U.S. History Chapter 7 Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States of America?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

Who was the Vice-President during George Washington's presidency?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Who designed the monetary and banking system of the United States?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

What did Alexander Hamilton's economic plan include?

• Reducing taxes

• Increasing national debt

• Strategically placed tariffs

• Abolishing the national bank

What did the Neutrality Proclamation by George Washington declare?

• America's neutrality in the conflict between Britain and France

• Support for Britain

• Support for France

• America's support for both Britain and France

Who was the President of the United States after George Washington?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• A purchase of land from Britain

• A purchase of land from France

• A purchase of land from Mexico

• A purchase of land from Spain

Who led the expedition to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?

• Increased government spending

• Stopped trading with other countries

• Reduced taxes on imports

• Encouraged foreign trade

What did the case of Marbury v. Madison establish?

• The power of the Executive Branch

• The power of the Legislative Branch

• The power of the Judicial Branch to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional

• The power of the President to veto laws