The Presidencies of Washington and Adams

The Presidencies of Washington and Adams

8th Grade

24 Qs

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The Presidencies of Washington and Adams

The Presidencies of Washington and Adams

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Quiz

History

8th Grade

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Created by

Jennifer Bowling

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24 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The new federal government in America took actions intended to set an example for the future. In George Washington’s words, these exemplary actions would “serve to establish a ________________________.”

precedent

electoral

mandate

resolution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

As president, George Washington established an important precedent by creating different ________________ in the executive branch for the various areas of national policy.

branches

wings

units

departments or cabinet positions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the ___________________

federal court system.

international court system.

state court systems.

various local judicial systems.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In George Washington’s farewell address, he warned *

against voting for the Democratic-Republicans.

against political parties and foreign treaties.

against the dangers of an over educated population.

against dangers of Indian attacks on the frontier and the need to maintain the military.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson criticized U.S. policy toward France because he

wanted to allow France to use American privateers.

was pro-France and believed the United States owed France support since France backed it during the Revolutionary War.

thought the United States could benefit from trade with France.

thought it would take away power from Alexander Hamilton.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Thomas Jefferson promoted an economy based on ____________.

agriculture

manufacturing

shipping

heavy industry

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

George Washington urged the Senate to _________ Jay’s Treaty

invalidate

veto

nullify

ratify

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