Early Presidents Test Review

George Washington knew he could not run the country alone, so he created a group of advisors to assist him in running the country. This system is called:

• The Group of 3

• The Presidential Cabinet

• “all the President’s men”

• a team

Which of the following was a position created by Washington to help him govern the country?

• Secretary of War

• All of the above were positions created by Washington

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Treasury

Which of Washington’s departments was responsible for affairs with foreign countries?

• Secretary of Education

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Foreign Relations

To eliminate America’s debt, Alexander Hamilton suggested that the United States use a tariff. What is a tariff?

• a tax placed by a country on all exported goods

• a discount given to all people within a certain country

• a restriction designed to keep foreigners out of a country during wartime

• a tax placed by a country on all imported goods

In Washington’s farewell address, Washington gave advice as to how the country should go forward. What advice did Washington give?

• to restrict all foreigners from becoming Americans, because they will only bring trouble

• to avoid developing a loyalty to political parties

• to keep America focused on its development, and out of foreign matters

• Both B and C are correct

President George Washington set many precedents that future Presidents would follow. Which of the following is NOT one of those precedents:

• He created a group of advisors to assist him in running the country

• He resigned after 2-terms as President to avoid having too much power

• He was committed to using national force in order to achieve national peace

• He was the first President to declare war on another country

In 1803, President Jefferson signed a very important land deal. How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the United States?

• it was roughly the same size as the original 13 colonies

• it was the size of the entire North American continent

• when it was signed, the Louisiana Territory nearly doubled the size of the US

• the Territory included Florida, California, and Georgia

What country did President Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from?

• Germany

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory. Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Find the most direct route to the Atlantic Ocean

• Make friends with the Native Americans

• Take notes on the plants and animals of the area

• Find the source of Missouri River

Lewis and Clark's expedition had many lasting effects on the United States. Which of the following was a lasting effect from Lewis and Clark's journey?

• Lewis and Clark created accurate maps of the new western land

• They discovered various species of plants and animals

• They developed friendly relationships with Native Americans

• all of the above are effects of Lewis and Clark's expedition