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Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Alexander Hamilton held which public office?
a)
President
b)
Secretary of the Interior
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Secretary of the Treasury
2.
Alexander Hamilton believed in 
a)
Strict Construction of the Constitution 
b)
Loose Constitution 
3.

Which United States president was James Monroe?

a)

1st

b)

9th

c)

5th

d)

10th

4.

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

a)

Monroe Dynasty

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Monroe Empire

d)

Monroe Presidency

5.

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

6.

What was the city that James Monroe is named after?

a)

Beverly hills

b)

Montebello

c)

Monrovia

d)

madison square

7.

Which state's governor has James Monroe been.

a)

Virginia

b)

US

c)

never was a governor only was the US president

d)

Colorado

8.
Who wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
John Quincy Adams
b)
James Monroe
c)
Henry Clay
d)
John C. Calhoun
9.
'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
10.
Which Canal was built in America during this time?
a)
Panama
b)
Suez
c)
Erie
d)
Bruges
11.

Which state became a "free state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Kansas

d)

Texas

12.

Which state became a "slave state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Florida

d)

Oregon

13.

This treaty established U.S. claims to Florida and gave the U.S. access to the Pacific.

a)

Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain

b)

Convention of 1818 with England

c)

Treaty of Versailles with Germany

d)

Webster-Ashburton treaty with England

14.

Which was a motivation behind the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

fear that Great Britain would try to extend it's Canadian border

b)

fear that Great Britain was giving aid to Native Americans to resist American expansion out West

c)

fear that Latin American countries would not adhere to American authority in the Western Hemisphere

d)

fear that Spain would try to regain it's colonies in Latin America, despite their declaration of independence

15.
What group of Americans wanted war with Britain?
a)
War Hawks
b)
Swamp Foxes
c)
Mercenaries
d)
Patriots
16.
The burning of the white house (depicted above) occurred during which of the following? 
a)
The War of 1812 
b)
The Revolutionary War 
c)
The Whiskey Rebellion 
d)
The Mexican American War 
17.
What war did James Madison lead?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
War of 1812
c)
Revolutionary War
d)
Britain War
18.
Which future president became a legendary war hero in the Battle of New Orleans?
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
James Monroe
c)
Andrew Johnson
d)
James K. Polk
19.
Which is NOT a cause of the War of 1812?
a)
British impressment of American sailors
b)
British searching and seizing American ships
c)
British giving guns and ammunition to Native Americans
d)
British burning down Washington D.C.
20.
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
21.
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
22.
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
23.
One way the War of 1812 effected industry in the Northeastern US was - 
a)
Americans bought more American-made goods as a result of the embargo
b)
The US relied heavily on goods made in other countries
c)
The war caused a decline in American made goods
d)
The war caused Americans to ration their products
24.
What is the practice of kidnapping sailors and forcing them to serve?
a)
Impressment
b)
Isolationism
c)
Sedition
d)
Embargo
25.
How did the Native Americans try to stop the westward expansion of the Americans?
a)
Lather trails with molasses
b)
Get weapons and supplies from Great Britain
c)
Cut off trade to America
d)
Invade NYC
26.
How did the Native Americans try to stop the westward expansion of the Americans?
a)
Lather trails with molasses
b)
Get weapons and supplies from Great Britain
c)
Cut off trade to America
d)
Invade NYC
27.

Which of the following established that the Supreme Court has the power of judicial review?

a)

The Louisiana Purchase

b)

Marbury vs Madison

c)

The Whiskey Rebellion

d)

The Alien and Sedition Acts

28.

Judicial Review is the process by which

a)

the Supreme Court can veto a bill.

b)

Congress can override a veto.

c)

the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional

d)

the states can nullify an act passed by Congress.

29.

Why were the federalists against purchasing Louisiana? There are 2 correct answers.

a)

The didn't want to expand the US

b)

They felt it would weaken our government.

c)

They said it was unconstitutional.

d)

They feared it would start a war.

30.
What political position did Thomas Jefferson hold during George Washington’s first cabinet?
a)
Secretary of War
b)
Secretary of Treasury
c)
Secretary to Mr. Almasi
d)
Secretary of State
31.
What landmark U.S. Supreme Court case came out of the midnight judges controversy?
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
Miranda v. Arizona
d)
Bush v. Gore
32.
What legal principle was established in the previous case’s landmark decision?
a)
Writ of habeaus corpus
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Judicial review
d)
Executive Order
33.
What crucial Mississippi River port city did Jefferson stake his fortunes on?
a)
Little Rock
b)
Minneapolis
c)
St. Louis
d)
New Orleans
34.
What large piece of land did Thomas Jefferson buy from France?  
a)
Gadsen Purchase
b)
Texas Territory
c)
Louisana Purchase
d)
Northwest Territory
35.
Who ruled France during Jefferson's presidency?
a)
Mr. Miller
b)
Napoleon Bonaparte
c)
Napoleon Dynamite
d)
King Louis
36.
Jefferson had reservations about buying Louisiana because
a)
We was a strict interpreter of the Constitution
b)
We was a loose interpreter of the 
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.
 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
40.
 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
41.

a person who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living

a)

alien

b)

sedition

c)

senator

d)

citizen

42.

forcing sailors off their boats to work or be soldiers for another country (on their boats)

a)

impressment

b)

sedition

c)

embargo

d)

piracy

43.

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

44.

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

45.

What was the code name for the three French agents that demanded a bribe from the US representatives?

a)

X,Y and Z

b)

A,B and C

c)

Marshall, Pinckney and Gerry

d)

Alien, Sedition and Naturalization

46.
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.
47.

Why did the Whiskey Rebellion happen?

a)

people thought whiskey was bad

b)

there wasn't enough whiskey for everyone

c)

the government made whiskey illegal

d)

the government taxed the production of whiskey

48.

When Washington led 13,000 troops to Pennsylvania...

a)

it made the whiskey rebellion worse.

b)

it showed the government was powerful and ended the rebellion.

c)

he attacked the farmers and ended the rebellion.

d)

the people were terrified and fled the area.

49.

What position did Alexander Hamilton have in Washington's cabinet?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Secretary of Education

c)

Secretary of Treasury

d)

Secretary of War

50.

Hamilton was a...

a)

Federalist.

b)

Democratic-Republican.

51.

Jefferson was a...

a)

Federalist

b)

Democratic-Republican

52.

Hamilton believed the US needed a/an...

a)

strong economy

b)

agrarian economy

c)

farming economy

d)

isolated economy

53.

Hamilton believed the US needed a/an...

a)

strong economy

b)

agrarian economy

c)

farming economy

d)

isolated economy

54.

Hamilton wanted the national bank to...

a)

create jobs.

b)

make loans.

c)

replace taxes.

d)

take all the states' money.

55.

Which foreign country did the Federalists side with?

a)

Great Britain

b)

France

56.

Federalists and Democratic-Republicans argued over...

a)

how long the president should serve.

b)

what to call the president.

c)

how large the military should be.

d)

how strong the central or national government should be.

57.

Federalists and Democratic-Republicans argued over...

a)

how long the president should serve.

b)

what to call the president.

c)

how large the military should be.

d)

how strong the central or national government should be.

58.

Washington's foreign policy was based on...

a)

supporting allies.

b)

isolationism.

c)

expansionism.

d)

pursuing alliances.

59.
1793 a statement made by President George Washington that the United States would not side with any of the nations at war in Europe following the French Revolution
a)
Loose Constructionist
b)
Strict Constructionist
c)
National Debt
d)
Neutrality Proclamation 
60.
George Washington was in favor of political parties
a)
Yes
b)
No
61.
The Northwest Ordinance provided a pathway for territories 
a)
to become states
b)
federal funding
c)
infrastructure grants
62.

What was George Washington’s advice in the Farewell Address (1796)?

a)

Stay neutral in foreign affairs

b)

Always choose a side in foreign affairs

63.

Which of the following is apart of Washington's legacy?

a)

Presidents only serving two terms (8yrs)

b)

Established a president serving forever

c)

Presidents taking control of all departments.

64.

What was the biggest issue that Political Parties disagreed with at first?

a)

The Size of the Federal Government

b)

Trade Agreements

c)

War Efforts

65.

What is Washington's warning?

"The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now ear to you."

a)

Stay united

b)

Stay neutral

c)

Stay out of debt

d)

Avoid political parties

66.
What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington 
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
William Henry Harrison
67.
The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?
a)
Great Britain
b)
France
c)
Russia
d)
Spain
68.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
a)
$100,000
b)
$1 million
c)
$15 million
d)
$100 million
69.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
a)
$100,000
b)
$1 million
c)
$15 million
d)
$100 million
70.
Why did the Americans want the Louisiana territory?
a)
For control of the Mississippi ports
b)
To spy on the Spanish
c)
To control Haiti
d)
For gold and silver
71.
How did the Louisiana Purchase effect the geography of the United States?
a)
it tripled the size of the U.S.
b)
it had no effect
c)
it doubled the size of the U.S.
72.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were which of the following?
a)
Politicians
b)
Explorers
c)
Buyers of the Louisiana Purchase
d)
All of the above
73.
__________ was an important help as guide and an interpreter during the Lewis and Clark expedition
a)
York
b)
Mandan
c)
Sacagawea
d)
Toussaint L'Ouverture
74.
When did the United States of America purchase the territory of Louisiana?
a)
1703
b)
1903
c)
1803
d)
1813
75.

Which law was passed by the Federalist controlled Congress that aimed to silence the criticism of the U.S. government’s war effort against France? *

a)

Embargo Act

b)

Alien Act

c)

Sedition Act

d)

Impressment Act

76.

Which of the following is a good example of a Precedent established during George Washington’s Presidency? *

a)

Protective Tariffs

b)

Impressment

c)

Formation of Political Parties

d)

Neutrality Proclamation

77.

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era Of Good Feelings?

a)

Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government

b)

There was a renewed sense of patriotism

c)

Evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditions

d)

The U.S. ceded territory to Britain in an attempt to avoid war

78.

How did the War Of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

a)

Manufacturing increased

b)

Imports of raw materials increased

c)

Agricultural imports increased

d)

The use of federal paper currency increased

79.

A MAJOR reason President Thomas Jefferson supported the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was that it --

a)

removed the Spanish from North America

b)

gave the U.S. contol of the port of New Orleans & the Mississippi River

c)

It would help Mr. Neeley's backhand

d)

gave the U.S. ownership of Florida

80.

Why did Congress reject the Protective Tariff in Alexander Hamilton’s 4-part plan?

a)

It would favor only the wealthy

b)

It would encourage imports from Britain

c)

It would cost too much to enforce

d)

It would become an obstacle for trade between Southern states & Britain

81.

The Federalists and Democratic-Republicans emerged as separate political parties partly as a result of disagreement over --

a)

whether to approve the Declaration of Independence

b)

how the nation should admit new states

c)

whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine

d)

how the nation should develop economically

82.

President George Washington demonstrated the government’s power under the new Constitution to enforce federal law in the way he handled the -

a)

XYZ Affair

b)

Judiciary Act of 1789

c)

Whiskey Rebellion

d)

Alien & Sedition Acts

83.

Which of the following was passed to discourage French immigration to the U.S. under John Adams' Presidency?

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

Alien Act

c)

Embargo Act

d)

Sedition Act

84.

The Embargo Act and the War Of 1812 were SIMILAR in that both events dealt with a conflict involving the --

a)

decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court

b)

launch of a protective tariff on British imports

c)

emergence of manufacturing in the Northeast

d)

British kidnapping of American sailors

85.

The Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819 resulted in the U.S. obtaining which territory from Spain?

a)

Nanabooboo land

b)

Mississippi

c)

Florida

d)

Louisiana

86.

Alexander Hamilton’s 4-part plan was designed to --

a)

strengthen the powers of state governments

b)

prevent Congressional control of interstate commerce

c)

encourage British imports

d)

help build the national economy

87.

Which precedent established by George Washington was directly linked to the appointment of Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson & Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton?

a)

The establishment of the Presidential Cabinet

b)

The failure of Washington’s Presidency

c)

The authority of the national government

d)

The establishment of a foreign policy

88.

Which War Of 1812 event is directly linked to the rise of American patriotism?

a)

The victory in the Battle Of New Orleans

b)

The occupation of Washington, D.C.

c)

British support of Native attacks on American settlements

d)

Francis Scott Key’s writing of “The Star Spangled Banner”

89.

The Lewis & Clark expedition was significant because it --

a)

opened trade between the U.S. & the French

b)

led to U.S. settlement of the West

c)

marked the beginning of Manifest Destiny

d)

introduced the U.S. to valuable raw materials such as coal

90.

During the War Of 1812, what was the British Army’s response to the attempt by U.S. forces to invade British Canada?

a)

They set up a blockade along the Pacific coast

b)

They signed the Treaty of Ghent to end the war

c)

They took control of Washington, D.C. & burned down the White House

d)

They invaded the port of New Orleans

91.

Which of the following did Jay's Treaty NOT do?

a)

Britain would pay damages on seized American ships.

b)

Britain would give the U.S. Canada.

c)

Britain would abandon their forts on the northwestern frontier.

d)

The U.S. agreed to pay debts it owed the British.

92.

TRUE or FAlSE

Jay's Treaty was popular and accepted amongst citizens and congressional leaders.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

93.

What country did the United States become closely associated with through Jay's Treaty?

a)

France

b)

Cuba

c)

Prussia

d)

Great Britain

94.

What former U.S. ally was offended by Jay's Treaty?

a)

France

b)

Cuba

c)

Prussia

d)

Great Britain

95.

Which of the following was NOT an issue that led to Jay's Treaty?

a)

Great Britain had been Impressing U.S. sailors

b)

Great Britain had been trading with France, but not the U.S.

c)

There was not a border between the U.S. and Canada

d)

Great Britain had been confiscating U.S. ships

e)

Great Britain had not repaid Southern slave owners for the slaves they freed during the Revolutionary War

96.

How did France respond to Jay's Treaty?

a)

Began confiscating U.S. ships

b)

Stopped trading with the U.S.

c)

Shut down the Port of New Orleans

d)

Sold the Louisiana Territory to Spain

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