Lesson 12 Quiz EL

1. As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington’s foreign policy?

• aggression
• isolationism
• colonial expansion
• alliance expansion

2. Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of President Adams?

• attacks on U.S. ships
• refusal of France to pay loans
• Spanish invasion of the country
• British policies toward African Americans

3. What caused Washington to remain neutral in the war between Great Britain and France?

• He wanted to repay France for helping the US win against England
• America had a no standing army and a weak navy
• America had a strong standing army and navy
• Washington liked vacationing in Great Britain

4. What countries were to the north and southwest of the US following the revolution.

• Portugal and Africa
• Great Britain and Spain
• Spain and Mexico
• China and Korea

5. Which of these was an important achievement of John Adams’s administration?

• The nation was at peace.
• The country grew in size.
• The Federalist Party grew strong.
• The alliances with other countries were strengthened.

6. After going to war with each other, why did Great Britain and France seize U.S. merchant ships?

• They hoped to force the United States into the war.
• They hoped the United States would become their ally.
• They wanted the United States to pay a ransom for their ships.
• They hoped to prevent the United States from supplying their enemy.

7. Who was hurt most by Jefferson’s embargo on trade?

• France
• Great Britain
• North African pirates
• American sea workers

8. In what year did France declare war on England?

• 1593
• 1605
• 1776
• 1793

9. What were the names of the secret spies France sent to speak with the US?

• X, Y, Z
• A, B, C,
• 1, 2, 3
• 007

10. What was the result of Adams remaining neutral instead of declaring war?

• Won re-election
• Lost re--election
• Defeated France
• Defeated England