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Chapter 3 - The First Presidents Review

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who did Washington appoint has his secretary of treasury? 
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
James Monroe
c)
John Adams
2.
What is a tariff?
a)
Tax on food
b)
Tax on Clothes
c)
Tax on imported goods
d)
Tax on Houses
3.
What was George Washington's foreign policy?
a)
Alliance with Spain
b)
Alliance with Britain
c)
Neutrality 
d)
Alliance with France
4.
What were the first two political parties?
a)
Democrats and Republicans
b)
Right and Left
c)
Democratic Republicans and Federalists
d)
Warhawks and Republicans
5.
This group were strong supporters of the Bill of Rights being added to the constitution
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
6.
This group created essays trying to convince people to support the constitution.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
7.
Which word means to set an example or guide for the future?
a)
Comunicate
b)
Compromise
c)
Precedent
d)
Tariff
8.
Who was the first elected president of the United States?
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
John Adams
c)
George Washington
d)
George W. Bush
9.
What was the goal of the Federalists?
a)
To make sure the constitution didn't pass
b)
To give states more power
c)
To create a King in the United States
d)
To ratify the U.S. Constitution
10.
What was Hamilton's Plan for the national debt?
a)
Don't pay it
b)
Make each state pay their own
c)
Combine State debt into one National Debt
d)
Hope it goes away
11.

How many terms did George Washington say the president should be allowed to serve?

a)

4

b)

1

c)

3

d)

2

12.
How long is one Presidential term?
a)
2 Years
b)
1 Year
c)
8 Years
d)
4 Years
13.
Which treaty had Britain agree to leave the Northwest Territory as well as expand trade with the U.S.?
a)
Whiskey Rebellion
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Jay's Treaty
d)
Treaty of Versailles
14.

Hamilton, Jefferson, Knox an Randolph made up the Washington advisors, presidential advisors are also called...

a)

the cabinet

b)

the good ol' boys

c)

the judicial branch

d)

the Congress

15.

When farmers in Western Pennsylvania started an uprising over the Whiskey Tax, Washington decided

a)

to lead 13,000 troops into the countryside to quell the rebellion

b)

that Hamilton was wrong about the tax and vetoed it

c)

to place larger tariffs on China

d)

to write to Daniel Shays to see what he might do

16.

As part of his financial plan Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a

a)

standing army

b)

Marine Corps

c)

national bank

d)

plan to end slavery

17.

He was the first secretary of the Treasury and one of Washington's most trusted advisors

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Edmund Randolph

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

Ben Franklin

18.

Belief in the Common Man and an agricultural (farming) way of life along with strong state governments and a limited federal government

a)

Hamiltonian Views

b)

Jeffersonian Views

c)

Federalist Views

d)

Monarchical views

19.

A tax on imported goods is called a/an

a)

excise tax

b)

tariff

c)

progressive tax

d)

intermediary tax

20.

In order to establish credit for the US, Hamilton suggested that the US should...

a)

assume the debts of the states

b)

create a national bank

c)

institute taxes to raise revenue

d)

all of these are true

21.

They favored a stronger central government that promoted trade and industry and favored strong relations with Britain

a)

Federalists

b)

Antifederalists

c)

Democratic-Republicans

d)

Whigs

22.

They favored stronger state governments, and agricultural way of life and a stronger relationship with the French.

a)

Federalists

b)

Antifederalists

c)

Democratic Republicans

d)

Know Nothings

23.

A loose construction of the Constitution was favored by _____________.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

George Mason

d)

Samuel Adams

24.

A strict construction of the Constitution was favored by _________________.

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Franklin Roosevelt

25.
Model used for future action (set an example) by officials in Government is known as?
a)
president
b)
precedent
c)
tradition
d)
custom
26.
As our first president, George Washington established many precedents for our nation. Which of the following was NOT one of the traditions he established? 
a)
establishing cabinet of advisers
b)
 Two-term presidency 
c)
Presidential inauguration in January 
d)
The title "Mr. President"
27.
Why did George Washington proclaim neutrality for the United States?  
a)
to keep out of the war between Britain and France 
b)
as a show of support to the British 
c)
to make the public happy 
d)
to establish a foreign relations policy 
28.
.What caused the Whiskey Rebellion? 
a)
The government prevented the sale of whiskey.
b)
Pennsylvania farmers were upset about a tax on whiskey. 
c)
American settlers brought whiskey into Ohio.
d)
The government used force to seize a whiskey business.
29.
In Washington's Farewell Address, he warned against political parties and involvement in foreign affairs.  
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
30.
What was Thomas Jefferson's Position on Washington's Cabinet?
a)
secretary of defense
b)
secretary of treasury
c)
secretary of state 
d)
secretary of the secretary
31.
This was the title Washington wanted
a)
Mr. President
b)
Your Excellancy
c)
Meistro
d)
The Boss
32.
Knox controlled the
a)
Dept of War
b)
Dept of State
c)
Dept of Treasury
d)
Dept of Partyville
33.
Washington thought that Political Parties would _________ America?
a)
help
b)
hurt
c)
divide
34.
The many disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton led to the creation of _____?
a)
therapy groups
b)
conciliation committees
c)
political parties
35.
Washington warned in his farewell address that Political Parties would divide America because it would lead to
a)
fighting and anger
b)
power being shared
c)
destruction of  national unity
36.
Everything Washington did set a ___?
a)
Precedent
b)
Mess
c)
Law
37.
Government changed during Washington's Presidency when he ____?
a)
set precedents, declared neutrality, created a cabinet
b)
created Congress, planted tobacco, talked to Ben Franklin
c)
passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, increased the size of the Navy
38.

How did Washington feel on his inauguration day?

a)

Happy

b)

Determined

c)

Optomistic

d)

Overwhelmed

39.

What does is the main job of the Secretary of State?

a)

Dealing with money.

b)

Dealing with foreign policy.

c)

Dealing with problems in America

d)

Dealing with the military.

40.

How did Hamilton try to reduce the national debt?

a)

National bake sale

b)

Issuing stocks

c)

National lottery

d)

Tariffs

41.

What was an effect of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

Farmers were paid more.

b)

The leaders were executed.

c)

Tariffs were dropped.

d)

It proved our government worked.

42.

What precedent did Washington set that dealt with governmental power?

a)

"So help me God"

b)

Establishing a cabinet

c)

Mr. President

d)

Staying only 2 terms

43.

What is a political party?

a)

A group of officials who go to social functions.

b)

A party that only politicians can attend.

c)

Groups of people with similar political views.

44.

What is a political cabinet?

a)

A group of politicians who like to cook.

b)

A group of political advisors.

c)

The members of the Supreme Court.

d)

A Senate committee.

45.

How did the Whiskey Rebellion end?

a)

Farmers in Pennsylvania successfully overthrew the federal government.

b)

The tax on whiskey was replaced with a tax on tea.

c)

George Washington enforced the law by personally commanding 13,000 troops and ending the rebellion.

46.
Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose Hamilton's plan?
a)
they wanted a stronger national government
b)
Hamilton was from New York
c)
they wanted to help southern manufacturers 
d)
they feared the plan favored the rich
47.
One resolution under Jay's treaty was the British agreed to - 
a)
control all trade with West Indies
b)
abandon forts in the NorthWest territory
c)
pay for slaves it stole during the American Revolution
d)
sign a peace treaty with France
48.
Pickney's Treaty gave Americans the right to travel freely through -
a)
NorthWest Territory
b)
Ohio River
c)
Mississippi River
d)
Gulf of Mexico
49.

How many justices would serve in the Supreme Court according to the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

9

d)

7

50.

Americans gaining the ability to freely travel up and down the Mississippi River was a term of which agreement?

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Pinckney's Treaty

51.

Who chooses the members of the Cabinet?

a)

The Senate

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

The President

d)

The Vice President

52.

James Madison opposed the idea of the National Bank because he felt it would encourage an unhealthy relationship between the government and wealthy people. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which of these did Washington NOT warn against in his Farewell Address?

a)

Political parties

b)

Permanent alliances with other countries

c)

Getting involved in European affairs

d)

Placing tariffs on imported goods

54.

Washington wrote his Farewell Address to offer advice to American's before he retired. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

55.

What specific idea did Washington stress the importance of in his Farewell Address?

a)

Forming political parites

b)

The unity of the American people

c)

Creating political ties with other countries

56.
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
57.
Which of the following did the Sedition Act make illegal?
a)
To organize protests 
b)
To falsely criticize the government
c)
To print factual information about the government
d)
The sponsorship of immigrants to America
58.
 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
59.
 Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?
a)
To silence Democratic-Republican opposition
b)
To promote immigration to the US
c)
To end immigration to the US
d)
To improve conditions for immigrants to the US
60.
What does this picture represent?
a)
The Alien Act
b)
Not Freedom of Speech Act
c)
The Parents Can Keep Their Children Quiet Act
d)
The Sedition Act
61.
Small farmers would have joined the _______________ political party.
a)
Federalist
b)
Democrat Republican
62.
The _____________ political party favored businesses, merchants, and factories.
a)
Federalists
b)
Democrat-Republican
63.
The Sedition Act violated the _______?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
64.
Who became Vice-President after coming in second in 1796?
a)
John Adams
b)
George Washington
c)
Henry Knox
d)
Thomas Jefferson
65.
In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government?
a)
The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government.
b)
The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.
c)
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court. 
d)
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
66.
Though President John Adams would not declare war on France for seizing American ships, he did
a)
pay bribes to French officials
b)
strengthen the navy by building frigates
c)
manage to keep the fractured Federalist party united
d)
convince Alexander Hamilton of the need for diplomacy
67.
The passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts led directly to the 
a)
decline of the Federalist Party's control of Congress and the presidency.
b)
demand for and eventual ratification of the Twelfth Amendment.
c)
claim that states had the right to determine the constitutionality of a law.
d)
increase in voters who would vote for the Democratic Republicans.
68.
Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?
a)
The Twelfth Amendment required this process.
b)
No candidate received a majority in the electoral college.
c)
Both candidates were from the same party.
d)
NO candidate wanted to be Vice President.
69.
What is the meaning of the slogan "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute"?
a)
Americans support a strong military no matter what the cost.
b)
Americans supported Adam's military buildup but not his effort to avoid war.
c)
Americans would rather defend themselves than pay a foreign power for protection.
d)
Americans believed in pay taxes for defense but not for other areas of government.
70.
Why did President Adams avoid declaring war on France?
a)
Like the Republicans, he was loyal to France?
b)
He disliked the idea of American involvement in Europe.
c)
He thought war would damage the Federalists as a party.
d)
He was bitterly opposed to Hamilton, who had called for war.
71.
What happened to the Federalist Party during Adam's presidency?
a)
It decreased in strength because Adams ignored the people's desire for war.
b)
It increased in strength due to support among Americans over the XYZ Affair.
c)
It increased in strength among the American people but not members of Congress.
d)
It decreased in strength because it split into factions over Adams refusal to declare war.
72.
Why did Jefferson oppose the Sedition Act?
a)
He thought it violated freedom of speech.
b)
He felt that he was a target of the act.
c)
He saw opposition as a way to win election.
d)
He saw opposition as a way to promote states' rights.
73.
a 1797 French attempt to demand a bribe  of money from the United States before discussing French seizure of neutral American ships.
a)
states' rights
b)
nullify
c)
sedition
d)
XYZ Affair
74.
What political party is John Adams?
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
c)
Democratic-Republican
d)
Democrat
75.
French agents attempted to get a bribe from US diplomats in exchange for an agreement that France would no longer attack American ships.
a)
XYZ Affair
b)
Whiskey Rebellion
c)
Shays' Rebellion
d)
Boston Tea Party
76.
It was illegal to "write, print, say or publish " any false or hostile words against the government.
a)
Sedition Act
b)
Alien Act
c)
Quartering Act
d)
Intolerable Acts
77.
-President allowed to deport any immigrant who is considered dangerous to the country
a)
Alien Act
b)
Drake Act
c)
Quartering Act
d)
Sedition Act
78.
What happened to American ships when they were traveling to Europe?
a)
They were being attacked by the French
b)
They were being eaten by the lochness monster
c)
John Paul Jones was having a naval war
d)
Americans were trading fur with foreign countries

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