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Ch. 8 Review (NatGeo): THE NEW NATION

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In dealing with foreign affairs, Washington wanted the US to do what?

a)

US domination over Europe

b)

stay neutral

c)

Side with the French no matter what

d)

Side with the British to ensure our business interests

2.

Hamilton, Jefferson, Knox, and Randolph made up Washington's advisors, called the __________.

a)

the cabinet

b)

the good ol' boys

c)

the judicial branch

d)

the Congress

3.

When farmers in Western Pennsylvania started an uprising over the Whiskey Tax, Washington decided _____________.

a)

to lead 13,000 troops into the countryside to stop the rebellion

b)

that Hamilton was wrong about the tax and vetoed it

c)

to place larger tariffs on Chinese imports

d)

to ask Daniel Shays for advice

4.

As part of his financial plan, Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a __________.

a)

standing army

b)

US Marine Corps

c)

national bank

d)

plan to end slavery

5.

Belief in the Common Man and an agricultural (farming) way of life along with strong state governments and a limited federal government

a)

Hamiltonian Views

b)

Jeffersonian Views

c)

Federalist Views

d)

Monarchical views

6.

They favored a stronger central government that promoted trade and industry.

a)

Federalists

b)

Antifederalists

c)

Democratic-Republicans

d)

Whigs

7.

They favored stronger state governments and an agricultural way of life.

a)

Federalists

b)

Antifederalists

c)

Democratic Republicans

d)

Know Nothings

8.

The Southerners agreed to Hamilton's plans to pay off the debt in exchange for what?

a)

moving the capital further south to Washington D.C.

b)

moving the capital further north to Philadelphia.

c)

Giving the southerners a tax refund of $50 each

d)

Giving the southerners more representatives in government

9.

Thomas Jefferson, James Madison were the leaders of the ____________________ Party.

a)

Federalist

b)

Democratic-Republican

10.

Which party was led by Alexander Hamilton?

a)

Federalist Party

b)

Democratic-Republican Party

11.

Which of the following wars helped to inspire the French Revolution?

a)

The American Civil War

b)

The French and Indian War

c)

American Revolution

d)

The Seven Years War

12.

The Reign of Terror in France was a time when ___________.

a)

Marie Antoinette was executed

b)

The Committee of Public Safety used terror to keep the Republic safe

c)

Thousands of French people were sent to the guillotine

d)

all of these

13.

The King of France during the 1780s (before he got beheaded) was _______.

a)

George III

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Louis XVI

d)

Henry VIII

14.

A machine for beheading people used as a means of execution during the French Revolution was the _________.

a)

Beheader

b)

National Razor

c)

Guillotine

d)

Head chopper-offer 3000

15.

What area did George Washington want to expand and grow?

a)

Debt and finances in America

b)

Education in America

c)

Alliances with foreign countries

d)

a US Navy

16.

What was an outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

Farmers were paid more

b)

The whiskey tax was repealed (or overturned)

c)

It proved our new government could enforce it's laws

d)

It continued to increase the price of whiskey

17.

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

18.

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

a)

Shays's Rebellion proved the strength of the Articles of Confederation

b)

The Whiskey Rebellion proved the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

c)

The Whiskey Rebellion proved the strength of the new government to enforce laws

d)

Shays's Rebellion proved the weaknesses of the Constitution

19.
What was G. Washington's policy with foreign nations?
a)
Alliance with Spain
b)
Alliance with Britian
c)
Alliance with France
d)
Stay Neutral
20.
The first elected president of the U.S. was
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Adams
c)
George Washington
d)
George Washingmachine
21.

What event encouraged Americans to stay "neutral in its relations with other nations" and to avoid political parties?

a)
War of 1812
b)
Washington's Farewell Address
c)
Washington's State of the Union Address
d)
Monroe Doctrine
22.

1. no political parties

2. stay neutral

3. avoid war

4. avoid foreign affairs

5. don't go into debt

6. Presidents should serve no more than 2 terms

These are all examples of what?

a)
Precedents 
b)
Laws
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Constitution
23.
In Washington's Farewell address, what does he say about foreign affairs?
a)
The US should make more alliances
b)
The US should stay neutral
c)
He did not say anything
24.
What did Washington consider a serious danger to the new nation?
a)
settlers moving west
b)
national taxes
c)
growth of political parties
d)
France's influence
25.
What was one of the challenges George Washington faced as first President of the United States?
a)
Determining how many senators each state should have in Congress.
b)
Paying off debt from the American Revolution.
c)
Defending the Southern border of the United States against attacks from Spain.
d)
Deciding which exports to foreign countries should be taxed.
26.
What did Hamilton believe in regarding government power and the economy?
a)
Promoting business and manufacturing
b)

Promoting farming and agricultural growth

c)
Promote trade with China
d)
Promote trade with Russia
27.
Who was George Washington's VP?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Adams
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
John Jay
28.
This term means "an act that becomes an example or tradition to be followed."
a)
Instance
b)
Precedent
c)
Model
d)
Pattern
29.
_____ wanted a strong national government, while _____ wanted to limit the government's power.
a)
Jefferson; Hamilton
b)
Hamilton; Jefferson
c)
Madison; Hamilton
d)
Hamilton; Adams
30.

Washington led the army out to Western Pennsylvania to put down which uprising?

a)
Whiskey Rebellion
b)

Shays's Rebellion

c)
Pontiac's Rebellion
d)
Bacon's Rebellion
31.
The capital was moved to Washington, D.C. in exchange for:
a)
taxing the production of whiskey.
b)
imposing a tariff on imported goods.
c)
creating a national bank.
d)
allowing Washington to be president.
32.
Which of the following was NOT a piece of advice Washington gave in his Farewell Address?
a)
Avoid political parties
b)
Avoid foreign alliances
c)

Avoid national debt

d)
Avoid slavery
33.
Who won the election of 1796 and became the second president?
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
James Madison
34.

What political party was Adams a member of?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalist

c)

Whig

d)

Anti-Federalists

35.

How many terms did John Adams serve as president?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

36.

The controversy with the XYZ Affair was because....

a)

the French attacked British ships

b)

the British refused to meet American diplomats

c)

French diplomats demanded a bribe to meet with American diplomats

d)

the British were forcing Americans to join their navy

37.

What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?

a)

To prevent people from criticizing the government

b)

To get Americans to support a war with France

c)

To get Americans to support a war with Britain

d)

To stop immigrants from entering the country illegally

38.
Who were X, Y, and Z?
a)
Spanish Conquistadors
b)
US Diplomats
c)
French "secret" agents asking for a bribe
d)

US sailors being held captive

39.
Who was John Adams's vice president?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Quincy Adams
d)
Abigail Adams
40.
__________ means speaking out against a government official.
a)
Alien
b)
Sedition
c)
Cabinet
d)
Nullify
41.
George Washington was the first President to live in the White House.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Washington chose, ___________, as the title for the President.
a)
"Mr. President"
b)
"His Excellency"
c)
His Highness, the Protector of Our Liberties"
d)
"Mr. Big shot"
43.

Why was the Sedition Act a violation of the 1st Amendment?

a)

It required Americans to house British soldiers

b)

It took away the immigrants' right to travel

c)

It became illegal to criticize (speak badly about) the government

d)

It allowed the government to search immigrants' private property

44.

What did JEFFERSON believe in regarding government power and the economy?

a)
Promoting business and manufacturing
b)

Promoting farming and agricultural growth

c)
Promote trade with China
d)
Promote trade with Russia
45.

The Alien & Sedition Acts violated which American right?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Freedom of Press

d)

All of the Above

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