WorksheetsNew Nation (Ch. 9 & 10)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Political principle that states "that the court must either decide that a case conform to the law" or "conform to the constitution" if they are not aligned.
a)
judicial review
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
executive review
d)
legislative review
2.
In the case Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court declared a law to be
a)
constitutional
b)
unconstitutional
c)
confirmed the Supreme Court has more power than the other two branches.
d)
Confirmed that Supreme Court had less power than the other two branches.
3.
The Federalists made a last gasp attempt to maintain power by
a)
repealing the Alien and Sedition Acts
b)
Supporting Aaron Burr for President
c)
passing the Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
plotting a revolution to prevent the election of Thomas Jefferson.
4.
How did Washington set precedent as the first President of the United States?
a)
Ran for president 4 times.
b)
Was called "Your Majesty"
c)
Lowered taxes when people complained.
d)
Consulted with a cabinet of advisors.
5.
What did President Thomas Jefferson decide to do in 1803?
a)
Purchase the Louisiana Territory
b)
Pass the Alien and Sedition Acts
c)
Sold the Louisiana Territory
d)
Sign the Treaty of Barbary Pirates
6.
Which of the following is not supported by this chart?
a)
The Embargo Act had a negative impact on US exports.
b)
The war with Britain and France helped improve the US economy
c)
US exports were higher in 1812 than they were in 1800
d)
US exports were low in 1808
7.
Which Vice President killed Alexander Hamilton?
a)
Aaron Burr
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
8.
How did Alexander Hamilton die?
a)
heart attack
b)
poisoned
c)
duel
d)
old age
9.
The following were causes of what conflict:
-Violating American Rights at Sea
-Impressement
-Support for Native American resistance
-Violating American Rights at Sea
-Impressement
-Support for Native American resistance
a)
American Revolution
b)
War of 1812
c)
Spanish American War
d)
Civil War
10.
Where did most battles of the War of 1812 take place?
a)
near the Great lakes
b)
in the south
c)
near Washington DC
d)
in Great Britain
11.
Which of the following men built a strong confederacy among Native Americans in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan?
a)
William Henry Harrison
b)
the Prophet
c)
Tecumseh
d)
Henry Clay
12.
Which of the following is an example of a foreign policy?
a)
ordering immigrants out of the country during wartime.
b)
remaining neutral in a dispute between two other nations.
c)
arresting a newspaper editor who criticizes the nation's involvement in a war.
d)
electing an immigrant to a government office
13.
The first two political parties in the US were
a)
Democrats & Republicans
b)
Donkeys & Elephants
c)
Federalists & Democratic-Republicans
d)
Patriots & Loyalists
14.
How did George Washington feel about political parties?
a)
they helped with national unity.
b)
they helped make issues clear to the voters.
c)
they split the nation
d)
the Federalist party was the best.
15.
All of the following were goals of exploring the Louisiana Territory, except
a)
Establishing good relations with Native Americans.
b)
Detailed maps of the territory.
c)
Detailed notes on land, plants, and animals.
d)
Ignoring information about people and land they explored.
16.
What song was written during the Battle of Fort McHenry during the war of 1812?
a)
Star Spangled Banner
b)
America the Beautiful
c)
Battle Hymn of the Republic
d)
Pledge of Allegiance
17.
Some people felt that the Sedition Acts violated which right?
a)
right to peacefully assemble.
b)
right to bear arms
c)
freedom of religion
d)
freedom of speech
18.
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Ghent
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Versailles
d)
Treaty of New Orleans
19.
Which of the following was not an outcome of the War of 1812?
a)
British gave up land claims in the Northwest Territory.
b)
US Patriotism grew
c)
US Manufacturing grew
d)
British decided to keep New Orleans
20.
How did Thomas Jefferson instruct Lewis and Clark to treat Native Americans?
a)
Ignore them
b)
Go to war with them
c)
Be friendly and neighborly
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