AP examinations. Teachers can use this as a warm-up review before diving into more complex essay writing or document-based questions, or as a comprehensive review tool before unit exams. The assessment aligns with AP US History standards, particularly those addressing Period 3 (1754-1800) and Period 4 (1800-1848), focusing on key concepts related to the development of American political institutions, the formation of political parties, and early foreign policy formation that established precedents for future American diplomatic relations.

Chapter 11 Quiz APUSH

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In the 1800 election, Thomas Jefferson won the state of New York because

The Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans presented themselves as all of the following EXCEPT

Thomas Jefferson received the bulk of his support from the

Though Jefferson won the popular and electoral vote, a strange deadlock led to the election being decided

As president, Thomas Jefferson's stand on several political issues that he had previously championed

When it came to the major Federalist economic programs, Thomas Jefferson as president

Thomas Jefferson and his followers opposed John Adam's last-minute appointment of new federal judges mainly because

The chief justice who carried out, more than any other federal official, the ideas of Alexander Hamilton concerning a powerful federal government was

As chief justice of the United States, John Marshall helped to ensure that

The case of Marbury v. Madison involved the question of who had the right to

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