WorksheetsAmerican I - Unit 3
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 2hrs 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which political party wanted a government more like the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republicans
c)
Libertarians
d)
Whigs
2.
George Washington only served 2 terms.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Washington chose, ___________, as the title for the President.
a)
"Mr. President"
b)
"His Excellency"
c)
His Highness, the Protector of Our Liberties"
d)
"Mr. Big shot"
4.
This uprising challenged the stability of the young United States.
a)
Whiskey Rebellion
b)
Rise of the Regulators
c)
Washington's War
d)
Hamilton's Gambit
5.
This political party heavily favored industry.
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
6.
This cabinet member was responsible for creation of the Bank of the United States.
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Henry Knox
c)
Edmund Randolph
d)
Alexander Hamilton
7.
An international incident between US diplomats and French officials, during John Adams presidency, was called
a)
The XYZ Affair
b)
The Manhattan Project
c)
The French Connection
d)
The Watergate Scandal
8.
Which cabinet member did George Washington usually side with in debate?
a)
Henry Knox
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Edmund Randolph
9.
The Judiciary Act of 1787 established which of the following:
a)
It settled and established the Missouri Compromise
b)
Judicial Review
c)
The Supreme, Appeals, and Appellate Courts
d)
Deemed Jackson's decision to relocate the Cherokee unconstitutional
10.
Which of the following individuals did Washington appoint to be the first Secretary of the Treasury:
a)
John Adams
b)
Jefferson
c)
Monroe
d)
Hamilton
11.
Which of the following is most accurate about Jefferson and Hamilton:
a)
Jefferson and Hamilton did not get along because Hamilton was jealous Jefferson was the Secretary of the Treasury
b)
Jefferson differed from Hamilton because Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican and Hamilton was a Federalist
c)
Jefferson differed from Hamilton because Jefferson was a Federalist and Hamilton was a Democratic-Republican
d)
Jefferson felt the Louisiana Purchase was constitutional and Hamilton felt it was unconstitutional
12.
Which of the following was Washington's appointment as the first Secretary of State:
a)
Adams
b)
Jefferson
c)
Henry Knox
d)
Alexander Hamilton
13.
Which of the following positions would George Washington have most agreed with?
a)
Because the US was once part of Britain, the US should side with Britain against France
b)
Because France helped us win our independence, the US should side with them against Britain
c)
Because the US is a young nation and not prepared for war, we must remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances
d)
The US should be patient. Wait and see who appears as if they will when, then forge a permanent alliance with them.
14.
All of the following are true about the Whiskey Rebellion EXCEPT
a)
It was caused by farmers’ anger over “excessive” grain taxes
b)
George Washington sent in as many troops as he could to show the strength of the American army under the new Constitution
c)
It revealed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and the need for change
d)
The federal government easily defeated the rebels
15.
Which interpretation of the Constitution says that the Federal Government is limited to those powers specifically stated?
a)
Strict
b)
Loose
16.
Which cabinet member held a LOOSE interpretation of the Constitution?
a)
Edmund Randolph
b)
Henry Knox
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Alexander Hamilton
17.
Alien and Sedition Acts were implemented by...
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Aaron Burr
d)
James Madison
18.
Who won in the election of 1800
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Aaron Burr
d)
Justin Campbell....Yep I just did that....wooooow
19.
Thomas Jefferson tied with who in the Election of 1800
a)
Aaron Burr
b)
John Adams
c)
James Madison
d)
Bill Clinton
20.
Hamilton compromises to get his banking plan passed and the nation's capitol moves to Washington, DC. Where was it?
a)
Boston
b)
Philadephia
c)
Annapolis
d)
New York
21.
What power did the court case called Marbury v. Madison establish?
a)
Commerce regulation--the power of Congress to control trade between states.
b)
Judicial review-the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
c)
Taxation--The power of the national government to collect taxes.
d)
Appointment--The power of the president to appoint people to government positions.
22.
which amendment in the bill of rights limits the power of the national government?
a)
7
b)
9
c)
10
d)
4
23.
the 1st amendment primarily deals with
a)
right to bear arms and form a militia
b)
rights of the accused
c)
the right of self expression
d)
states rights
24.
Which of the following was the armistice that ended the War of 1812
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
Treaty of Ghent
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Adams-Onis Treaty
25.
The best victory for the U.S. in the War of 1812 is which of the following:
a)
Battle of Tippacanoe
b)
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
c)
Battle of New Orleans
d)
Battle of Yorktown
26.
Which of the following was in charge and supported financially the Lewis and Clark Expedition:
a)
Adams
b)
Jackson
c)
Jefferson
d)
Monroe
27.
The burning of the white house (depicted above) occurred during which of the following?
a)
The War of 1812
b)
The Revolutionary War
c)
The Whiskey Rebellion
d)
The Mexican American War
28.
How did Thomas Jefferson respond to the impressment of American soldiers by the British?
a)
He ordered the impressment of British soldiers
b)
He passed the Embargo Act of 1803
c)
He started the War of 1812
d)
He signed an alliance with France
29.
A Federalist favored what?
a)
A strong national government
b)
A national banking system
c)
The interests of merchants and businessmen
d)
All of the above
30.
Which of these men believed MOST in a strict interpretation or limits to the Constitution?
a)
Jefferson
b)
Hamilton
c)
Washington
d)
Adams
31.
Who promoted the idea of a national banking system, paying off debts, and issuing paper money to improve the nation's financial situation?
a)
Jefferson
b)
Washington
c)
Hamilton
d)
None of the above
32.
Which political party supported the interests of wealthy businessmen and trade with European countries?
a)
Republican
b)
Federalist
c)
Jeffersonian
d)
Democrat-Republican
33.
What was Washington's policy of "neutrality?"
a)
To favor the British in a war against France
b)
To favor the French in a war against Britain
c)
To not take sides in foreign wars
d)
To promote war to supply weapons and make money
34.
What angered Americans about the XYZ Affair?
a)
The French demanded a bribe & Americans were insulted
b)
Americans were concerned about the alphabet
c)
Americans were insulted by the British
d)
The French Revolution had gone off course
35.
What was/is an alien in the Alien and Sedition Act?
a)
A creature from outer space
b)
A foreigner to the U.S.
c)
A citizen of the U.S.
d)
None of the Aboove
36.
What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?
a)
To promote immigration
b)
To limit immigration
c)
To promote free speech
d)
To limit free speech
37.
What is the defintion of IMPRESSMENT?
a)
British capturing American sailors
b)
Showing off to the person next to you
c)
Forcing Native Americans west of the Mississippi
d)
British giving guns and ammunition to Native Americans
38.
Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun were both Southern Congressmen who had aggressive views towards the British and wanted action. These views got them the title of what?
a)
Radical Republicans
b)
Whigs
c)
War Hawks
d)
Southern Separatist
39.
Federal law is superior over state law when the two conflict
a)
Dred Scott v. Sanford
b)
Mapp v. Ohio
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland
d)
Engel v. Vitale
40.
Ruling establishes federal control of interstate commerce
a)
Dred Scott v Sandford
b)
Gibbons v Ogden
c)
McCulloch v Worcester
d)
Tyson v Mayweather
41.
Which groups power is upheld in the Supreme Court in McCulloch V. Maryland and Gibbons V. Ogden?
a)
federal government
b)
state governments
c)
federal and state government
d)
none of the above
42.
What song did Francis Scott Key write while he was a British POW.
a)
America the Beautiful
b)
Battle Hymn of the Republic
c)
American Woman
d)
The Star Spangled Banner
43.
Who was the Native American warrior that tried to unite the tribes against the Americans?
a)
Squanto
b)
Tenskatawa
c)
Crazy Horse
d)
Tecumseh
44.
What major Supreme Court case established the precedence of Judicial Review?
a)
Marbury V. Madison
b)
Plessy V. Ferguson
c)
Brown V. Board of Education
d)
Gideon V. Wainwright
45.
What country did the United States purchase the Louisiana territory from?
a)
Portugal
b)
Spain
c)
England
d)
France
46.
Aaron Burr shot and killed this famous politician in a duel.
a)
John Adams
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
William Henry Harrison
d)
Alexander Hamilton
47.
The Democratic Republicans were founded based on the views of ____________?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
George Washinton
d)
John Marshall
48.
Who did NOT support the National Bank?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
49.
Who had a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
50.
Which political party believed that the wealthy and well educated should lead the nation?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
51.
Which political party believed that the government gets it authority from the people, who are the source of power in a democracy, a.k.a. popular sovereignty?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
52.
What is Judicial Review?
a)
Congress oversees Supreme Court decisions
b)
Congress reviews appointments of Supreme Court judges
c)
Judicial branch monitors Presidential elections
d)
Supreme Court can declare an act of Congress unconstitutional
53.
What unpopular act signed by Jefferson said that the U.S. could not trade with any foreign nation?
a)
Non-Intercourse Act
b)
Embargo Act
c)
Navigation Act
d)
Nullification Act
54.
Who was tied with Jefferson in the Election of 1800 and ultimately became Vice President ?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
John Adams
c)
Aaron Burr
55.
Who were the two explorers that explored much of the Louisiana territory and eventually made it to the Pacific Ocean?
a)
Louis and Clakson
b)
Lewis and Clark
c)
Dewey and Lewey
d)
Zebulon Pike
56.
What did Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans believe about the national government?
a)
It should be big and powerful
b)
It should be small and limited in power
c)
It should be equal to the power of the states
57.
An important guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition was __________.
a)
Zebulon Pike
b)
the Prophet
c)
Sacagawea
d)
Tecumseh
58.
Madison's argument that Congress could not establish a national bank because it was not among the enumerated powers is an example of ________ of the Constitution.
a)
loose interpretation
b)
strict interpretation
59.
What was the main thrust of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan for the United States?
a)
That the federal government repay war bonds in full.
b)
That all paper money issued by individual states be redeemed for silver.
60.
In exchange for Southern support for Hamilton's plan, the government promised to
a)
repay poor farmers who had sold their bonds to speculators.
b)
repeal the Tariff of 1789.
c)
move the nation's capital to the South.
d)
relieve Southern states of their tax burden.
61.
Which of the following was a tenet of the Democratic-Republican Party?
a)
concern over the growing power of the Southern states
b)
a belief that the U.S. should rapidly industrialize
c)
strong support for states' rights
d)
the desire for a strong national bank
62.
What caused the initial factions within Congress that resulted in the nation's first political parties?
a)
how the government handled the Whiskey Rebellion
b)
Hamilton's financial plans
c)
Washington's veto of key legislation
d)
arguments over new constitutional amendments
63.
What global events caused tensions within the U.S. and diplomatic problems for Washington?
a)
the French Revolution and the subsequent war between England and France
b)
the seizure by England of French holdings in the Caribbean
c)
a war between Spain and France over colonies in North America
d)
the rise of Napoleon in France and his unpopular policies
64.
The "necessary and proper" clause in the Constitution created what kind of power?
a)
enumerated
b)
implied
65.
Twelve Native American nations agreed to give up part of southern Ohio and Indiana in exchange for a yearly payment from the government in the
a)
XYZ Affair.
b)
Treaty of Greenville.
66.
In his Farewell Address, President Washington warned Americans
a)
that they should create political parties.
b)
that states should be sovereign.
c)
against westward expansion.
d)
against making alliances with other countries.
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