Washington and Adams Quiz

What was Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion?

• He did nothing to end to rebellion.

• The Constitution did not allow him to handle the rebellion

• Using his power as President he put down the rebellion

• Repealed the tax

Which of the below did the Democratic-Republicans support?

• states' rights

• Strict construction

• Supported ordinary citizens right to

• Nation's economy should rely on farming.

The distribution of Federal and state power led to...

• The formation of Political parties

• War between the states

• The return of the Articles of Confederation

• Nothing getting done in government

Select the two warnings from Washington's Farewell address.

• Political Parties could divide the country

• The national debt will ruin the country

• Stay out of foreign alliances

• The Constitution will fail

Select the precedents set by Washington.

• Two-term limit

• Farewell address

• Presidential Cabinet

• Judicial Review

What happened following the XYZ Affair?

• Peace treaty signed with France.

• The two countries went to war.

• The U.S. cut off all ties with France.

• Adams demanded more power be given to the executive branch.

Which part of the Consitution did the Sedition Act violate?

• Freedom of Speech

• Separation of Powers

• Right to bear arms

• Invaded the privacy of Americans

Which of the following was a reason for the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Fear of French immigrants

• Adams did not want to be criticized

• To Protect Native Americans

• Protect against foreign influence.

What was Jefferson and Madison's argument in Kentucky and Virginia?

• The Federal government should have unlimited power.

• The U.S. military should be stronger

• The states should pay back their debts

• The laws violated the U.S. constitution

Select the below ways Washington expanded the power of the Federal Government.

• Created a national bank.

• Neutrality Proclamation

• Creation of the Cabinet

• Alien and Sedition Acts