WorksheetsThe Federalists Era
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which treaty resulted from Spanish fears that the United States and Great Britain would work against them in North America?
Pinckney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
Treaty of Greenville
Treaty of Greenville
The agents X, Y, and Z of the XYZ affair were British agents.
True
False
What was one result of the compromise on Hamilton's plan to pay off bonds issued during the American Revolution?
removal of trade barriers
the nation's capital was located in the South
protests by the Federalists
reduced taxes in the North
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson often took the same side on issues.
True
False
Like George Washington, many Americans considered political parties ___________.
harmful
necessary
illegal
unavoidable
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to protect individual liberties
to protect the government
to satisfy Southern states
to satisfy Northern states
The French captured American ships that traded with the British and forced the crews into the French navy.
True
False
What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?
The government prevented the sale of whiskey.
Pennsylvania farmers were upset about a tax on whiskey.
The government used force to seize a whiskey business.
American settlers brought whiskey into Ohio.
What did the executive branch of government consist of when it was set up in 1789?
the Senate and House of Representatives
the Supreme Court and federal district and circuit courts
the president, vice president, and the president's cabinet
a national bank under the Department of the Treasury
President Washington had many conflicts with Congress over how to set up an effective government.
True
False
Why did George Washington proclaim neutrality for the United States?
to keep out of the war between Britain and France
as a show of support to the British
to make the public happy
to establish a foreign relations policy
Jay's Treaty specified that the British would _______.
withdraw from American soil.
stop impressments of American sailors.
turn over their forts to Americans.
stop interfering with American trade.
Jefferson and Madison believed in ____________.
a strict interpretation of the Constitution
unlimited use of implied powers
representative government
the dangers of too much democracy
Which best describes the Republican beliefs about government?
They supported the participation of an elite few in government.
They feared the participation of ordinary people in government.
They feared a strong central government controlled by a few.
They supported a strong central government controlled by a few.
Jay's Treaty was very unpopular with many Americans.
True
False
