WorksheetsEarly Republic to Jackson (Review)
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"
a)
James Madison
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
George Washington
d)
William Paterson
2.
Who was the first President of the United States?
a)
George Washington
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
3.
This group created essays that tried to convince people to vote for ratification of the Constitution
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-federalist
4.
A group of selected advisors that helped Washington with issues in office?
a)
Congress
b)
Police
c)
Cabinet
d)
Jury
5.
Who was first Secretary of Treasury ?
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
George Mason
6.
Tax on imported goods
a)
Bonds
b)
Tariffs
c)
Debt
d)
Revenue
7.
Who created the national bank in order to help with the nation's national debt?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
c)
Washington
d)
Adams
8.
An action that is used as an example or guide for future actions
a)
precedent
b)
president
c)
foreign policy
d)
edict
9.
The largest problem facing Washington when he became president was -
a)
His lack of military experience
b)
His indecision on location on a national capital
c)
The national debt
d)
Native Americans
10.
A government's strategy in dealing with other nations is known as
a)
Foreign policy
b)
Military contracts
c)
Nullification
d)
Domestic policy
11.
The slogan "Millions for defense, but to one cent for tribute" became a popular response to the
a)
ABC affair
b)
IOU affair
c)
XYZ affair
d)
Jay Treaty
12.
Which political party favored the Alien and Sedition Acts?
a)
Democratic Party
b)
Democratic-Republican Party
c)
Republican Party
d)
Federalist Party
13.
Under this act, the President gained the power to imprison or deport citizens of other countries residing in the United States
a)
Alien Act
b)
Naturalization Act
c)
Sedition Act
d)
Immigration Act
14.
Under this act, it was against the law to criticize government officials unless you could prove everything you said.
a)
Alien Act
b)
Sedition Act
c)
Naturalization Act
d)
Virginia-Kentucky Resolution
15.
Thomas Jefferson was from what political party
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti Federalist
c)
Democratic Republican
16.
John Adams was from what Political Party
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti Federalist
c)
Democratic Republican
17.
Vice President under Washington
a)
Adams
b)
Jefferson
c)
Hamilton
18.
John Adams appointed ___________ as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
a)
John Quincy Adams
b)
Thomas Pinckney
c)
John Marshall
19.
What two states passed resolutions to nullify the Alien and Sedition Acts
a)
Indiana and Ohio
b)
New York and Massachusetts
c)
Kentucky and Virginia
20.
What two individuals wanted to block the Alien and Sedition Acts
a)
Madison and Burr
b)
Madison and Jefferson
c)
Madison and Washington
21.
What was Washington's policy during the war between France and England?
a)
Stay neutral
b)
Help France
c)
Help England
d)
Catch them all
22.
Who was a leader of the Federalist Party?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Donald Trump
d)
Trevor Noah
23.
What did Chief Justice John Marshall establish the power of?
a)
Declaring war
b)
Commanding troops
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Marshall Law
24.
President Jefferson stopped all trade during the war between France and England. What is this action called?
a)
Tariff
b)
Amendment
c)
Eminent Domain
d)
Embargo
25.
Why did the US become angry with the British Navy at this time?
a)
Impressments
b)
Conscription
c)
didn't share the tea
d)
Taxing them
26.
What city was captured and burned by the British during The War of 1812?
a)
Washington D.C.
b)
New York
c)
Los Angeles
d)
Boston
27.
What hero saved a painting of George Washington from being burned?
a)
Dolley Madison
b)
Michelle Obama
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
Salazar Slytherin
28.
The Star Spangled Banner was written during which battle?
a)
Lake Erie
b)
Battle of the Five Armies
c)
Ft. McHenry Washington D.C
d)
Battle of Hogwart
29.
What general defeated the British at New Orleans?
a)
General Andrew Jackson
b)
General William Harrison
c)
General Trevor Noah
d)
General Papas Fritas
30.
President Monroe's Monroe Doctrine stated what?
a)
The British should get out of Canada
b)
All pizza must be $5
c)
Europe should leave America alone
d)
Russia should have Oregon
31.
Advised the U.S. to stay "neutral" in its relations with other nations" and to avoid political parties.
a)
War of 1812
b)
Washington's Farewell Address
c)
Washington's State of the Union Address
d)
Monroe Doctrine
32.
All of the following are true about the Democratic-Republican Party EXCEPT
a)
Favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution
b)
Were against the creation of a National Bank
c)
Supported by Farmers and Laborers
d)
Favored a strong National Government
33.
The right of the Supreme Court to determine if a law violates the Constitution (Unconstitutional).
a)
Right of Sedition
b)
Original Jurisdiction
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Precedent
34.
The 1803 court decision that gave the Supreme Court the right to determine whether or not a law violates the Constitution (Judicial Review)
a)
Worcester vs Georgia
b)
Gibbons vs Ogden
c)
McCulloch vs Maryland
d)
Marbury vs Madison
35.
3rd President of the United States best known for purchasing the Louisiana Territory
a)
James Monroe
b)
James Madison
c)
John Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
36.
What law deported immigrants who criticized the U.S. government?
a)
States' Rights
b)
XYZ Affair
c)
Alien & Sedition Acts
d)
Whiskey Rebellion
37.
Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?
a)
James Monroe
b)
James Madison
c)
John Marshall
d)
Andrew Jackson
38.
What President closed the Western Hemisphere (Latin America) to European expansion or interference?
a)
James Oglethorpe
b)
James Madison
c)
James Monroe
d)
James Armistead
39.
Washington’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion
a)
Led to a reduction of the excise tax
b)
Supported the doctrine of states’ rights.
c)
Showed the strength of the national government and the rebellion would not be tolerated
d)
Confirmed the rights of individuals to protest unfair laws
40.
Alexander Hamilton's economic plan was designed to...
a)
help build the national economy
b)
encourage British imports
c)
prevent Congressional control over interstate commerce
d)
strengthen the powers of the state governments
41.
George Washington warned Americans that by forming _____________they risked weakening and dividing the nation.
a)
states
b)
political parties
c)
the Constitution
d)
the Supreme Court
42.
This act looked to limit free speech, and made it illegal to say or publish anything false or insulting towards the government
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
XYZ Affair
c)
Alien Act
d)
Sedition Act
43.
Which power did the U.S. Supreme Court establish in Marbury v. Madison?
a)
judicial review
b)
hearing appeals from lower federal courts
c)
deciding cases involving two or more states
d)
extending the power of the executive branch
44.
The Embargo Act of 1807 stated.....
a)
France would stop all trade to the U.S.
b)
the U.S. would put a tariff on all British goods
c)
Spain would cede (give up) Florida to the U.S.
d)
American ships were prohibited from trading with European nations
45.
Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality and Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807 were all efforts to.....
a)
avoid political conflicts with European nations
b)
directly support European revolutions
c)
aid Great Britain in its war against France
d)
promote military alliances
46.
Who was first Secretary of Treasury ?
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
47.
The largest problem facing Washington when he became president was -
a)
His lack of military experience
b)
His indecision on location on a national capital
c)
The national debt
d)
Native Americans
48.
What was considered the main accomplishment of Alexander Hamilton?
a)
He helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase
b)
He created the Bank of the United States
c)
He was the first Secretary of State
d)
He founded the Democratic Republican political party
49.
How many terms did GW serve as President of the US?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
50.
Protective tariffs are taxes placed on imported goods. They are designed to protect
a)
American businesses
b)
American farmers
c)
American banks
d)
American gov’ts
51.
Which President warned other nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
James Madison
d)
James Monroe
52.
Which political group interpreted the Constitution loosely?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti Federalists
53.
During which war did the disruption of trade cause America to start manufacturing its own goods?
a)
Revolutionary War
b)
War of 1812
c)
Civil War
d)
World War I
54.
Impressment of soldiers by the British caused which war?
a)
Revolutionary War
b)
War of 1812
c)
Civil War
d)
World War I
55.
President Monroe's Monroe Doctrine stated what?
a)
The British should get out of Canada
b)
All pizza must be $5
c)
Europe should leave America alone
d)
Russia should have Oregon
56.
What general defeated the British at New Orleans?
a)
General Andrew Jackson
b)
General William Harrison
c)
General Trevor Noah
d)
General Papas Fritas
57.
The Monroe Doctrine wanted European Countries to stay out of the _____.
a)
west
b)
east
c)
south
d)
north
58.
Which president is responsible for the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Thomas Monroe
b)
James Monroe
c)
George Monroe
d)
John Monroe
59.
Tecumseh
a)
tried to unite numerous Indian tribes.
b)
was victorious at the Battle of Thames River.
c)
supported the American invasion of Canada.
d)
d. was part of the War Hawks.
60.
James Monroe
a)
tried to unite all Indian tribes in America.
b)
kept Europe out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
c)
was the only Federalist President.
d)
was part of the War Hawks in Congress.
61.
The Monroe Doctrine made the United States a defender of other smaller countries in the Western Hemisphere.
a)
True
b)
False
62.
The Election of 1800 was very different from the previous Presidential elections. How was the Election of 1800 different?
a)
all of the candidates for president were from the same political party
b)
George Washington decided to come out of retirement and run for President again.
c)
Alexander Hamilton became the first President not to be born in the United States.
d)
there was a tie between the two Democratic-Republican candidates.
63.
One of the most important powers given to the Supreme Court is judicial review. What is judicial review?
a)
the power of the court to choose who will be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b)
the court has the power to impeach the President
c)
the power to review all laws to make sure they do not violate the Constitution
d)
the ability to fire any public employee
64.
What did the embargo do?
a)
it allowed pirates to enter the US
b)
the embargo benefitted U.S. merchants because they could trade with whoever they wanted
c)
the embargo prevented sailors for talking to the President
d)
the embargo stopped trade with all foreign countries
65.
As war neared, War Hawks began influencing U.S. government. What is a War Hawk?
a)
a British soldier who did not want to fight another war in America
b)
a French merchant who wanted to continue trading with Britain
c)
an American Indian who wanted the United States to leave Native American land
d)
a United States westerner who wanted the U.S. to declare war against Britain
66.
When the War of 1812 broke out, the British placed a blockade on the American coast. What was the purpose of this blockade?
a)
to protect the American coast from pirates
b)
to prevent American ships from trading with foreign countries
c)
to attack submarines headed for America
d)
to kill the dangerous sharks that lived in the Atlantic Ocean
67.
What did the Monroe Doctrine say?
a)
Monroe said that S. America was going to be added to the United States
b)
Monroe told European countries to stay out of the Americas
c)
Monroe said that the Western Hemisphere had the best countries of the world
d)
He said that the United States should just give money to help Australia
68.
What is impressment?
a)
capturing and forcing American sailors to work on British boats
b)
stealing American ships
c)
the right to vote
d)
joining the French Army
69.
What battle during the War of 1812 was fought even though the war was over?
a)
Battle of Trenton
b)
Battle of New Orleans
c)
Battle of Saratoga
d)
Battle of Paoli
70.
Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from
a)
the rich and well-born.
b)
Native Americans.
c)
the common people.
d)
states' rights supporters.
71.
Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as
a)
the spoils system.
b)
Jacksonian democracy.
c)
mudslinging.
d)
a corrupt bargain.
72.
The Nullification Crisis was triggered y strong opposition to the
a)
Force Bill.
b)
Indian Removal Act.
c)
Tariff of Abominations.
d)
Bank of the United States.
73.
Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?
a)
the rich and well-born
b)
Native Americans
c)
the common people
d)
states' rights supporters
74.
Jacksonian Democracy
a)
an informal group of trusted advisers who sometimes met in the White House kitchen
b)
The practice of giving government jobs to political backers
c)
The period of expanding democracy in the 1820s and 1830s
d)
The Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional
75.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
a)
Francis Scott Kay
b)
Francis Scott Kane
c)
Francis Scott Key
d)
Francis Scott Keen
76.
Did Missouri have slaves after the Missouri Compromise?
a)
Yes
b)
No
77.
What other state came into the Union with the Missouri Compromise?
a)
Massachusetts
b)
Missouri
c)
Maine
d)
Minnesota
78.
In the Missouri Compromise, what state was allowed to enter as a slave state?
a)
Missouri
b)
Maine
c)
Kentucky
d)
Ohio
79.
Where was the Missouri Compromise line?
a)
36-30 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
b)
46-40 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
c)
56-50 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
d)
66-60 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
80.
What movement inspired people to become more religious and increased church attendance?
a)
Abolitionism
b)
Feminism
c)
The Second Great Awakening
d)
Manifest Destiny
81.
Jackson's handling of the Nullification Crisis was most upsetting to
a)
the Rich and well-born.
b)
Native Americans.
c)
the common people.
d)
states' rights supporters.
82.
Who was most upset by Jackson's crusade to destroy the Bank of the United States?
a)
the rich and well-born
b)
Native Americans
c)
the common people
d)
states' rights supporters
83.
Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the "common man". Which is the best description of what this means?
a)
He made himself relatable to the average American.
b)
He limited the amount of voters by increasing property requirements
c)
He supported transportation growth
d)
He came from a wealthy family in the upper class
84.
Which of the following is the best definition for the spoils system?
a)
a bribe
b)
choosing the most qualified applicant for the job
c)
voting for the best candidate to represent the public
d)
rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected
85.
What is the main criticism of the spoils system?
a)
It rewards political loyalty
b)
It is based on merit
c)
It often leads to unqualified people getting jobs
d)
It promotes diversity
86.
What does the Indian Removal Act do?
a)
Pushes all Native Americans into Florida
b)
Allows Georgia to use Native Americans as slaves
c)
Enacts the policy of assimilation
d)
Moves Native Americans west beyond the Mississippi River
87.
Why is the path Native Americans moved west on called the Trail of Tears?
a)
The trail was under water
b)
It stands for the loss of land
c)
So many died along the way due to starvation exposure and disease
d)
There was much fighting and conflict along the way
88.
Did Andrew Jackson support the National bank?
a)
yes
b)
no
89.
Which of the following would have been most likely to support Andrew Jackson in the presidential elections of 1828 and 1832?
a)
Wealthy Northern factory owners
b)
The owner of a small farm in the West
c)
A Cherokee Indian leader
d)
A member of the Whig Party
90.
This political leader, in his “Exposition and Protest,” claimed that South Carolina had the right to nullify, or refuse to observe, federal tariffs passed in the 1830s.
a)
Daniel Webster
b)
John C. Calhoun
c)
Henry Clay
d)
William Lloyd Garrison
91.
How did President Andrew Jackson respond when the state of South Carolina claimed the right to secede in the nullification crisis of 1833?
a)
He agreed with them, and encouraged them to leave the Union
b)
He threatened to take military action, supported by the Force Bill
c)
He tried to satisfy them by getting rid of the tariff
d)
He ignored the issue, hoping it would go away
92.
Andrew Jackson was a leader of the _____ Party.
a)
Republican
b)
Whig
c)
American
d)
Democratic
93.
Which of the following Presidents promised to destroy the national bank and would pull all the government money from the bank when elected:
a)
William Henry Harrison
b)
John Quincy Adams
c)
John Tyler
d)
Andrew Jackson
94.
Which of the following established that Jackson had no right to relocate Native Americans from their lands?
a)
Marbury vs. Madison
b)
Dred Scot vs. Sanford
c)
Worchester vs. Georgia
d)
McCullough vs. Maryland
95.
Who was our seventh president:
a)
John Quincy Adams
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
James Polk
d)
William Henry Harrison
96.
Jacksonian Democracy (universal male suffrage) favored
a)
New Englanders
b)
The “common man”
c)
Native Americans and blacks
d)
Wealthy landowners
97.
What effect did the Tariff of Abominations have on America under Andrew Jackson?
a)
fostered the nation's hatred of British companies
b)
fueled the gas industry
c)
fueled growing sectional differences within the country
d)
favored the South's agriculture-based economy
98.
Why did Southerners oppose tariffs in the early 1800s?
a)
decreased the price of goods they needed
b)
angered their European trading partners
c)
benefited only northern merchants
d)
were higher in the South than in the North
99.
What was the Southern economy based on?
a)
manufacturing
b)
livestock
c)
agriculture
d)
service industry
100.
Why were many more people allowed to vote during Andrew Jackson's presidency?
a)
A man didn't have to own property anymore to vote
b)
tariffs were lowered
c)
women gained the right to vote
d)
African Americans were allowed to vote
101.
Which term is connected with a state quitting the United States?
a)
Nullification
b)
Annexation
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
Secession
102.
Which statement about the “Trail of Tears” is accurate?
a)
President Andrew Jackson opposed the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia.
b)
Large numbers of Cherokee were forced to relocate during the winter months.
c)
Chief Justice John Marshall ordered the Cherokee Indians to move westwards.
d)
The Cherokee were moved because they lacked a written alphabet.
103.
Who thought that individual states had the right to nullify federal laws?
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
Henry Clay
c)
John C. Calhoun
d)
Martin Van Buren
104.
During the nullification crisis, what was really being tested?
a)
the right to ignore Supreme Court decisions
b)
the rights of states to override federal laws
c)
the right of states to secede from the United States
d)
the right to pass federal laws that benefited certain regions
105.
One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by —
a)
•eliminating property qualifications for voting
b)
•recognizing a woman’s right to vote
c)
extending citizenship to American Indian tribes
106.
Tax on imports
a)
Textiles
b)
Tariffs
c)
Spoils system
d)
Indian Removal
107.
Court ruling that said states could not interfere with the power of Congress to regulate interstate trade
a)
McCulloch v. Maryland
b)
Gibbons v. Ogden
c)
Worcester v. Georgia
d)
Marbury v. Madison
108.
Court ruling that stated the National Bank was constitutional
a)
McCulloch v. Maryland
b)
Gibbons v. Ogden
c)
Worcester v. Georgia
d)
Marbury v. Madison
109.
the right to vote
a)
suffrage
b)
tariff
c)
textile
d)
embargo
110.
Which branch of government do we associate with John Marshall? (Hint: courts)
a)
state
b)
executive
c)
judicial
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