American History Chapter 8 Quiz

Which of America's problems did Alexander Hamilton create a four-part plan to solve?

• Relations with other countries

• Finances

• Internal unrest

• Military weakness

The Judiciary Act of 1801 set the number of Supreme Court justices to ____.

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

Where was the Battle of Fallen Timbers fought?

• Northwest Territory

• New England

• The South

• Louisiana Territory

Which nation did the XYZ Affair bring the US into conflict with?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• France

• Great Britain

What was President Washington's reaction to Great Britain and France going to war in the 1790s?

• Signed an alliance with Great Britain

• Signed an alliance with France

• Declared war on them both

• Declared the Neutrality Proclamation

During which event were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?

• The Whiskey Rebellion

• The Quasi War

• The election of 1796

• Marbury v. Madison

When was the Bill of Rights ratified?

• 1791

• 1781

• 1801

• 1811

Which president faced down the Whiskey Rebellion?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

What was John Marshall's ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

• Madison had to give Marbury his commission

• Marbury did not deserve to be a judge

• The Bill of Rights was unconstitutional

• The Judiciary Act of 1801 was unconstitutional

Which term means to capture sailors and force them to work on your ships?

• Levy

• Impressment

• Sedition

• Nullification