American History Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States and the former leader of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

• John Adams

Who was the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury and proposed a 4-part economic plan?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

Which political party favored a strong federal government, was pro-British, and supported merchants and manufacturers?

• Tories

• Whigs

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

What event led to the establishment of 'judicial review' by the Supreme Court, allowing them to decide whether laws were constitutional?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Era of Good Feelings

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• XYZ Affair

Who led the expedition to explore the newly bought Louisiana Territory, laying the groundwork for future westward expansion?

• Francis Scott

• Lewis and Clark

• Andrew Jackson

• John Marshall

What was the name of the treaty that closed the Western Hemisphere to further European colonization?

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Monroe Doctrine

• Erie Canal Treaty

• Treaty of Ghent

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act passed by President Thomas Jefferson?

• To increase trade with European nations

• To avoid war by not allowing trade with any European nation

• To declare war on European nations

• To establish alliances with European nations

What was the effect of the War of 1812 on America?

• Increased patriotism and respect from other countries

• Decreased manufacturing

• Decreased respect from other countries

• Decreased patriotism

Which Supreme Court case ruling gave Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce?

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• Marbury v. Madison

• Elastic Clause Case

What was the nickname given to a group of judges appointed by John Adams the night before he left office?

• Supreme Judges

• Adams' Appointees

• Elastic Judges

• Midnight Judges