U.S. History Quiz

In what year did the United States government, designed by the Constitution, begin operating?

• 1789

• 1793

• 1795

• 1790

Who was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was the name of the controversial French minister to the U.S.?

• Citizen Genet

• Charles Maurice

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis XVI

What treaty did John Jay attempt to resolve the dispute with the British?

• 1795 Jay Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

What was Talleyrand's reaction to the American commissioners' request for an audience?

• Irritated

• Pleased

• Indifferent

• Excited

Who did the American team meet with on October 21?

• Talleyrand

• Pierre Bellamy

• Lucien Hauteval and Hottinguer

• The French President

What did Pinckney state about the American position on offering a bribe?

• They would consider it.

• They had spoken to that point very explicitly.

• They were open to negotiation.

• They would offer a small amount.

What was the French Foreign Minister's stance on the loan?

• It was negotiable.

• It was an absolute sine qua non.

• It was unnecessary.

• It was a minor issue.

What did the Americans protest against?

• French military actions

• French conduct and language

• French trade policies

• French immigration laws

What was Gerry's reason for staying in France?

• To negotiate a trade deal

• To prevent war between the two countries

• To explore the French countryside

• To meet with George Washington