American History Quiz

The agents of the XYZ affair stated that no peace talks would be held between the United States and France unless

• Great Britain agreed to not sell to the colonies.

• the United States destroyed all of its warships.

• the United States paid a tribute to Talleyrand.

• France gained control of the Middle Colonies.

When George Washington became president in 1789, the army he had commanded in the American Revolution had

• increased

• assembled

• strengthened

• disbanded

Why did France attack U.S. merchant ships after the Jay Treaty was signed in 1794?

• France felt the Jay Treaty violated its own treaty with the United States.

• France did not trust that the United States would follow the agreement.

• France believed that Great Britain would break their side of the treaty.

• France wanted the land that Great Britain had received in the treaty.

Washington's policy of avoiding political or military alliances with other countries is called

• neutrality

• blockading

• isolationism

• impressment

Why did the ruler of Tripoli declare war on the United States during Jefferson's presidency?

• He felt he would gain support from Great Britain.

• He did not believe in neutrality or isolationism.

• He wanted more tribute from the United States.

• He desired to obtain land in the United States.

In 1800, France agreed to end their alliance with the United States. In return, the United States agreed to

• cease all alliances and trade with Great Britain.

• not ask France to pay for the ships it had seized.

• get rid of isolationism as a form of foreign policy.

• give up their land in Canada and Ohio Territory.

In the 1800s, Great Britain began impressing American sailors, or began kidnapping them and

• holding them hostage for ransom money.

• making them serve in the British navy.

• having them pretend to be French sailors.

• all of the above.

What is the name of the French military leader who took over the French government around the late 1700s?

• Minister Talleyrand

• Francis Scott Key

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Which U.S. President came into office in 1809, and tried to form a deal with France and Great Britain to cease their attacks?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Monroe

President Jefferson's embargo hurt the United States because it caused

• there to be too many sailor job openings.

• many American sailors to lose their jobs.

• more issues for France than for America.

• tensions between France and Mexico.