Early Presidents Review

What was the Embargo Act?

• A law that banned trade

• A law that stated that Europe should leave the Americas alone

• A law that stated that the United States was neutral

• A law that stated that the United States was independent

Which of the following facts are FALSE about the president of the United States: (Select ALL that apply)

• The president has the power to pardon criminals

• The president must be at least 35 years old

• The president is elected directly by the votes of the citizens

• The president does not get paid

Washington established a _________________, which is a group of people who helped give him advice.

A statement from the United States that warned European Nations to not interfere with the Americas was known as the __________________.

• Embargo Act

• XYZ Affair

• Monroe Doctrine

• Alien Act

Believed in farming, stood for strong state governments, and disagreed with the Alien and Sedition Acts.

• Federalists

• Republicans

The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and _____________________.

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Latin America

_______________ was the leader of the Federalists, while _________________ was the leader of the Republicans.

• Jefferson, Hamilton

• Hamilton, Jefferson

• Washington, Jefferson

• Jefferson, Washington

Most of the early presidents tried their best to not pick a side and maintain____________ in the ongoing war between Britain and France.

• impressment

• neutrality

• allies

• foreign affairs

The Embargo Act led to many Americans losing their jobs. This caused a rise in ___________________ which is when goods are moved from one place to another illegally.

Which president lost his second election due to his decision not to go to war with France?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison