Unit 4 First 4 Presidents

How did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 change Americans?

• It provided an opportunity for Americans to settle in the new land.
• It encouraged immigrants to work in factories.
• Many African-Americans moved to the North.
• James Madison declared war on Britain.

The Sedition Act created penalties for people who...

• Bought arms

• Immigrated to the United States

• Criticized the government of the United States

Which events preceded and caused the War of 1812?

• The King of England insulted the President
• The impressment of sailors
• We fought over tea and biscuits

From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• Great Britian
• Spain
• France
• Russia

Which of the following happened while James Madison was President of the United States?

• Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
• Monroe Doctrine was written
• the War of 1812 occurred
• the federal court system was established

The government's firm response to ______ helped define the authority of the central government.

• Shays's Rebellion
• the Whiskey Rebellion

All of the following are precedents set by Washington EXCEPT:

• neutrality
• 2 terms
• "Mr. President"
• foreign alliances

Which party believed that a strong federal government was necessary in order to keep the states united?

• Federalists
• Democratic-Republicans

What was considered the main accomplishment of Alexander Hamilton? 

• He helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase 
• He created the Bank of the United States 
• He was the first Secretary of State 
• He founded the Democratic Republican political party 

What was the event involving farmers revolting against the whiskey tax which ended in George Washington executing federal authority?

• Whiskey Rebellion
• Shay's Rebellion
• Sedition Act
• XYZ Affair