WorksheetsChapters 9 & 10
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Why did the Whiskey Rebellion occur in western Pennsylvania in 1794?
Farmers were angry because the price of whiskey had fallen, and they were earning less money.
Farmers refused to pay an excise tax that Congress had placed on whiskey.
Farmers were protesting a protective tariff that Congress had placed on whiskey.
Farmers were protesting the prohibition of the sale of alcohol.
“It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it.” —Washington’s Farewell Address
Based on this excerpt, what was George Washington hoping the country could avoid?
Splitting into political factions
Taking on new trade agreements
Becoming drawn into war in Europe
Being forced into a trade war
Which party favored a national bank and a strong national government?
Whig
Populist
Democratic-Republican
Federalist
Which party had strong support in the South, was led by Thomas Jefferson, and focused on states’ rights over the federal government.
Whig
Populist
Democratic-Republican
Federalist
During the 1790s, what occurred as a result of the disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
The emergence of the first two political parties in the United States.
The organization of a convention to draft a new national constitution.
The establishment of the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land.
The passage of an amendment to limit the number of presidential terms.
What was one reason why Madison and Jefferson opposed the idea of a national bank?
They believed it was unconstitutional for Congress to create a bank.
They wanted each state to create and form its own bank.
They feared the banking activities would threaten the purchase of municipal bonds.
The considered certain bank practices such as charging interest, to be immoral.
Which of the following is true about Federalists?
They supported representative government.
They thought that there could never be too much state power.
They believed it was wise for the public or ordinary citizen to be involved in politics.
Thomas Jefferson was their leader.
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Were drafted by Federalists.
Claimed the Alien and Sedition Acts violated the Constitution.
Distributed land to settlers in these states.
Rejected the Tenth Amendment.
Which statement reflects a principle of judicial review?
State law takes precedence over federal law.
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
Laws that conflict with the Constitution may stand.
The executive branch must uphold state laws.
Which one of the following factors influenced Napoleon’s decision to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
The westward movement of American settlers
His plans to invade Russia
The loss of a naval base in Santo Domingo (Haiti)
Spain’s refusal to allow American goods to move into or past New Orleans
Why did the Federalists oppose the Louisiana Purchase?
They thought it was too expensive and feared new taxes.
They worried about conflicts with Native Americans.
They were concerned that they would lose political power as new states were created.
They were afraid France would regret the sale and the nation would be forced into war.
As President, Thomas Jefferson achieved all of the following except
Increasing military expenses
Reducing the national debt
Reducing the number of federal government employees
Abolishing most federal taxes
The Judiciary Act of 1801 was a Federalist attempt to do all of the following except
Undermine Jefferson’s Presidency
Further Federalist influence in the federal government
Strengthen the power of the judicial branch of government
Strengthen the power of the states
This court case established three principle of judicial review.
McCulloch v. Maryland
Worcester v. Georgia
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
This man was the leader of France and dreamed of a Western empire in North America.
Toussaint L’Ouverture
King Louis XVI
Montesquieu
Napoleon Bonaparte
This man led enslaved Africans in Santo Domingo to revolt against the island’s plantation owners.
Toussaint L’Ouverture
King Louis XVI
Montesquieu
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which of the following was a reasons why Napoleon was willing to sell the Louisiana territory?
The United States threatened to take it by force.
They needed the money to finance war with Britain.
They wished to create a Native American nation west of the United State.
They needed American support.
What happened as a result of the Embargo Act of 1807
It made the nation’s economy stronger as Americans had to buy and sell more American goods.
It was effective in stopping Britain from violating America’s neutral rights with no bad effects.
It forced Americans to find new markets for their goods.
It hurt the U.S. economy by wiping out trade with other nations.
Why was the death of Tecumseh a setback for the British in the War of 1812?
It caused the Native Americans to side with the Americans.
Tecumseh had been an ally of the British.
Tecumseh was an enemy of the French.
Tecumseh had a long history of preventing American settlement in the Northwest Territory.
How was the United States unprepared for war with the British? [four reasons]
Under the Hamilton Plan, why did Alexander Hamilton argue that the national government should pay the national wartime debts?
What did the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans believe about the role of ordinary citizens in government?
Why did the United States go to war with Tripoli (the Barbary States)?
The Barbary pirates were attacking American ports in the Caribbean.
France requested American help in their war with the Barbary States.
Tripoli demanded more money on top of the tribute the Americans were already paying.
Jefferson was hoping to establish an American colony in North Africa.
What major precedent did George Washington set as President?
Smoking tobacco is forbidden in the Capitol building.
A President will serve no more than two terms.
The President’s Cabinet can be composed of no more than five members.
The Vice President is in charge of the military.
This area of the United States initially opposed the Hamilton Plan based on the fact that they had little or no debt and did not want to pay off other states’ large debts.
The South
New England
Virginia
New York
The Alien and Sedition Acts were a result of
Impressment
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Presidential Election of 1796
The XYZ Affair
These countries were guilty of violating American neutrality in the early 19th century [you may select more than one answer]
France
Mexico
Britain
Portugal
Why was the Battle of Lake Erie significant?
Tecumseh was killed.
It forced the British and Native Americans to retreat from Detroit.
The British took full control of the Northwest Territory.
The United States finally gained a foothold in Canada.
Why was Tecumseh’s death significant?
It ended any hopes for a Native American confederation.
The Americans lost a key ally in the War of 1812.
The British were able to once again ally with the Native Americans.
Ohio came under American control.
Why was the peace between Britain and France in 1814 significant?
Britain could no longer fund their war with the United States.
The French were free to send troops to help the Americans.
It freed up troops and supplies for the war against the United States
The Americans also decided to ask for peace with Britain.
What city did the British attack and burn in their 1814 offensive?
Philadelphia
New York City
Baltimore
Washington, D.C.
This man was considered a hero at the Battle of New Orleans.
Andrew Jackson
Napoleon Bonaparte
Oliver Hazard Perry
Sir George Prevost
Why did the Battle of New Orleans occur after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed?
It was a British trick.
It was an American trick.
Some British soldiers refused to stop fighting.
Word of the Treaty of Ghent had not yet reached the United States.
A result of the War of 1812 for the United States was
A strong national
Newfound patriotism
Respect around the world
All of the above
This battle resulted in the British asking for peace with the United States.
The Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of Lake Champlain
The Battle of Lake Ontario
The Battle of Lake St. Clair
What was Hamilton’s Plan, and why were some Southern states opposed to it?
Name the three departments and two offices that formed President Washington’s Cabinet. Also, explain the duties of each.
What did the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans each believe about the federal government and state governments?
How was the United States unprepared for war with the British? [four reasons—Name as many as you can.]
Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant? [three reasons]
