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WorksheetsWashington, Adams, Jefferson Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 40mins
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.
This political party heavily favored industry.
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
4.
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
5.
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
6.
Alexander Hamilton believed the future of America should be focused on:
a)
Industry
b)
Farming
7.
Thomas Jefferson wanted the nation to focus on:
a)
Industry and factories
b)
Farming and agriculture
8.
Washington's Proclamation of __________ stated the U.S. would stay out of foreign affairs such as the war waging in Europe between France and England.
a)
Independence
b)
Neutrality
c)
Tyranny
d)
Sectionalism
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.
Which two members of Washington's cabinet were considered political rivals?
a)
Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Jefferson
b)
Edmund Randolph & Henry Knox
c)
Thomas Jefferson & Edmund Randolph
d)
John Adams & Alexander Hamilton
11.
In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against 2 things. What were they?
a)
political parties and native americans
b)
permanent alliances & native americans
c)
political parties and permanent alliances
d)
native americans and the national bank
12.
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison founded the ______ party.
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
13.
Washington set up a group of advisors called the
a)
Cabinet
b)
Advisory
c)
Commanders
d)
Joint Chiefs of Staff
14.
Washington's Secretary of the Treasury, dealing with all financial matters of the country, was
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Jay
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
James Madison
15.
The Alien Act wanted to restrict the rights of
a)
women
b)
Native-Americans
c)
Immigrants
d)
Free Speech
16.
Some people felt the Sedition Act was unconstitutional because it violated
a)
right to make money
b)
rights to free speech
c)
right to create a military
17.
The election of 1796 had an unexpected outcome because
a)
It was the first time a woman was elected as president
b)
The president and vice-president were membes of different political parties
c)
There were more than 10 candidates running for office
d)
The first African-American was elected as President.
18.
During the XYZ Affair, France demanded a bribe from the U.S. What did the U.S. do?
a)
pay the bribe
b)
not pay the bribe
19.
A government's strategy in dealing with other nations is known as
a)
Foreign policy
b)
Military contracts
c)
Nullification
d)
Domestic policy
20.
During Adams presidency, the capitol of the U.S. was moved from Philadelphia to
a)
Boston
b)
Washington, D.C.
c)
Philadelphia
d)
Charleston
21.
George Washington pursued a foreign policy of neutrality during his administration because
a)
The U.S. needed time to gain economic and military strength
b)
Treaties were prohibited by the constitution
c)
The United states should not expand by force
d)
Alliance should be established with both France and England
22.
One goal of Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan was the establishment of what?
a)
Federal Income Tax
b)
National Bank
c)
Stock Exchange
d)
National Sales Tax
23.
As a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Thomas Jefferson was most likely to favor policies that led to a(n)
a)
growth in industrial area
b)
expansion of states' rights
c)
national bank for the country
d)
strong central government
24.
The XYZ Affair resulted in
a)
the growth of pro-French sentiment in the United States
b)
a formal alliance between England and the United States
c)
an undeclared war between the United States and France
d)
embarrassment for President Adams
25.
Which of the following WAS NOT TRUE of the Democratic-Republican Party?
a)
They opposed the national bank
b)
They supported the British
c)
They felt the "Common Man" should run the government
d)
They supported a strict interpretation of the Constitution
26.
Which of the following WAS NOT TRUE of the XYZ Affair?
a)
France was upset the the US didn't help France during war
b)
The US sent three delegates to France to negotiate peace
c)
France signed a treaty with the United States
d)
3 French representatives demanded a bribe from the US
27.
Which of the following was true of the Alien Acts?
a)
Required aliens be residents for 14 years before citizenship
b)
allowed president to imprison dangerous aliens
c)
made it a crime to falsely criticize the government
d)
Required aliens be residents for 5 years before citizenship
28.
Which president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
John Adams
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson
29.
Who had John Adams named to serve as chief justice of the Supreme Court?
a)
Aaron Burr.
b)
George Washington.
c)
John Marshall.
d)
Thomas Jefferson.
30.
Which British practice was a violation of neutral rights?
a)
Embargoes
b)
Smuggling
c)
Impressment
d)
U.S. trading
31.
The size of the United States was doubled with
a)
The adoption of New Orleans
b)
The exploration of Lewis and Clark.
c)
The Louisiana Purchase
d)
Zebulon Pike’s expedition.
32.
Which case gave the Supreme Court official "judicial review" of the Constitution? (confirmed its power)
a)
Adams v. Jefferson
b)
Jefferson v. Madison
c)
Marbury v. Madison
d)
Marshall v. Madison
33.
What was one of the goals of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?
a)
To build schools and libraries.
b)
To deliver documents to French officials.
c)
To establish trade with Canada
d)
To see if Natives in the west were friendly or aggressive
34.
The Sedition Act violated the _______?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
d)
Third Amendment
35.
Which of these men believed MOST in a strict interpretation or limits to the Constitution?
a)
Jefferson
b)
Hamilton
c)
Washington
d)
Adams
36.
Which of these would NOT likely be a supporter of Jefferson's political party?
a)
small farmers
b)
wealthy bankers
c)
plantation owners
d)
new immigrants
37.
Who did the U.S. purchase the Louisiana territory from?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
Mexico
d)
Native Americans
38.
What did Jefferson do to punish the British for Impressing American sailors?
a)
The Embargo Act
b)
The Stamp Act
c)
The Sugar Act
39.
The Embargo Act of 1807
a)
banned all U.S. imports and exports
b)
increased the amount of exports to France
c)
placed a heavy tax on all imported goods
d)
led to war with England
40.
The power of the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional is called
a)
judicial review
b)
jurisdiction
c)
authority of the courts
d)
an embargo
41.
What was the main purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
a)
To see how many new towns they could find.
b)
To make friends with the Native Americans in the West.
c)
To map out the new territory and conduct scientific experiments
d)
To see of they could find New Orleans.
42.
Which of these is true of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
It cut the size of the land area of US in half.
b)
It doubled the size of the land area of US.
c)
It doubled the size of the state of Georgia.
d)
It cut the population of the US. in half.
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