Early America

George Washington set many precedents during his two terms in office. In the United States Government, members of the Presidential Cabinet provide advisement and aid to the,

• Congress.

• Senate.

• Supreme Court.

• President.

Which of the following did Alexander Hamilton favor?

• strict interpretation of the Constitution

• a weak central government

• increasing the national debt

• creating a national bank

Which of the following best describes the Whiskey Rebellion?

• a prison uprising in Massachusetts

• Native American attacks

• Attacks by angry British

• uprising of Pennsylvania farmers over a tax on whiskey

In his Farewell Address, President Washington advised against,

• westward expansion.

• foreign trade.

• permanent alliances.

• slavery.

"No, no not a sixpence" and "Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute" are both slogans from which foreign bribery attempt?

• Pinckney's Treaty

• XYZ Affair

• Treaty of Ghent

• Barbary Pirates

Alien and Sedition Acts targeted,

• preisdential candidates.

• Federalists.

• Common men.

• immigrants.

The Kentucky and Virginia resolutions declared the Alien and Sedition Acts unconstitutional and strengthened,

• republicanism.

• taxation.

• state's rights.

• the power of a veto.

Which famous court case established judicial review?

• Worcester v. Georgia

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Ghent v. Paris

The Louisiana Purchase had great geographical significance because it,

• reduced British control.

• expanded our country and focused on westward movement.

• extended U.S. control over Mexico.

• decreased tension with Native Americans.

Which law passed during Jefferson's presidency forbade exports or imports?

• Jay's Treaty

• Embargo Act

• Neutrality Act

• Pinckney's Treaty