Founding Presidents Review

What was one of the key precedents set by George Washington during his presidency?

• Establishing the two-term limit for presidents

• Creating the Department of Homeland Security

• Signing the Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaring war on Britain

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Which significant event occurred during John Adams' presidency that tested the young nation's diplomatic relations?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The XYZ Affair

• The War of 1812

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

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How did Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory impact the United States?

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It led to the Civil War

• It caused a financial crisis

• It resulted in the loss of Florida

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Which document is George Washington known for that advised against permanent alliances with foreign nations?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Farewell Address

• The Monroe Doctrine

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What was the primary reason for the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts during John Adams' presidency?

• To promote westward expansion

• To suppress opposition to the Federalist Party

• To establish a national bank

• To end slavery

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How did Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807 affect the United States economy?

• It boosted the economy by increasing exports

• It led to a significant economic downturn

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in the discovery of gold in California

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What was George Washington's role in the establishment of the United States' financial system?

• He created the Federal Reserve

• He appointed Alexander Hamilton as the first Secretary of the Treasury

• He signed the Social Security Act

• He established the World Bank

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Which event during John Adams' presidency led to the creation of the United States Navy?

• The Whiskey Rebellion

• The Quasi-War with France

• The War of 1812

• The signing of the Jay Treaty

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What was the significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition commissioned by Thomas Jefferson?

• It established the first American colony in Africa

• It mapped the newly acquired western territories

• It led to the discovery of the Northwest Passage

• It resulted in the annexation of Texas

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How did George Washington's leadership during the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate the power of the federal government?

• By negotiating a peaceful settlement

• By personally leading troops to suppress the rebellion

• By passing new tax laws

• By declaring martial law

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