8th grade - chapter 8 round 1

What is the definition of "inauguration"?

• A formal ceremony ending a president's term

• A formal ceremony starting a president's term

• A casual meeting with the president

• A public holiday for the president

What is a "tariff"?

• A tax on exported goods

• A tax on imported goods

• A tax on domestic services

• A tax on luxury items

Which of the following was opposed by Jefferson?

• Establishment of a national bank

• Reduction of state debts

• Increase in military spending

• Expansion of the treasury department

What was the result of the compromise regarding the national capital in the United States?

• The capital remained in New York.

• The capital moved to the North.

• The capital moved to the South.

• The capital was abolished.

Who led the Federalist Party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

What was the role of John Jay in the establishment of the Federal Court System?

• First President

• First Chief Justice

• First Vice President

• First Secretary of State

What was the Proclamation of Neutrality issued by Washington in 1793?

• A declaration of war on Britain

• A policy of friendliness toward both France and Britain

• An alliance with France

• A trade agreement with Britain

What does the term "Impressment" refer to?

• Forcing American sailors to serve in the British navy

• Signing a peace treaty

• Establishing a new government

• Declaring war on France

What was the Jay Treaty primarily about?

• Limiting trade with France and arranging payment of debts to British banks

• Expanding trade with France and forgiving debts to British banks

• Establishing new forts in the Northwest

• Closing ports in the British West Indies to American trade

Who were the presidential candidates for the Democratic-Republicans in the Election of 1796?

• John Adams and Thomas Pinckney

• Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

• George Washington and John Jay

• James Madison and Alexander Hamilton