Early Presidents/U.S.Review 2022-2023

Which of the following is an example of Foreign Policy?

• Madison supported going to war against Britain in 1812.

• Jefferson supported laissez faire (more personal freedom).

• Adams supported imprisoning anybody who criticized laws.

• Washington encouraged Americans to no form political parties.

Which of the following is an example of Domestic Policy?

• Adams supported the idea of isolationism with the XYZ Affair.

• Washington encouraged Americans to purchase savings bonds.

• Washington wanted to stay out of the French-British conflict.

• Jefferson supported the Embargo Act to limit overseas trade.

Which of the following were precedents set by President Washington?

• All of these.

• Served 2 terms (8 years) as President.

• Supported the idea of isolationism (remaining neutral).

• Created a Cabinet to help him make important decisions.

Which of the following best summarizes a belief of George Washington when he was President?

• ¨France or Britain? I choose to stay neutral!¨

• ¨Political parties will tear our apart our great nation!¨

• All of these choices.

• ¨We must follow the foreign policy of isolationism!¨

Which of the following did not take place during the late 1700s-early 1800s?

• Britain and France showed great respect to the U.S.

• U.S. government leaders were divided into political parties.

• American sailors were taken prisoner by France & Britain.

• Northern cities/towns grew due to the Industrial Revolution.

Why was the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Case important, which focused on judicial review?

• Executive Branch can now declare a law unconstitutional.

• All of these.

• Legislative Branch can now declare a law unconstitutional.

• This strengthened the Judicial Branch with judicial review.

Which of the following best summarizes the presidency of Thomas Jefferson?

• ¨We must take Native American land to give to poor farmers!¨

• ¨Stop government criticisms with the Alien & Sedition Acts!¨

• ¨The U.S. needs to stress laissez-faire (personal freedom)!¨

• ¨It is time to go to war with Britain in 1812¨

Which of the following was true about the Embargo Act?

• This law was supported by Jefferson to stop impressment.

• This law was unpopular amongst merchants and business owners.

• U.S. merchants were forbidden to trade with other countries.

• All of these choices.

Which quote represents the views of a Dove prior to the War of 1812?

• "We must stop British assistance of Native Americans in the West!"

• ¨A war with Britain will hurt trade & our nation's economy!¨

• "It is time to take control of Canada!"

• "The time to end impressment is now!"

Which quote represents the views of a War Hawk prior to the War of 1812?

• ¨We must respect the Native Americans & where they live!¨

• ¨We can´t go to war since it will hurt trade & our economy!¨

• ¨We must follow President Washington's advice to avoid war!¨

• ¨It is time we stand up to Britain to stop impressment!¨