Grade 8 Social Studies Quiz

In the early 1800s, the United States nearly doubled its size as a result of the-

• Treaty of Paris

• Peace of Ghent

• Gadsden Purchase

• Louisiana Purchase

One result of the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington presidency was -

• the establishment of the federal court system

• the limitation on the practice of judicial review

• the formal separation of federal and state courts

• the creation of a supreme court as final mediator

Which controversial legislation of President John Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?

• The Embargo Act

• The Judiciary Act

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.

• The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.

• Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.

• The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.

Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

• The federal government has the power to regulate trade among the states.

• State governments lack the authority to regulate federal bureaus.

• Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law.

• State courts lack the authority to hear cases challenging federal law.

This list provides examples of -

• topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention

• domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic

• weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation

• issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments

Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the republic?

• Southern smugglers would be forced to trade fairly and legally.

• Northern farmers would be able to trade in foreign markets freely.

• Northern manufacturers would benefit from less foreign competition.

• Southern states would sell more raw materials to Northern businesses.

Use the information below to answer the question that follows. • It would stimulate the economy by lending money to businesses. • It would loan money to the government when needed. • It would provide a place for the government to deposit its money. The above list includes reasons that Alexander Hamilton gave in support of what proposal?

• a national bank

• a free trade zone

• a publicly owned stock market

• a committee on economic planning

One reason the year 1803 is significant in U.S. history is because -

• the United States doubled in size

• Congress passed the Naturalization Act

• the Transcontinental Railroad was completed

• Great Britain declared war on the United States

Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?

• Continental Army and English Army

• Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan

• George Washington and Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton