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WorksheetsUnit 4 Test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3hrs 25mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the —
a)
Principal Judiciary Review
b)
state-level supreme courts
c)
organization of the federal court system.
d)
educational requirements for federal judges
2.
President George Washington set an important precedent by —
a)
issuing the first pocket veto of proposed legislation.
b)
not seeking re-election after two terms as president.
c)
establishing the annual State of the Union address
d)
making Washington the new capital Washington, DC, as the nation's capital
3.
Which of the following statements about the Whiskey Rebellion is correct?
a)
the new government to overwhelm ed Indian troops.
b)
the new government enforced its authority over citizens in all states.
c)
It let the new government to expand beyond the original thirteen states.
d)
It demonstrated the ability of the new limited the power of the president through checks and balances.
4.
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
a)
Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
b)
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.
c)
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.
d)
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.
5.
According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation’s economy?
a)
The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
b)
The abolition of consumption taxes C The creation of a trade alliance with France.
c)
The abolition of consumption taxes
d)
The establishment of a national bank
6.
According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation’s economy?
a)
The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
b)
The abolition of consumption taxes C The creation of a trade alliance with France.
c)
The abolition of consumption taxes
d)
The establishment of a national bank
7.
What is the most likely outcome of the US government imposing protective tariffs on US trade?
a)
American goods would be less expensive in foreign countries.
b)
American goods would be more expensive in foreign countries.
c)
Foreign goods would be more expensive in the United States.
d)
Foreign goods would be less expensive in the United States.
8.
The first political parties in the United States were established in the 1790s largely because of political differences between —
a)
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
b)
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine
c)
George Washington and James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
9.
Which prominent Revolutionary figure was against the formation of American political parties?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
10.
Which of the following was among the original political parties in the United States?
a)
Republican
b)
Federalist
c)
Independent
d)
Democrat
11.
Which of these slogans might a Federalist shouted at a party rally?
a)
Central government over All!
b)
State Rule!
c)
Power to the People!
d)
Jefferson for President!
12.
Which of the following financial issues plagued the leaders of the new American republic?
a)
Setting tax rates
b)
Paying off war debts
c)
Establishing a stock market
d)
Determining the price of gold
13.
As the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton was best known for his creation of —
a)
federal mint
b)
a national bank
c)
the internal revenue service
d)
the securities and exchange system
14.
Which statement about President George Washington's foreign policy is correct?
a)
He adopted a position of neutrality.
b)
he supported expansion into British Canada
c)
He entered into alliances with European Powers
d)
He provided French revolutionaries with military aid.
15.
A statement saying the U.S. would not take sides in the war between England and France. This was known as the —
a)
Proclamation of 1793.
b)
Washington Proclamation
c)
Proclamation of Neutralty
d)
Emancipation Proclamation
16.
The main threat faced by Americans in the Northwest Territories was
a)
tornadoes that destroyed much of the farmland.
b)
Native American tribes supplied with guns and ammunition by the British
c)
Native American attacks on supply lines
d)
harsh winter conditions and inadequate forts.
17.
Thomas Jefferson differed from Alexander Hamilton in that he
a)
believed that the American Economy would do best if it relied on large manufacturers.
b)
believed that a strong central government was the best.
c)
believed that buying bonds at a cheap price would help the economy grow.
d)
believed that the American Economy would do best if it relied on agriculture.
18.
The ______ is a body of delegates from each state that represents the people’s vote in choosing the president.
a)
Democratic Convention
b)
Electoral college
c)
People’s representative
d)
Democratic Convention
19.
In 1790, before General Anthony Wayne, “Mad Anthony,” took command of the American army in the West, Miami chief ______________successfully led and alliance of Native Americans against U.S. forces.
a)
Little Horse
b)
Tecumseh
c)
Little Man
d)
Little Turtle
20.
The idea that laws could be created only if it is directly stated in the constitution is known as
a)
tight government
b)
loose construction
c)
loose government
d)
strict construction
21.
The South agreed to help pay the Northern states' debt if
a)
the Northern States would give them fair prices on manufactured goods
b)
they would not oppose slavery.
c)
they would agree to build a new capital in the South.
d)
North agreed to maintain the nation's capital in New York
22.
Developed New Orleans
a)
Spain
b)
England
c)
America
d)
Germany
23.
The French would restrict trade in
a)
New Orleans
b)
America
c)
East Coast
d)
France
24.
How much did Jefferson pay for the Louisiana Purchase
a)
10 Million
b)
15 Thousand
c)
15000000000000
d)
15 Million
25.
The purchase
a)
Doubled the size of the U.S.
b)
50% smaller
c)
1/2 as big
d)
3/4 bigger
26.
Jefferson's greatest accomplisment
a)
Louisiana Purchase
b)
Education Reform
c)
Laissez Faire
d)
Aaron Burr...its cold in here...must be some History in the atmosphere...i said...BUURrrrrr....#badjokes
27.
Jefferson used
a)
Loose Construction
b)
Strict Construction
28.
Jefferson Payed how many cents per acre
a)
3 cents
b)
5 cents
c)
this makes no cents
d)
I don't make cents...I make dollars....*Drops the Mic*
29.
True/False: Jefferson insisted that the Louisiana Territory be thoroughly explored and documented
a)
True
b)
False
30.
What two main water ways provided greater trading opportunities in the Louisiana Territory?
a)
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
b)
Red River and Sabine River
c)
Port of New Orleans & Mississippi River
31.
What year was the Louisiana Territory purchased
a)
1800
b)
1803
c)
1807
d)
1808
32.
Who was NOT a member of the expedition of explore/document the Louisiana Territory?
a)
Lewis
b)
Clark
c)
Sacajawea
d)
Jefferson
33.
True/False? The embargo act was heavily supported by most Americans. It was one of Jefferson's greatest accomplishments.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
Which amendment was passed to prevent another showdown between a presidential and a vice-presidential candidate.
a)
11th
b)
12th
c)
20th
d)
22th
35.
What was the purpose of the 12th amendment?
a)
Dissolve the electoral college
b)
outlaw slavery in the western territories
c)
Limit Congressional power in elections
d)
reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections
36.
Who were the War Hawks?
a)
Men from the Northeast who want to go to war
b)
Women who fought in the War of 1812
c)
Men from the South and West who want to go to war
d)
Men from the South and North who do NOT want to go to war
37.
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
38.
What was the nickname of the politicians (people who make laws) who wanted to declare war on Great Britain in 1812?
a)
War Robins
b)
War Eagles
c)
War Hawks
d)
War Pigeons
39.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
a)
Francis Scott Kay
b)
Francis Scott Kane
c)
Francis Scott Key
d)
Francis Scott Keen
40.
Who won the War of 1812?
a)
England
b)
United States
c)
France
d)
No one
41.
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
42.
Which is NOT a cause of the War of 1812?
a)
British impressment of American sailors
b)
British searching and seizing American ships
c)
British giving guns and ammunition to Native Americans
d)
British burning down Washington D.C.
43.
Which treaty ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Ghent
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Versailles
d)
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
44.
Who was Tecumseh?
a)
Cherokee Leader- united Native Americans against the white settlers
b)
Shawnee Leader- united Native Americans against the white settlers
c)
A member of congress who favored war with Britain
d)
A member of Congress who was against the war with Britain
45.
What did Dolly Madison save?
a)
A portrait of Thomas Jefferson
b)
A portrait of Abraham Lincoln
c)
A portrait of Alexander Hamilton
d)
A portrait of George Washington
46.
What was written at Fort McHenry?
a)
The Pledge of Allegiance
b)
The Star-Spangled Banner
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Treaty of Paris
47.
_____________ is when a country stops trade with another country as
a)
impressment
b)
embargo
c)
neutrality
d)
violation
48.
Who became a famous general after the War of 1812?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Andrew Johnson
c)
James Madison
d)
Andrew Jackson
49.
In 1814, the British burned buildings in which city?
a)
Boston
b)
Philadelphia
c)
Washington, D.C.
d)
Chicago
50.
Who was the US President during the War of 1812?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
James Madison
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
51.
How did the Native Americans try to stop the westward expansion of the Americans?
a)
Lather trails with molasses
b)
Get weapons and supplies from Great Britain
c)
Cut off trade to America
d)
Invade NYC
52.
The XYZ Affair was between
a)
French and British
b)
Natives and Americans
c)
Americans and French
d)
French and Natives
53.
John Adams belong to which political party
a)
Anti-Federalist
b)
Democratic
c)
Republican
d)
Federalist
54.
An immigrant had to live in U.S for 14 years to become a citizen (was previously 5) known as what act?
a)
Tea Act
b)
Alien Act
c)
Sedition Act
d)
Deez Act
55.
It became a crime to write anything insulting or false about the government became known as what act?
a)
Alien Act
b)
Sedition Act
c)
Quasi Act
d)
XYZ Act
56.
John Adams was the _____ president
a)
1st
b)
4th
c)
3rd
d)
2nd
57.
What Resolutions suggested that states could nullify, or overrule federal laws.
a)
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolution
b)
The North & South Carolina Resolution
c)
The Alien & Sedition Resolution
d)
The XYZ Affair Resoultion
58.
Which president did NOT believe in political parties?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
59.
Who wanted a strong national government?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
60.
Democratic Republicans believed that the US economy should be based on
a)
trade
b)
business
c)
agriculture
d)
manufacturing
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