Unit 5 Shaping a New Nation 1/30/25

Which recommendation did George Washington make in his Farewell Address?

• The United States should seek new foreign territories.

• The United States should avoid long-term foreign alliances.

• The United States should invite long-term foreign investment.

• The United States should assist in foreign democratic revolutions.

How did the Haitian Revolution help the United States expand its territory?

• France moved its forces from Haiti to Canada, allowing the United States to control Haiti in its place.

• France relocated its troops from Haiti to Mexico, allowing the United States to control Haiti in its place.

• France abandoned its military ambitions in North America and sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States.

• France surrendered its colonies across the Caribbean Sea, giving control of those colonies to the United States.

Why did an opposition party form during George Washington's presidency?

• They were unhappy that Washington supported Federalist policies.

• They were unhappy that Washington supported the Anti-Federalists.

• They were unhappy that Washington supported Jeffersonian policies.

• They were unhappy that Washington supported Democratic-Republican policies.

Which presidential tradition did Washington begin during his administration?

• serving only two terms

• selecting the sitting vice president

• delivering the State of the Union address in writing

• converting rooms inside the White House for offices

What was one effect of the Alien and Sedition Acts on U.S. society?

• A. After a public outcry, President Adams vetoed the laws.

• B. The laws were used to deport British residents, causing a declaration of war.

• C. The Supreme Court established judicial review when it reviewed these laws.

• D. The laws were used to arrest opponents of the Federalist Party.

What was the impact of John Adam's decision to publicize the XYZ Affair?

• It aroused support for aid to England.

• It led to a declaration of war with France.

• It turned public opinion against the French.

• It resulted in the signing of a treaty with England.

How did President John Adams defend U.S. shipping during the Quasi-War with France?

• by building up the U.S. Navy

• by strengthening the U.S. Army

• by officially declaring war on France

• by paying French diplomats to keep peace

Which event took place during the Jefferson administration and significantly affected the power of the Supreme Court?

• the passage of the Embargo Act of 1807

• the repeal of the Alien and Sedition Acts

• the practice of appointing justices for life

• the establishment of the power of judicial review

How was the presidential election of 1800 different from previous elections?

• The winner was selected by the Electoral College.

• The winner was selected by the House of Representatives.

• It was the first to have the president and vice president elected as a united slate.

• It was the first to have the president and vice president elected during different months.

What was one objective of the original group honored in this image? Lewis an Clark Expedition.

• to claim new territory for the nation

• to build trading posts along the frontier

• to establish the boundaries of the country

• to search for a direct waterway across the continent