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WorksheetsFirst 3 Presidents Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Prior to Pinckney’s Treaty, the United States and Spain
had disputes over ___________.
Government
Money
Debt
Land
How did Pinckney's Treaty benefit the United States?
Set land boundaries on Spain’s territory and allowed American boats to travel the Mississippi River freely
Gave all of Spain’s land to the US
Spain was required to pay off America’s debt in exchange for land
Spain attacked English forces in America
Describe 3 problems that existed between the US and
England before Jay’s Treaty.
British taxes, Quartering of soldiers, No taxation without representation
British forts on American soil, British encouraged Native American attacks, British ships attacked American ships
England owed the American government lots of money
All of these
Jay’s Treaty helped the US avoid going to _________
with England (again).
Spain
France
War
None of these
Why did the US government create the Whiskey Tax?
To begin re-paying the national debt
To stop people from drinking so much whiskey
To promote large whiskey brands like Jack Daniel’s
To keep farmers from making dangerous illegal whiskey
What did farmers compare the Whiskey Tax to?
Torture
Pre-Revolutionary British taxes
Corruption
None of these
How did Washington stop the Whiskey Rebellion?
He joined the rebellion.
He raised taxes even higher.
He started a war with the rebels.
He went to Pennsylvania with the national militia and stopped the rebellion.
How has Washington’s Farewell Address left a legacy on
American History?
Many Presidents have used Washington’s advice to make important decisions.
Washington’s Farewell Address is printed on the dollar bill.
Students are required to memorize Washington’s Farewell Address.
All of these
Who was the Founder of the Federalist Party?
Hamilton
Jefferson
Who was the founder of the Democratic-Republican Party?
Hamilton
Jefferson
Federalists wanted a government that was:
Big and strong
Small and weak
Dem-Republicans wanted a government that was:
Big and strong
Small and weak
Federalists believed the best type of leader was:
Elite/Upper class
Average/Common man
Dem-Republicans believed the best type of leader was:
Elite/Upper class
Common man/Average
Federalists believed the government ought to charge:
More taxes
Less taxes
Dem-Republicans believed the government ought to charge:
More taxes
Less taxes
Federalists tended to be ________ the French Revolution
For (Support)
Against (oppose)
Dem-Republicans tended to be _________ the French Revolution
For (Support)
Against (oppose)
In what ways was John Adams a Federalist?
Adams strengthened the federal government and extended Hamilton’s tax program.
Adams was a common man who was anti-taxes.
Adams promoted the strength of the states by weakening the power of the Federal government.
Adams worked in a factory before becoming President.
Why were French warships attacking American trade ships in the late 1790s?
The French were angry because the Americans had stolen many French ships after the Revolution.
The French were angry that Americans were trading with the British.
The French had confused the ships as being British ships
The French intended to sell American goods to the British.
How did the XYZ Affair affect the relationship between the American and French governments?
It caused the two governments to become closer.
It formed a treaty where the two governments became one.
It severely damaged the relationship between the two governments.
It formed an alliance against the British.
How did Americans react to the XYZ Affair?
Americans were happy about the XYZ Affair.
Americans were scared of the XYZ Affair.
Americans did not actually know about the XYZ Affair.
Americans were outraged and started a secret war (Quasi-War).
What did Federalists fear about Democratic-Republicans after the XYZ Affair?
Federalists feared the Dem-Republicans were secret French spies out to overthrow America
Federalists feared the Dem-Republicans would take over factories and turn them into farms.
Federalists feared the Dem-Republicans were going to start a revolution to remove the Federalists from power.
Federalists feared the Dem-Republicans would start a tax revolt.
Why did Federalists pass the Alien Acts in 1798?
Federalists were racists.
Most immigrants voted Dem-Republican, and the Alien Acts would weaken their numbers.
Most immigrants voted Federalist, and the Alien Acts would help them.
All of these
What amendment did the Sedition Acts violate?
First Amendment (Freedom of Speech/the Press)
Second Amendment (Right to bear arms)
Third Amendment (No quartering of soldiers)
Fourth Amendment (Search and seizure)
What was the purpose of nullification and states’ rights?
States had the right to ignore the Bill of Rights and treat their citizens however they wanted.
States had the right to check the power of the federal government by judging the constitutionality of the laws.
States could impeach the President for making laws they didn’t like.
None of these
Why did John Adams lose the election of 1800?
Americans thought he was too old to be President again.
Adams had secretly formed an alliance with the French and was ineligible due to being a traitor.
The Alien and Sedition Acts were too controversial and had ruined Adams’ Presidency.
He actually won the election of 1800.
What effect did the Alien and Sedition Acts have on the Federalist party?
The Acts strengthened the Federalist party.
The Acts had little effect on the party.
The Acts caused Jefferson to join the Federalist party.
The Acts ultimately destroyed the Federalist party.
Why was the election of 1800 important?
It was the first time in history that power was passed between political parties without erupting in violence.
Jefferson won a unanimous victory.
It was the first time a woman was elected President.
An independent party candidate won the election.
What Democratic-Republican goals did Jefferson accomplish as President?
Jefferson increased the size of the military.
Jefferson reduced the national debt and lowered taxes.
Jefferson continued Hamilton’s policies.
Jefferson eliminated the Constitution.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase controversial?
Jefferson did not tell anyone he was going to buy Louisiana.
After the XYZ Affair, many Americans did not want to deal with France.
The Constitution does not give the President the power to purchase land for the country.
The price was way too high for such a small amount of land.
How did the Louisiana Purchase benefit the United States?
It gave the United States access to oil and gas reserves in the territory.
The French had left a large weapons cache in New Orleans that the United States inherited.
The land had already been settled and cultivated into a bountiful region of farmland.
It doubled the size of the country.
What was the purpose of the Lewis & Clark Expedition?
To meet and establish positive relationships with French Canadians.
To rid the area of Native Americans.
To map out and explore the Louisiana Terrritory.
To determine whether or not Jefferson wanted to return the land to France.
How did Jefferson deal with the Barbary Pirates?
He paid the ransom they demanded.
He sent US Marines and the Navy to fight the Pirates.
He sent the Air Force to bomb the Pirates’ territory.
He signed a treaty giving them access to American ships.
What did the defeat of the Barbary Pirates prove to the rest of the world?
It proved the United States’ military strength.
It proved the United States was willing to get involved in other people’s business.
The Barbary Pirates defeated the United States.
It proved the United States was willing to work with France to defeat enemies.
What did Jefferson hope to accomplish with the Embargo Act of 1807?
Jefferson hoped to increase trade with all foreign countries.
Jefferson hoped that without American goods, Britain and France would be forced to stop fighting.
Jefferson hoped that Britain and France would offer America more money for goods.
Jefferson hoped to start a war with Britain and France.
What effect did the Embargo Act have on the American economy?
America’s economy improved.
American money became a lot more valuable.
America’s economy suffered greatly
None of these
What are Thomas Jefferson’s legacies?
America’s first President, the Magna Carta, and the Mayflower Compact
Importance of taxes, leadership by the upper class, increase in manufacturing
Training American troops at Valley Forge, vaccination for smallpox, creation of modern Navy
The Declaration of Independence, the value of freedom, and the importance of education
