US History Quiz

Who authored the Virginia Resolutions in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion from a government angle?

• The federal government's authority was weakened

• The federal government's commitment to enforcing its laws was strengthened

• The federal government repealed the tax on whiskey

• The federal government lost control of the western territories

What was the primary cause of Shay's Rebellion?

• A severe economic recession and high debt among farmers

• High taxes on imported goods

Which court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

Who was Aaron Burr's rival that he killed in a duel?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

What was President George Washington's philosophy on dealing with foreign affairs?

• Isolationism

• Expansionism

• Imperialism

• Interventionism

What major purchase did Thomas Jefferson acquire during his presidency?

• Alaska

• Florida

• Louisiana Territory

• California

What were the major criticisms of the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong central government, national currency, executive authority

• Weak central government, inadequate financial system, inability to regulate commerce

• Strong central government, inability to raise an army, inadequate financial system

• Weak central government, no national currency, inability to regulate commerce

What was the XYZ Affair?

• A diplomatic dispute between the US and France

• A rebellion against high taxes in Massachusetts

• A series of laws restricting freedom of speech

• A land acquisition from France

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• A series of laws restricting freedom of speech

• A diplomatic dispute between the US and France

• A rebellion against high taxes in Massachusetts

• A land acquisition from France