New Nation Unit Quiz

Which president established the federal court system?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which president led America through the War of 1812?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

During whose administration did the two-party system emerge?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

Which president created a foreign policy of prevent European interference?

• George Washington

• James Monroe

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which president purchased the Louisiana Territory?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which event did NOT occur during the presidential terms of the first 5 presidents?

• War of 1812

• French and Indian War

• Monroe Doctrine

• Louisiana Purchase

How was the Constitution different from the Articles of Confederation?

• The Constitution gave more power to the national government.

• The Constitution allowed each state to have one vote in Congress.

• The Constitution allowed only two branches in the national government.

• The Constitution did not allow slavery.

How did the War of 1812 impact the U.S.?

• Great Britain limited trade with the U.S.

• The U.S. gained respect from other European nations.

• France reclaimed the port of New Orleans.

• The U.S. lost Florida to the Spanish.

At the Constitutional Convention, the Great Compromise settled a debate about –

• Judicial powers

• The presidential elections

• Big and small state representation

• The amendment process

_____________________________ is responsible for the design of Washington, DC:

• John Adams

• Benjamin Banneker

• Grover Cleveland

• James Monroe