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1-5 Presidents Washington-Monroe

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which United States president was James Monroe?

a)

1st

b)

9th

c)

5th

d)

10th

2.

What was the name of the foreign policy James Monroe created?

a)

Monroe Dynasty

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Monroe Empire

d)

Monroe Presidency

3.

What was James Monroe's presidency described as?

a)

"Era of good feelings"

b)

"horrible president"

c)

"amazing president"

d)

It was never described because he never became the US president

4.
'Europe should no longer be involved in the colonization of America' best describes the:
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Ghent
d)
Monroe Doctrine
5.
The Monroe Doctrine wanted European Countries to stay out of the _____.
a)
west
b)
east
c)
south
d)
north
6.
What did Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe all have in common when they were presidents?
a)
Preferred the French
b)
Favored neutrality 
c)
Pro- British
d)
GREAT dancers 
7.
In 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was established or created because the United States wanted to -
a)
Warn Europe against establishing or creating colonies in America
b)
Establish colonies in Africa
c)
Gain control of Alaska and Hawaii
d)
Support British colonies in Latin America
8.
The feeling of pride and accomplishments refers to what time period.
a)
Age of Enligtenment
b)
Industrial Age
c)
Era of WestwardExpansion
d)
Era of Good Feelings
9.
The US received what territory from the Adams-Onis Treaty?
a)
Texas
b)
Missouri
c)
Alabama
d)
Florida
10.
What did the Monroe Doctrine tell European nations?
a)
Stop colonizing in the Western Hemisphere!
b)
Stop colonizing in the Eastern Hemisphere!
c)
Get out of the USA!
d)
Stop trading with Great Britain!
11.
What was James Madison known for?
a)
Being the Father of The Constitution
b)
Dating a 12 year old 
c)
Serving two terms in the White House
d)
Marrying Dolly Madison
12.
What war did James Madison lead?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
War of 1812
c)
Revolutionary War
d)
Britain War
13.
What war took place during Madison's presidency?
a)
French and Indian War
b)
American Revolution
c)
US Civil War
d)
War of 1812
14.
What similarity did the foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe share?
a)
Neutrality in the affairs of foreign countries. 
b)
Make war to expand the Unite States.
c)
Take sides with nations during foreign wars.
d)
Make lasting alliances.
15.
One economic effect of the War of 1812 was - 
a)
American manufacturing increased
b)
American manufacturing decreased
c)
British imports increased
d)
British exports increased
16.
How did the disruption in Atlantic shipping prior to and during the War of 1812 significantly affect the U.S economy?
a)
Imports of raw materials increased in the Northeast.
b)
Americans emigrated to Europe to find manufacturing jobs.
c)
Cotton sales from southern states to Europe increased.
d)
American industries expanded to provide replacements for foreign goods.
17.
Dolly Madison saved a famous one from a fire at the White House.
a)
portrait
b)
industry
c)
dog
d)
document
18.

Which president was James Madison?

a)

Second

b)

fourth

c)

Fourteenth

d)

fortyith

19.
Which of the following was an important effect of the War of 1812? 
a)
American Military strengthened 
b)
American Nationalism Grew 
c)
American economy became more self sufficient 
d)
All of the above 
20.

Which of the following laws allowed the United States to trade with all nations except Britain and France

a)

Nonintercourse Act

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Embargo Act

21.

Which choice was part of Hamilton's plan to reduce reduce the national debt?

a)

STUCO bake sale

b)

Issuing stocks to citizens

c)

Scratch-off lottery tickets

d)

Protective Tariffs

22.

What was an effect of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

Farmers were paid more.

b)

The whiskey tax was repealed

c)

It proved our new government could enforce it's laws.

23.
Washington's Secretary of the Treasury; proposed to create a national bank
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
John Jay
d)
John Adams
24.
Legislation passed by Congress that created the federal court system
a)
Emancipation Proclamation 
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Northwest Ordinance 
d)
Judiciary Act of 1789
25.
What were the first 2 political parties in the U.S. called?
a)
Democratic-Republicans & Federalists
b)
Democrats & Republicans
c)
Federalists & Anti-Federalists
d)
War Hawks & Federalists
26.

As part of G. Washington's foreign policy, he stated that America would stay out of European conflicts and not choose sides. Which event of his presidency is this referring to?

a)

Farewell Address

b)

Proclamation of Neutrality

c)

Whiskey Rebellion

27.
With the approval from George Washington, Alexander Hamilton financial plan created a National Bank to help with...
a)
the nation's debt from the American Revolution
b)
helping poor people to become rich
28.

In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against which of the following?

a)

Forming alliances with other countries

b)

Angering Native Americans

c)

Going to war with Spain

d)

Electing Thomas Jefferson

29.

In both Shays' Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion, citizens challenged the authority of the government and laws. But, how were these events different?

a)

Shay's rebellion proved the strength of the Articles of Confederation

b)

The Whiskey Rebellion proved the Articles to be too weak

c)

The Whiskey Rebellion proved the strength of the executive and the new govt. to enforce laws

d)

Shays' rebellion proved the Constitution to be too weak to enforce laws.

30.

Which term refers to someone's obligation to take an active role in improving the community and the experiences of the other members of the community?

a)

civic virtue

b)

precedent

c)

loose construction

d)

strict construction

31.
This treaty solidified the authority of the President to make treaties and solved trade and navigation problems between the US and Britain.
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Pinckney's Treaty
d)
Washington's Treaty
32.
This treaty solved disputes between the US and Spain of territory boundaries and the use of the Mississippi River for trade. It also encouraged people to start moving westward.
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
Pinckney's Treaty
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Washington's Treaty
33.
The ____ is a group of people appointed by the President that each have separate jobs and advise the president on matters.
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Committee
d)
Cabinet
34.
A tradition set by someone that future generations follow
a)
Senate
b)
precedent
c)
alliance
d)
proclamation
35.
A precedent set by George Washington 
a)
Congress is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
b)
Presidents only serve two terms in office
c)
The Senate chooses Supreme Court Justices
d)
Treaties can only be negotiated by the legislative branch
36.
The ____ led to the Proclamation of Neutrality
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
American Revolution
c)
Pinckney's Treaty
d)
French Revolution
37.
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
38.
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
39.
 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
40.
The Sedition Act violated the _______?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
41.

What was an important outcome of the XYZ Affair?

a)

The US added the state of Louisiana.

b)

Th US gained control of West Indies.

c)

The US won a war with France.

d)

Congress approves bill to build war ships and US Navy is formed

42.

What was the XYZ Affair?

a)

Thomas Jefferson having a relationship with one of his slaves.

b)

A meeting with foreign nations to agree on an alphabet.

c)

A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats

d)

A dishonest Spelling Bee John Adams won in grammar school

43.

What was NOT an EFFECT of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

a)

Many people in the US thought the laws took away their freedom of speech

b)

It led to Thomas Jefferson being elected President

c)

A congressman from Vermont being imprisoned.

d)

They led to war with Great Britain in 1812.

44.
Marbury v. Madison established the idea of 
a)
judicial review
b)
an embargo
c)
impressment
d)
nationalism
45.
President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from what French Emperor?
a)
Napoleon Bonaparte
b)
Andre the Giant
c)
Charles de Gaulle
d)
Bonjour Cradle
46.
Lewis and Clark's real names are?
a)
Matthew Lewis and William Clark
b)
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
c)
Meriwether Lewis and David Clark
d)
Mancy Clark and Winchester Clark
47.
What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
a)
Discover a waterway across America
b)
Map the uncharted territory
c)
Document wildlife and plants in the area
d)
Get a Christmas tree for the White House
48.
What did the Embargo act of 1807 do?
a)
Allowed American merchants to trade with whoever.
b)
Banned American merchants from trading with foreign nations.
c)
Raised taxes on imported goods.
49.
The main outcome of Marbury vs. Madison was?
a)
Granted the Supreme Court judicial review.
b)
Allowed the President to replace Supreme Court justices.
c)
Allowed the Supreme Court to hear all cases.
d)
Allowed the Supreme Court to impeach the President
50.
The main outcome of McCulloch vs. Maryland:
a)
The power to confiscate goods
b)
The power to tax all businesses
c)
The "Proper and Necessary" Clause
d)
"Necessary and Popular" Clause
51.
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States:
a)
True
b)
False
52.
What is significant about the year 1803?
a)
Louisiana Purchase & Marbury v. Madison
b)
Embargo Act
c)
XYZ Affair
d)
Washington's Farewell Address
53.
Which of these events would be considered a positive of Jefferson's presidency?
a)
Louisiana Purchase
b)
Embargo Act
c)
XYZ Affair
d)
Farewell Address
54.
Which areas were added to the U.S. by the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains
b)
Territory from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River
c)
Territory from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean
d)
Territory from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains

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