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WorksheetsWashington to Monroe Quiz
Total questions: 136
Worksheet time: 53mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Weak central government
c)
Provided for no common currency
d)
All of the these
2.
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
The President
c)
The States
d)
National Government
3.
How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
One
b)
Zero
c)
Two
d)
Three
4.
What was the effect of Shay's Rebellion?
a)
Americans became afraid to protest against the government
b)
The government printed money to pay the soldiers
c)
Americans realized the Articles were flawed
d)
The government forgave the debts of farmers
5.
What is the concept of Federalism?
a)
The sharing of power between federal and state governments
b)
The empowerment of the federal government at the expense of the states
c)
The usage of tax dollars to raise a federal government
d)
The political philosophy of the Federalist party
6.
The Northwest Ordinance set up the government for the
a)
Louisiana Purchase
b)
Northwest Reserve
c)
Northwest Territory
d)
Northeast Territory
7.
In the Northwest Territory, slavery was ___________.
a)
legal
b)
accepted
c)
allowed
d)
illegal
8.
The Northwest Ordinance said that slavery was illegal in the Northwest Territory
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The Land Ordinance of 1785 decided how land in the Northwest Territory would be ____________
a)
sold
b)
measured and divided
c)
given to the Indians
d)
given back to the British
10.
After an area reached ________________ free men, they could apply for statehood.
a)
60,000
b)
5,000
c)
20,000
d)
100,000
11.
In order to keep the Southern states part of the nation, Northern states agreed to prevent Congress from interfering with the _______ trade until 1807.
a)
Cotton
b)
Tobacco
c)
Rice
d)
Slave
12.
Convention delegates broke the deadlock of representation between large and small states when they approved the
a)
3/5 Compromise
b)
Commerce Compromise
c)
Great Compromise
d)
Washington's Compromise
13.
In which branch of government do you find the Senate and House of Representatives?
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Republic
14.
In which branch of government do you find the Supreme Court?
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Republic
15.
In which branch of government do you find the President and Vice President?
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Republic
16.
Which Plan was favored by small states?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
17.
What branch is having its power checked when...
the President vetoes a bill?
the President vetoes a bill?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
18.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?
Congress overrides a President's veto?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
19.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a president?
Congress impeaches a president?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
20.
What branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
21.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?
Congress impeaches a judge?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
22.
What does Article VI (6) establish?
a)
The Constitution is Supreme
b)
How to amend the Constitution
c)
How to ratify the Constitution
d)
Relationships between the states
23.
What does Article I (1) establish?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Supremacy of the Constitution
24.
What does Article II (2) establish?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Supremacy of the Constitution
25.
What does Article III (3) establish?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Supremacy of the Constitution
26.
What was the reason from adding the Bill of Rights?
a)
to end the American Revolution
b)
to equalize individual rights
c)
to protect individual rights
d)
to protect the Federalists
27.
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances is a
a)
impressment
b)
precedent
c)
bond
d)
credit
28.
Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow. These are called:
a)
Prototypes
b)
Illustrations
c)
Precedents
d)
Hierarchys
29.
How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?
a)
He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War.
b)
He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
c)
He campaigned actively for the office of President.
d)
He created a cabinet of advisors.
30.
In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?
a)
by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital
b)
by issuing the first pocket veto
c)
by stepping down after two terms
d)
by establishing the State of the Union address
31.
In his farewell speech, George Washington warned about the dangers of:
a)
political parties and foreign alliances
b)
The Presidency becoming too powerful
c)
Cold War with the Soviet Union
d)
Accumulating too much debt
32.
Hamilton's economic plan included all of the following EXCEPT
a)
The federal government would pay off all debts owed by states
b)
Raise taxes
c)
Establish a national bank and print money
d)
Move the economy to a more agricultural base rather than manufactured goods
33.
What did the Sedition Act prohibit, or outlaw?
a)
public hearings
b)
public elections
c)
public meetings
d)
public opposition to the government
34.
The Alien Act limited the rights of
a)
women
b)
Native-Americans
c)
immigrants (foreigners)
35.
Why did Maryland stall the ratification of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
They wanted a strong central government.
b)
They still wanted to be ruled by Briatain.
c)
They didn't want to be forced to give up their western land claims.
d)
They wanted other states to give up western land claims because as a small state with no western land claims, they didn't feel it was fair that other states had claimed western land.
36.
What was NOT stated in the Constitution in regards to slavery?
a)
Slaves would count towards representation and taxation the same as any other citizen.
b)
Slave trade would be required to end in 20 years.
c)
Slaves who had run away must be returned to their owners.
d)
Slaves would count as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxation.
37.
What political party is John Adams?
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
c)
Democratic-Republican
d)
Democrat
38.
John Adams believes in a strong _____________ government.
a)
national
b)
state
39.
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
40.
Who is John Adams?
a)
Second president of the U.S.
b)
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
41.
These laws were aimed at immigrants to prevent them for voting for the democratic-republican party
a)
Alien and Sedition Acts
b)
Intolerable Acts
c)
Midnight Appointments
d)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
42.
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
43.
-Increased # of years needed to become a U.S. Citizen from 5 to 14
a)
Alien Act
b)
XYZ Affair
44.
-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
45.
The Alien and Sedition Acts violated the _____ amendment.
a)
1st
b)
10th
46.
The Alien and Sedition acts were unconstitutional.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
Most immigrants supported the Democratic-Republican party
a)
True
b)
False
48.
To keep Federalist power in the federal government, Adams chose last minute judges to the Supreme Court
a)
Midnight Appointments
b)
XYZ Affair
c)
Pinckney's Treaty
d)
Spoils System
49.
Confirms that states had the power to nullify unconstitutional federal laws
a)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
b)
Washington's Farewell Address
50.
-States that the Alien and Sedition acts did not follow the U.S. Constitution.
a)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
b)
Three-Fifths Compromise
51.
-XYZ Affair
-Alien and Sedition Acts
-Midnight Appointments
These events occurred under--
-Alien and Sedition Acts
-Midnight Appointments
These events occurred under--
a)
The Federalist Era
b)
The Constitutional Era
52.
Through what years was John Adams president?
a)
1797-1801
b)
1754-1762
53.
What does unconstitutional mean?
a)
Laws that are made against the U.S. Constitution
b)
The Bill of Rights protect the rights of the people
54.
What is a diplomat?
a)
a person who represents the government when dealing with other countries
b)
the act of treating a person unfairly
55.
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
56.
What might have happened if the U.S. had gone to war with France?
a)
There would not have been the Louisiana Purchase
b)
John Adams would have not been president
57.
Which event in 1807 led to the sharp decrease of imports and exports?
a)
Embargo Act
b)
Louisiana Purchase
c)
Marbury v. Madison
d)
Proclamation of Neutrality
58.
What is significant about the year 1803?
a)
Louisiana Purchase & Marbury v. Madison
b)
Embargo Act
c)
XYZ Affair
d)
Washington's Farewell Address
59.
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
60.
The Louisiana Purchase -
a)
doubled the size of the U.S.
b)
tripled the size of the U.S.
c)
cut the U.S. size in half
d)
gave thousands of acres to the Spanish
61.
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
62.
Which of these vocab words means a ban on trade?
a)
embargo
b)
neutrality
c)
precedent
d)
tyranny
63.
How many terms did Jefferson serve as President?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
1
d)
3
64.
This person backed farming and lower tariffs and wanted strong powers for the states
a)
James Madison
b)
William Marbury
c)
Meriwether Lewis
d)
Thomas Jefferson
65.
One of the Leaders of an expedition sent to find a river route to the Pacific Ocean ...
a)
James Madison
b)
William Marbury
c)
Meriwether Lewis
d)
Thomas Jefferson
66.
Which country was hurt the most by the Embargo Act?
a)
America
b)
France
c)
England
67.
Jefferson bought the Louisiana Purchase from them for $15 million ...
a)
X.Y.Z. affair
b)
Judicial Review
c)
France
d)
North
68.
Put these Presidents in the correct order:
a)
Washington, Adams, Jefferson
b)
Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson
c)
Washington, Jefferson, Adams
d)
Washington, Adams, Hamilton
69.
Which British practice was a violation of neutral rights?
a)
Embargoes
b)
Smuggling
c)
Impressment
d)
U.S. trading
70.
Just prior to the Louisiana Purchase, what was the western boundary of the U.S.?
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Missouri River
c)
Appalachian Mountains
d)
Rocky Mountains
71.
Just prior to the Louisiana Purchase, what was the western boundary of the U.S.?
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Missouri River
c)
Appalachian Mountains
d)
Rocky Mountains
72.
Neutrality is choosing sides during a war.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
The 1807 Embargo Act prohibited trade with other countries.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
What did Jefferson want to do to the size of the federal government?
a)
Reduce the size of the government
b)
Keep the government the same size
c)
Expand the size of the government
d)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle the government
75.
What was unique about the outcome of the election of 1800?
a)
Jefferson won all the electoral votes
b)
Jefferson and Burr tied
c)
Burr was thrown in jail for murder
d)
Adams decided not to run for a 2nd term
76.
Which Shoshone helped the exploration of the Louisiana Territory continue by interpreting and getting horses?
a)
Mrs. VandeSchraaf
b)
Sacagawea
c)
Savannah
d)
Samantha
77.
These two men disliked each other and competed in a duel:
a)
Hamilton & Burr
b)
Adams & Jefferson
c)
Monroe & Livingston
d)
Black & Morlock
78.
How many presidents have we learned about so far in this history class?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
7
d)
12
79.
What is Manifest Destiny?
a)
The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America
b)
The belief that their destiny was to manifest
c)
A religious term used to explain how to be saved
80.
As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?
a)
They agreed to give up their land.
b)
They were given their choice of where to live.
c)
They were forced to live in reservations.
d)
They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.
81.
What states were part of the Mexican Cession?
a)
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
b)
Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
c)
Oregon, Washington, Idaho
d)
California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada
82.
Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in?
a)
Northeastern U.S.
b)
Southeastern U.S.
c)
Northwestern U.S.
d)
Southwestern U.S.
83.
The war with Mexico BEGAN with
a)
California's rebellion
b)
a border dispute in Texas
c)
the Battle of Buena Vista
d)
a US invasion of Mexico City
84.
Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Jackson
85.
The purchase of Louisiana
a)
was a costly mistake
b)
was opposed by western farmers
c)
doubled the size of the United States
d)
led to war with Great Britain
86.
What is the name of the piece of land the U.S. gained after the Mexican-American War?
a)
Oregon Country
b)
Given Mexican Land
c)
Louisiana Purchase
d)
Mexican Cession
87.
How did the U.S. acquire Oregon?
a)
treaty with the British
b)
war with England
c)
purchased from the British
d)
war with Mexico
88.
Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?
a)
it was needed for the building of a railroad
b)
it was a gift from Mexico
c)
it was part of the treaty with Mexico
d)
gold was discovered in that area
89.
The discovery of gold led to
a)
California statehood
b)
Polk becoming president
c)
a war with Mexico
d)
Texas statehood
90.
The discovery of gold led to
a)
California statehood
b)
Polk becoming president
c)
a war with Mexico
d)
Texas statehood
91.
In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
a)
1803
b)
1819
c)
1845
92.
During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?
a)
Early 1700s
b)
Early 1800s
c)
Late 1700s
93.
How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?
a)
It provided the president with the power to sign treaties with foreign powers to buy additional territory
b)
It provided a review process for laws in new territories and states.
c)
It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.
94.
Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Westward Expansion?
a)
West of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River
b)
West of the Mississippi River
c)
Along the Canadian border with the United States
95.
Which of these is required of a U.S. territory in order for it to become a U.S. state?
a)
Election of a state governor
b)
A population of 60,000 people
c)
Appointment of the first postmaster
96.
Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
a)
European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
b)
Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
c)
Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
d)
The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.
97.
The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Great Lakes
98.
Belief that the U.S. would control North America?
a)
Manifest Destiny
b)
Manifest Determination
c)
Mandate of Heaven
d)
Imperialism
99.
Which area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War?
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Gadsden Purchase
c)
Mexican Cession
d)
Oregon Territory
100.
Name the piece of Land.
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Mexican Cession
c)
Louisiana Purchase
d)
Florida Cession
101.
Name the piece of land.
a)
Mexican Cession
b)
Northwest Territory
c)
Trans-Appalachian West
d)
Oregon Country
102.
What was the name of the treaty where Mexico ceded half of its land to the United States?
a)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
b)
Treaty of San Jacinto
c)
Treaty of Mesa Verde
d)
Treaty of Alama Gordo
103.
Which of these would be the best title for the illustration above?
a)
Divine Nature
b)
Survival of the Fittest
c)
Universal Expansion
d)
Manifest Destiny
104.
Why were the Northwest Ordinances so important to the new nation?
a)
It led to the admission of new states to our country.
b)
It made Halloween a National Holiday! (don't pick this one!)
c)
It limited the number of voters in national election.
d)
It was so weak that it was replaced with the Constitution.
105.
The President most associated with Manifest Destiny was ---.
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Abraham Lincoln
d)
James K. Polk
106.
What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the Mexican War of 1846 have in common?
a)
They brought about a war with Spain.
b)
They increased the territory of the United States.
c)
Each resulted in territory annexed by the United States.
d)
Each involved land forcibly taken from Mexico.
107.
Which of the following best describes the political party situation during the Era of Good Feelings?
a)
1 Party system - Federalists ruled
b)
No parties!
c)
1 Party system - Republicans ruled
d)
Republicans vs Democrats
108.
Where did the phrase "Era of Good Feelings" come from?
a)
Columbian Centinel
b)
Boston Globe
c)
James Monroe
d)
Andrew Jackson
109.
Describe America after the War of 1812.
a)
Brink of Civil War
b)
Utter devastation
c)
Military dictatorship
d)
High morale
110.
Which of the following politicians was NOT involved in passing the 2nd Bank of the US?
a)
John C. Calhoun
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
Henry Clay
d)
Daniel Webster
111.
Which region benefited most from protective tariffs on industry?
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
112.
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!
113.
Where were escaped slaves running to in the early 1800s?
a)
Spanish owned Georgia
b)
Spanish owned Florida
c)
Spanish owned Texas
d)
Spanish owned Canada
114.
Who went into Florida, without permission, and removed the Spanish govenor from power?
a)
John C. Calhoun
b)
John Quincy Adams
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
Patrick Henry
115.
What does America get out of the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819?
a)
Flordia & land near Oregon
b)
Georgia & Florida
c)
Georgia & land near Oregon
d)
Nothing!
116.
What other state came into the Union with the Missouri Compromise?
a)
Massachusetts
b)
Missouri
c)
Maine
d)
Minnesota
117.
Did Missouri have slaves after the Missouri Compromise?
a)
Yes
b)
No
118.
Why was another state brought in at the same time as Missouri?
a)
Coincidence
b)
Maintain slave/nonslave state balance
c)
Maintain Federalist/Republican balance
d)
Settle slavery dispute once and for all
119.
Which Canal was built in America during this time?
a)
Panama
b)
Suez
c)
Erie
d)
Bruges
120.
Which of the following was NOT a transportation improvement of this time?
a)
Trains
b)
Roads
c)
Steamboats
d)
Planes
121.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Industrial Revolution?
a)
Mass Production of Goods
b)
Growth of cities
c)
Increase in homemade textiles
d)
Interchangeable Parts
122.
Who invented the Cotton Gin?
a)
Samuel Slater
b)
Eli Whitney
c)
Francis Lowell
d)
James Monroe
123.
Overall, who got more power from the Supreme Court Cases of the Era of Good Feelings?
a)
President
b)
States
c)
Federal Government
d)
Supreme Court
124.
"Patriotic themes infused every aspect of American society from books and paintings of Revolutionary heroes to Noah Webster’s blue-backed speller that promoted patriotism."
a)
Societal Nationalism
b)
Cultural Nationalism
c)
Political Nationalism
d)
Economic Nationalism
125.
"Running parallel with cultural nationalism was a political movement to support the growth of the nation’s economy."
a)
Political Nationalism
b)
Societal Nationalism
c)
Cultural Nationalism
d)
Economic Nationalism
126.
"Movement to bring about the support for national government is over the states. Supreme court decisions support the concept of national government over the states."
a)
Economic Nationalism
b)
Political Nationalism
c)
Cultural Nationalism
d)
Societal Nationalism
127.
This Act allowed individuals to purchase land in the west for $1.25 per acre.
a)
Land Act of 1820
b)
Land Act of 1821
c)
Land Act of 1822
d)
Land Act of 1823
e)
Land Act of 1824
128.
The first steamboat's historical voyage in the United States happened in what year?
a)
1809
b)
1810
c)
1811
d)
1812
e)
1813
129.
Which factor was not a reason American settles went west?
a)
Cheap Land
b)
Slavery was legal
c)
New start
d)
Resources
130.
Largely the fault of the Second Bank of the United States’ tightening of credit in an effort to control inflation; Many state banks closed, value of money fell, there were large increases in unemployment, bankruptcies, and imprisonment for debt.
a)
Panic of 1829
b)
Panic of 1819
c)
Panic 1809
d)
Panic 1839
131.
Which of the follow was northern limit of the Louisiana Purchase set in the Rush-Bagot Agreement
a)
49th Parallel
b)
39th Parallel
c)
59th Parallel
d)
29th Parallel
132.
Sectionalism did what to the United States?
a)
Divided the nation into 4 economic zones
b)
Divided the nation into 3 economic zones
c)
Divided the nation into 2 economic zones
d)
Divided the nation into 6 economic zones
e)
Divided the nation into 5 economic zones
133.
Who was the economic leader of the West?
a)
Henry Clay
b)
Daniel Webster
c)
John C. Calhoun
134.
Who was the economic leader of the South?
a)
Henry Clay
b)
Daniel Webster
c)
John C. Calhoun
135.
Who was the economic leader of the Northeast?
a)
Henry Clay
b)
Daniel Webster
c)
John C. Calhoun
136.
Mason-Dixon Line is the official border of the...
a)
Northern States-Western States
b)
Western States-Eastern States
c)
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