History Module 7 Quiz

Who won almost unanimously for the role of President?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

Why did George Washington win the Presidency?

• He was well known for his height and physical appearance.

• Everyone was required to vote for him.

• He was a key leader in the French and Indian War

• He was an honest and noble leader.

What is the purpose of the Neutrality Proclamation?

• To support Britain in their trade with the U.S.

• To form political parties based on the issue

• To stay away from foreign ties to other countries

• To support France in their war with Britain

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It reduced the National debt

• It increased the military spending

• It doubled American land size

• It strengthened the U.S. economy

What did the Alien and Sedition Acts ban?

• Criticism of the federal government's actions

• Foreigners from becoming American

• Presidents from attacking other countries

• Schools from talking about foreign policies

What did Hamilton propose to pay off the federal debt?

• Tax on coffee

• Tax on sugar

• Tax on tea

• Tax on whiskey

What did the Neutrality Proclamation state?

• The U.S. would form political parties based on the issue

• The U.S. would support France in their war with Britain

• The U.S. would not take sides with European nations at war

• The U.S. would support Britain in their trade with France

What did the Elastic Clause allow the federal government to do?

• Take actions that benefit the wealthy only

• Take any action without restriction

• Only do what the Constitution says and nothing else

• Take reasonable actions that the Constitution does not specifically forbid

What was the purpose of the Protective Tariff?

• To make foreign goods more expensive than domestic goods

• To encourage foreign competition

• To make foreign goods cheaper than domestic goods

• To support foreign manufacturing

What did the National Debt mean to Hamilton?

• A liability for the Federal Government

• A burden for the Federal Government

• An asset for the Federal Government

• A loss for the Federal Government