Unit 2 study guide Beta

George Washington was chosen as the first President of the United States in 1789 because:

• he was widely respected for his leadership during the American Revolution.

• he was the author of the Declaration of Independence.

• he was the governor of New York at the time.

• he was the oldest founding father.

War broke out in Europe in 1793 between Britain and France because:

• France declared war on Britain after the French Revolution.

• Britain invaded France to expand its territory.

• Britain and France disagreed over trade with America.

• France wanted to form an alliance with Spain against Britain.

President Washington chose “neutrality” in the conflict between France and Britain because:

• he wanted to keep the United States out of European wars and avoid entangling alliances.

• he wanted to support France against Britain.

• he wanted to support Britain against France.

• he wanted to expand U.S. territory by joining the war.

The Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties formed as a result of differing views on how the new nation should be governed.

• They formed due to differing views on how the new nation should be governed.

• They formed because both groups wanted a monarchy.

• They formed to support the British in the Revolutionary War.

• They formed to oppose the writing of the Constitution.

Washington gives us a warning during his “Farewell Speech” in 1796.

• He warns against forming permanent alliances with foreign nations.

• He encourages the formation of political parties.

• He urges the United States to expand westward immediately.

• He supports involvement in European wars.

7. President Washington set a “precedence” for future presidents by establishing which of the following examples?

• Serving only two terms, creating a Cabinet, and delivering a Farewell Address

• Declaring war without Congress, abolishing the Cabinet, and serving three terms

• Refusing to appoint advisors, ignoring Congress, and never giving public speeches

• Serving as both President and Supreme Court Justice, creating political parties, and refusing to step down

President John Adams issues the Alien Act and Sedition Act to:

• suppress opposition and strengthen national security

• encourage immigration and free speech

• reduce government power and promote democracy

• support states' rights over federal authority

The Quasi-War with France was:

• an undeclared naval conflict between the United States and France in the late 18th century

• a full-scale land war between the United States and France in the 19th century

• a trade agreement between the United States and France

• a civil war within France involving the United States

The Presidential Election of 1800 was significant because:

• it marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the United States.

• it resulted in the immediate abolition of slavery.

• it was the first election in which women could vote.

• it led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.

The Marbury vs. Madison (1803) Supreme Court case established which important power for the United States Supreme Court?

• The power of judicial review

• The power to impeach the President

• The power to create laws

• The power to appoint justices