American History Quiz

The Louisiana Purchase, purchased during the administration of Thomas Jefferson,

• annexed territory formerly held by Spain

• was strongly opposed by Mexico

• doubled the size of the United States

• included land in present-day Arizona

The FIRST political parties in the United States emerged

• in the late 1780s, as provided for by the Constitution of the United States

• in the late 1790s, at the close of George Washington's presidency

• in the late 1810s, during the so-called 'Era of Good Feelings'

• in the late 1820s, after the election of Andrew Jackson as president

Which statement BEST assesses the impact of the election of 1800?

• It validated the existing electoral system for presidential elections.

• It fulfilled Thomas Jefferson's lifelong dream of becoming president.

• It resulted in the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another.

• It led to the Federalists gaining control of the legislature.

The fundamental difference between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans revolved around

• the question of slavery

• choosing whether to support Britain or France in the ongoing European wars

• the use of protective tariffs

• conflicting viewpoints on the powers of the central government

The American Indian (First American) guide for Lewis and Clark’s expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase was

• Tecumseh

• Pocahontas

• Chief Black Hawk

• Sacajawea

• - Impressment of american sailors by British navy, - Disruption of trade with Europe, & Rebellions among American Indian tribes encouraged by British officials are all major causes of the___________________.

The XYZ Affair, which resulted in the United States refusing to pay bribes demanded by the French government, occurred during the presidency of

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts considered a violation of the Bill of Rights?

• Immigrants were temporarily banned from the United States.

• States were given the right to nullify unfair laws.

• United States citizenship was reserved for western Europeans only.

• Fines were imposed for speeches and acts that criticized the government.

The Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison is significant because it

• prohibited states from taxing the federal government

• allowed for the annexation of the Louisiana Territory

• authorized the Monroe Doctrine

• established the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

Two political parties emerged in the country in the late 1790s. The Anti-Federalist were led by Thomas Jefferson. The Federalists were led by

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Marshall

• James Madison