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Walters 3rd Six Weeks Test Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hamilton's plan to stabilize the US economic system included plans to create

a)

trading posts with the Indians.

b)

an economic alliance with France.

c)

new states in the west.

d)

a national bank.

2.

The Judiciary Act of 1789

a)

established a federal court system.

b)

gave states more power to try criminals.

c)

resulted in John Marshall being selected Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

d)

gave John Adams the power to appoint judges.

3.

The result of the Whiskey Rebellion proved that

a)

states had more power than the federal government.

b)

the president and the executive branch could enforce the laws.

c)

the supreme court had the power to declare laws unconstitutional.

d)

the British still influenced the native Americans in the west.

4.

The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that

a)

states could overturn federal law.

b)

the federal government had to power to enforce its laws.

c)

alcohol is good for you.

d)

a court system was needed to resolve disputes between states.

5.

Alexander Hamilton had a plan to improve the US economy by

a)

assuming state debts.

b)

paying off the national debt.

c)

creating a national bank.

d)

all answers are correct.

6.

The Alien and Sedition Act was created because

a)

France allied with Britain in the war against the US.

b)

Space Invaders landed in New York City.

c)

some were openly talking about overthrowing the US government.

d)

George Washington tried to stay neutral.

7.

Who came up with the idea of a National Bank in 1789 in order to stabilize the economy of the US?

a)

Santa Claus

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

the Three Stooges

8.

What problem did George Washington face when he became president of the US in 1789?

a)

Southern States were threatening to secede

b)

The US had a large national debt from the American Revolution

c)

Great Britain refused to trade with the US

d)

The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution

9.

The Monroe Doctrine warned European nations that the Western Hemisphere was

a)

suffering from many diseases.

b)

closed for trading

c)

not open for further colonization

d)

running out of natural resources

10.

In his Farewell Address George Washington warned that the US should

a)

join with Britain against France

b)

avoid alliances with any foreign nation

c)

lower the protective tariff

d)

keep an eye on the Cherokee and other Indians

11.

When did Washington warn against making political alliances with European countries?

a)

In his Farewell Address

b)

at his inauguration

c)

at Valley Forge

d)

when he was in 1st grade

12.

Washington said to avoid ____________________________ with foreign nations.

a)

trading

b)

permanent alliances

c)

traveling to

d)

receiving diplomats

13.

After the US government announced the Monroe Doctrine the US government resisted

a)

trading with

b)

westward expansion

c)

conflict with the Native Americans

d)

attempts by Europe to recolonize the Western Hemisphere

14.

Which of the these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

States have the power to nullify federal law.

b)

the Supreme Court can delcare laws unconstitutional

c)

Further colonization of the Americas is prohibited

d)

Native Americans must be treated fairly

15.

As a result of the War of 1812 the US

a)

gained Florida

b)

increased its manufacturing output

c)

elected Andrew Jackson as president

d)

gained control over New Orleans

16.

Why did the US increase its manufacturing in the early 1800s?

a)

The British blockaded the US coast during the War of 1812

b)

Thomas Jefferson loaned money to businesses

c)

France gave the US technology to let them

d)

the Native Americans introduced the steam engine

17.

Which of the following was a cause of the War of 1812?

a)

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence

b)

Washington made an alliance with France

c)

The British were impressing US sailors

d)

The British declared war on France

18.

Who was the hero of New Orleans?

a)

Drew Brees

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

Henry Clay

d)

John C O'Brien

19.

Which of the following was a cause of the War of 1812?

a)

Britain was interfering with US trade

b)

Britain invaded New Orleans

c)

the US invaded Canada

d)

taxation without representation

20.

What product did the US make more of as a result of the War of 1812?

a)

iphones

b)

cotton cloth

c)

plows

d)

watches

21.

What was the effect of the supreme court case in Worcester v. Georgia?

a)

President Jackson protected the Cherokee from removal.

b)

The Cherokee attacked white settlements in Georgia.

c)

Georgia ignored the court's ruling and took Cherokee land.

d)

Britain agreed to let the Cherokee live in Canada.

22.

What was Andrew Jackson's reaction to the Supreme Court ruling that the Cherokee had a right to their land?

a)

He enforced the court's ruling.

b)

He ignored the ruling.

c)

He threatened to use military force against Georgia if they tried to take away Cherokee land.

d)

He proposed the theory of states' rights.

23.

Why did Andrew Jackson and other white Americans want the Cherokee to resettle to the west?

a)

To help protect against a Mexican invasion

b)

To set up trade in the west

c)

To gain valuable farm land and other resources

d)

To prevent the Cherokee from voting in the election of 1832

24.

Why do most historians praise the leadership of President George Washington?

a)

He defeated both Britain and France in a war.

b)

He allowed Native Americans to keep their homelands.

c)

He helped to establish the new republic under the constitution.

d)

He required all Virginians to free their slaves.

25.

Which precedent was established in Marbury v Madison?

a)

The federal government has the power to regulate trade between the states

b)

States lack the authority to tax the federal government

c)

Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law

d)

States do not have the authority to hear civil cases

26.

The supreme court decision in McCulloch v Marlyland established the precedent that

a)

presidents can only serve two terms

b)

states can tax the federal government

c)

Congress only has delegated powers

d)

Congress can do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out its delegated powers

27.

The idea of judicial review means that

a)

students should study for their history test

b)

judges have to pass a test to become official

c)

the courts can determine if a law should be thrown out

d)

only Congress can appoint judges

28.

What precedent did the case of Gibbons v Ogden establish?

a)

Constitutional amendments are illegal

b)

students need to study for their six weeks test

c)

the federal government has the power to regulate trade between the states

d)

presidential vetoes are unconstitutional

29.

How did Andrew Jackson respond to the court's decision in Worcester v Georgia

a)

He threatened to use military force against Georgia

b)

He ignored the ruling

c)

He protected the Cherokee from white settlers

d)

He asked Congress to propose a constitutional amendment

30.

What precedent did the supreme court set in Marbury v Madison?

a)

The courts have the power to declare if a law violates the constitution

b)

States have reserved powers

c)

presidents cannot appoint judges if they have less than two years left in office

d)

students should study for their six weeks exam

31.

Why did American manufacturing increase during the War of 1812?

a)

Native Americans wanted more textiles

b)

Britain blockaded the coast of the US

c)

Britain raised tariffs

d)

France refused to sell goods to the US

32.

Which word means to force into military service? It was a cause of the War of 1812

a)

tariff

b)

protective tariff

c)

impressment

d)

nullify

33.

What word means to declare void or to ignore? This is what John C Calhoun said the states could do to federal laws they thought were unconstitutional

a)

nullify

b)

repeal

c)

veto

d)

delgated

34.

In which war did the US defend their independence and stand up to British attacks on US trade?

a)

Mexican War

b)

War of 1812

c)

Seminole War

d)

American Revolution

35.

Which of the following led to the War of 1812?

a)

British impressed US sailors

b)

the War Hawks invaded Florida

c)

US signed Pickney's Treaty

d)

US traded with Britain and not France

36.

Which city at the mouth of the Mississippi River did Thomas Jefferson think was vital to western expansion?

a)

New Orleans

b)

Houston

c)

Chicago

d)

Louisiana

37.

What city did the British set fire to in the War of 1812?

a)

Washington DC

b)

Toronto

c)

New Orleans

d)

Philadelphia

38.

Who defended the city of New Orleans against the British during the War of 1812?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Quincy Adams

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Coach O'Brien

39.

Jacksonian Democracy is characterized by

a)

expanded suffrage for poor white males

b)

women's suffrage

c)

the rule of the rich

d)

an increase in states' rights

40.

Under which of the following did Andrew Jackson give his supporters government jobs after he was elected president?

a)

spoils system

b)

ratification debate

c)

revolution of 1812

41.

Which president greatly increased the power of the presidency?

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Henry Clay

c)

John Adams

d)

John Quincy Adams

42.

What was one result of the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828?

a)

Renewal of the charter of the National Bank

b)

elimination of the spoils system

c)

ratification of the 15th amendment

d)

Increased voter participation

43.

What was one result of Andrew Jackson losing the election of 1824?

a)

More people voted in the election of 1828

b)

Votes were cast secretly

c)

Property requirements were strengthens

d)

Poll taxes were reduced

44.

Why did James Monroe issue the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?

a)

To make allies with European countries

b)

To finally win the War of 1812

c)

To prevent European intervention in countries near the US

d)

To increase European trade

45.

Which of the following occurred as a result over in disagreements over the powers given to the national government in the constitution?

a)

The formation of political parties

b)

War of 1812

c)

British impressment

d)

Trail of Tears