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Worksheets2022 Washington and Adams Administration Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
“Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute” is most closely associated with
The XYZ Affair
Jay’s Treaty
The Proclamation of Neutrality
Hamilton Plan
The Citizen Genet Affair
During the 1790’s, Federalist and Republicans openly disagreed over?
A. The extent of popular control of government and who should contribute to government
B. Foreign policy toward England and France
C. The Fiscal (financial) policies of the national government
All of the Above
Choices A and C
Why was the presidency of George Washington considered to be so significant?
His actions would define the role of the president
His actions would set precedents for all future presidents
His actions would determine the need for a president
His actions would test the president’s constitutional authority.
His actions would fail and lead us back to a monarchy.
The impact on rising issues and problems within the Executive branch forced President Washington to create-
A cabinet
The National Security Council
An electoral college
The Department of Education
All of the following are Federalist concepts EXCEPT?
The need for a strong, central government
The need for a national bank
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
The idea that power should be in the hands of the wealthy
Industrial vision
Washington’s Farewell Address?
Warmly endorsed the appearance of two contending political parties in America
Warned against the dangers of permanent foreign alliances
Was delivered to a joint session of Congress by Washington himself
Proposed a two-term limitation on the presidency
Stated the belief and reinforcement of separation of powers and the powers of the executive branch
Hamilton proposed a tariff soon after the launching of the United States government in order to?
Stop the export of raw materials to Great Britain
Help develop manufacturing in the United States
Was delivered to a joint session of Congress by Washington himself
To help foreign goods flood the American market
Punish Great Britain for postwar harassment of American ships
The Virginia and Kentucky resolutions supported the idea that:
Federal law is superior to state law
A state may secede from the Union.
States could declare a law null and void or an act of Congress unconstitutional
States may resist federal laws by force of arms.
Which issue was the most controversial and caused the first debate over a strict or loose construction (interpretation) of the Constitution?
National Bank
Protective Tariff
Whiskey Rebellion
Alien & Sedition Acts
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
The international incident known as the XYZ Affair involved?
The British refused to evacuate their forts on American territory
The Federalist party uniting behind Adams and his pro-war stance
A French foreign minister’s demand for a bribe before he would meet with American representatives
The British seizure of American crewmen from a U. S Navy warship in Chesapeake Bay
The establishment of Jay’s Treaty and negotiations with King Louis XVI
The decision of President George Washington to use the state militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 demonstrated that the ...
States were still the dominant power in the new nation
President was becoming a military dictator
Federal Government had no authority to impose an excise tax
New National Government intended to enforce Federal laws
George Washington's view on relations with other countries:
The government would use force to maintain order.
The U.S. would remain neutral in foreign conflicts.
The kidnapping (impressment) of American naval soldiers
Revolt against the tax on whiskey
Allowed the president to send a foreigner who was not a naturalized citizen he considered dangerous out of the country:
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Alien Act
Sedition Act
XYZ Affair
Made it a crime to speak, write, or publish "false, scandalous, and malicious" criticisms of the government:
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Alien Act
Sedition Act
XYZ Affair
The Alien and Sedition Acts, signed into law by President John Adams in 1798, were used for which of the following purposes?
to expel Native Americans from U.S. territory
to punish Democratic-Republican newspaper editors
to keep the British from retaking northwestern forts
to keep people patriotic during wartime
Which of the following best describes the Whiskey Rebellion?
a protest by Pennsylvania farmers over a new tax
a violent slave rebellion in Virginia
an armed uprising by farmers in Ohio
a skirmish between U.S. soldiers and Native Americans in the Ohio Valley
In the Election of 1800,
The House of Representatives elected Thomas Jefferson
Marked the first time we had a president and vice president represent two different parties
John Adams received enthusiastic support from the Federalist
George Washington was elected unanimously for his second term
As president, John Adams…
Received consistent support from Alexander Hamilton
Consulted often with Vice President Thomas Jefferson on all major issues.
Dismissed members of Washington’s old cabinet whom he felt were unqualified or disloyal
Refused to ask Congress for a formal declaration of war against France in response to the diplomatic humiliation of the XYZ Affair
In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government?
The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens’ rights in time of war like the first amendment
The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
What does PRECEDENTS mean?
Something not done or said that becomes an bad example for others to follow
Something you forgot to do and that becomes an example for others to follow
Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow
Something you should do so that it becomes an example for others to think about
Examples of Washington's precedents include:
Living in the White House, going to church and donating to charity.
Riding a horse, serving in the military and being elected at 60 years old
Avoiding political parties, being called his Excellency and serving as a General.
Creating a Cabinet, serving two terms and adopting a policy of neutrality
Which of the following were part of Hamilton's economic plan?
Creating laws to help farmers and establishing an economy based on agriculture.
Paying back the national debt, creating tariffs on imported goods and establishing the National Bank.
Going to war with Britain, trading with France and supporting state's rights.
Writing a musical and performing it to convince people to support his plan.
What was the Republican response to Adams' Alien and Sedition Acts?
Quasi War with France
XYZ Affair
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Pinckney's Treaty
The results of the election of 1796 were unexpected because …?
It led to war with France
George Washington was elected for a third term
The President and Vice President were not from the same party
There was a tie for president and the House of Representatives had to decide who was president.
It did not usher in a peaceful transition of power
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that-
the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
Which action completes this diagram?
oversee state government agencies
regulate the creation of new businesses
establish a national bank
eliminate protective tariffs
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*The Whiskey Rebellion
*The Bank of the United States
The Alien and Sedition Acts
*Marbury v. Madison
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This list provides examples of-
topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic
weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over-
taxation without representation
the doctrine of judicial review
territorial expansion to the west
the extent of federal power
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'Tis true policy to steer clear of ____?____ with any portion of the foreign World- So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it... But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.
-President George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796
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Which phrase completes this excerpt?
colonial Settlements
protective Tariffs
permanent Alliances
territorial Disputes
