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PRESIDENTS 1-7

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

Alexander Hamilton's Economic Plan involved what three topics?

a)

State Debt, State Ban, State Tax

b)

Increase the Power of State Governments

c)

National Debt, Taxes, National Bank

d)

Tax all factories in the North

2.

Why was the Whiskey Rebellion the first major test of the new Constitution?

a)

It tested the patience of the new government

b)

It tested the strength of the new government

c)

It showed the toughness of George Washington

d)

It showed that you don't mess with people's whiskey

3.

What were President Washington's two main points in his Farewell Address?

a)

warned against the National Bank and high taxes

b)

stressed the importance of Judicial Review & taxes

c)

warned against Political Parties and High Taxes

d)

Stay United & Neutral of wars in Europe

4.

What are Political Parties?

a)

dysfunctional group of people

b)

supporters of foreign issues

c)

group with similar beliefs about government

d)

people that collect taxes

5.

Led by Hamilton, the wealthy, factories, national gov't, federal bank, loose interpretation...

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

c)

Whig

d)

Socialist

6.

Led by Jefferson, common man, farmers, state gov't, no federal bank, strict interpretation...

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

c)

Whig

d)

Green

7.

Why did President Washington warn about Political Parties in his Farewell Address?

a)

They Cause Wars

b)

They Divide the country

c)

They Unite the country

d)

They can't be trusted

8.

What was the X,Y,Z Affair?

a)

an affair dealing with the two Political Parties

b)

John Adams trying to pass the Alien and Sedition Acts

c)

France wants the United States to help fight Britain

d)

France wants a bribe to leave American ships alone

9.

What did the Alien and Sedition Acts under John Adams actually do?

a)

Helped against the war between Britain and France

b)

they helped to create a powerful Navy

c)

Deported suspicious foreigners out of the country and loss of free speech

d)

Gained more power for the Federal Gov't

10.

What is Judicial Review?

a)

Judges review the Constitution

b)

Judges pass laws together with the Legislative Branch

c)

Judges work closely with the President

d)

Judges give legal advice to citizens

11.

What year did the U.S. gain the Louisiana Territory from France?

a)

1812

b)

1819

c)

1776

d)

1803

12.

After the Louisiana Purchase the new boundary of the US was? (Use map above)

a)

Mississippi River

b)

Rocky Mountains

c)

Appalachian Mountains

d)

Pacific Ocean

13.

Impressment was used by the British against American ships, what was this action?

a)

Sinking American merchant ships in Europe

b)

Executing Americans who allowed merchant ships to trespass

c)

Kidnapping sailors from American ships to serve on British ships

d)

Deporting Americans in Britain.

14.

Battle from the War of 1812 that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner?

a)

For Ticonderoga

b)

Fort McHenry

c)

Fort Necessity

d)

Fort McClenny

15.

Andrew Jackson became a war hero after this battle in the War of 1812?

a)

Battle of Fort McHenry

b)

Battle of New Orleans

c)

Defending Washington D.C.

d)

Battle for Lake Erie

16.

The feelings after the War of 1812 can be described as what?

a)

Nothing changed

b)

Unpatriotic and no National Unity

c)

Patriotic and National Unity

d)

America took interest in foreign nations

17.

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was meant to do what?

a)

Balance free & slave states

b)

help lead slavery in the new lands

c)

create more free states

d)

abolish slavery abolish slavery

18.

During the Presidency of James Monroe, what was the name of the Treaty in which the U.S. gained Florida?

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Treaty of Ghent

c)

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

d)

Adams-Onis

19.

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

Europe can't cross the Atlantic Ocean without permission

b)

The United States will no longer trade with European countries

c)

Europe must keep their hands off the Western Hemisphere

d)

Africa could not trade slaves with the Western Hemisphere

20.

Why is Jackson's presidency called Jacksonian Democracy?

a)

there was an large increase in taxes

b)

there was an large increase in people voting

c)

America entered into a time of war

d)

Women would now be able to vote

21.

What is the Spoils System?

a)

when the food spoils, throw it out

b)

a test that every congressman has to take

c)

firing people and placing people who support you.

d)

a way to test if someone is lying

22.

What was the name of the Political Party established by Andrew Jackson?

a)

Democratic

b)

Federalists

c)

Anti-Federalists

d)

Whig

23.

Who did Andrew Jackson claim to represent?

a)

The Rich

b)

Slaves

c)

Native Americans

d)

Common Man

24.

What was the name of Jackson's unofficial cabinet of advisors?

a)

Kitchen Cabinet

b)

Presidential Cabinet

c)

Cabinet of Advisors

d)

Cabinet Members

25.

This law signed by President Jackson forced Native Americans to leave their land and move west of the Mississippi R to Indian Territory.

a)

Worcester vs. Georgia

b)

Trail of Tears

c)

Indian Removal Act 1830

d)

Nullification Crisis

26.

Supreme Court Case where the Cherokee won the right to stay in Georgia, but would later be ignored by Jackson.

a)

Indian Removal Act 1830

b)

Adams- Onis

c)

Worcester vs. Georgia

d)

Marbury vs. Madison

27.

The 800 mile journey that the Cherokee were forced to take while being escorted to move by the U.S. Army.

a)

Trail of Tears

b)

Trail of Death

c)

Trail of Horror

d)

Trail of Sadness

28.

Tariff of 1828 that angered many Southerners, causing them to fear for their Southern Economy?

a)

Tariff of Horror

b)

Tariff of Evilt

c)

Tariff of Torment

d)

Tariff of Abominations

29.

What region of the U.S. did Tariffs benefit during the Presidency of Andrew Jackson?

a)

The North

b)

The South

c)

The West

d)

Spanish Territory

30.

Why did South Carolina threaten to secede from the U.S.?

a)

They felt that they should be able to nullify the Tariff.

b)

They wanted stronger laws on slavery

c)

They hated President Jackson

d)

They didn't feel protected by the U.S.