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WorksheetsThe Federalist Era
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 32mins
Who was the first president of the United States?
John Hancock
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow.
bond
precedent
compromise
ordinance
Which of the following is NOT a precedent established by Washington?
creation of the cabinet
the farewell address
"Mr. President"
Refusing to shake hands with people.
Some people opposed Hamilton's financial plan because (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY):
Speculators would get rich.
Southern states already paid their debts.
George Washington disagreed with Hamilton.
Americans were prosperous and needed no help.
Hamilton's financial plan was ultimately adopted because
There was widespread support for it in Congress.
Government leaders made a compromise to move the capital.
There was no other plan offered.
George Washington used the army to get it passed.
This event involved protests by farmers in western Pennsylvania against a tax and established the precedent of executive authority by the president.
Shays' Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
Pinckney's Rebellion
Conflict between Britain and France led to the precedent of
neutrality
declaration of war against France
impressment
sedition
All of the following were members of Washington's cabinet EXCEPT
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
James Madison
Select ALL that are TRUE about America's first political parties.
Conflicts within Washington's cabinet led to their creation.
The founders of these parties were Hamilton and Jefferson.
Washington did not belong to either political party.
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned the nation against them.
Which political party was Pro-France and Anti-Britain?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Neither
Which political party was Anti-France and Pro-Britain?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Neither
This event involved French officials and resulted in Adams becoming unpopular with his own party.
XYZ Affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
Whiskey Rebellion
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed because (check all that apply)
The Federalist party was worried that opposition to the federal government would weaken it.
The Federalist party wanted to weaken the Democratic-Republican Party.
The Federalist party was pro-France and anti-Britain.
The Federalist party had evidence of treason among members of the government.
Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority.
sedition
treason
caucus
states' rights
How long did John Adams serve as president?
2 terms/8 years
1 term/4 years
In response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, (select all that apply)
the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were passed.
John Adams became an even more unpopular president.
America declared war on France.
America declared war on Britain.
Tax on imports
tariff
innaugurate
bond
nullify
How did George Washington handle the Whiskey Rebellion?
He allowed it to go on because he agreed with the rebellion
He diplomatically spoke to the rebels and calmed them down
He personally went with an army to shut down the rebellion and send a message
He resigned as president
What is the president’s cabinet?
The place where a president keeps their dishes in the White House
The people who oppose a president in Congress
The president’s group of advisors, each overseeing a department and assisting the president
The committee appointed by the Senate to advise the president
In his Farewell Address, what advice did George Washington give to the nation?
Become very involved in foreign affairs
Form political parties to allow citizens to express their opinions
Do not become entangled or overly involved in foreign affairs
Be quick to declare war
In which event during John Adams’s presidency did French agents demand a bribe from the United States?
The Whiskey Rebellion
The French Conspiracy
The XYZ Affair
The Alien and Sedition Acts
What was the significance of the presidential election of 1796, when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson ran against each other?
It was the first presidential election to involve political parties
It was an unimportant election which did not affect the nation
It was the first election in which everyone running was from the same political party
It was the first election without any political parties
What law was passed by Congress and President John Adams as a result of fear of foreign influence and treason in the United States?
The Intolerable Acts
The Arrest and Warrants Expedition Act
The Alien and Sedition Acts
The Laws of Customs Duty
What did the Federalist Party stand for?
Powerful government and rule by the elite and well-educated for businesses and the wealthy
Small, weak central government and rule by ordinary people and farmers
Rule by a king
Rule by a small group of people
The Whiskey Rebellion - choose all that apply.
Showed how weak the federal government was.
Was over taxes.
Showed the power of the federal government.
Was over foreign trade.
Which answers fit with Democratic Republicans? - Choose all that apply
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
Loose interpretation of the Constitution
Which answers fit with Federalists? - Choose all that apply
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
Loose interpretation of the Constitution
What does STRICT interpretation or construction of the Constitution mean?
If it is not in the Constitution, the federal government cannot do it.
Just because it is not in the Constitution, does not mean the federal government cannot do it.
What does LOOSE interpretation or construction of the Constitution mean?
If it is not in the Constitution, the federal government cannot do it.
Just because it is not in the Constitution, does not mean the federal government cannot do it.
This person was a Federalist....(check all that apply)
Hamilton
Jefferson
Adams
Madison
This person was a Democratic-Republican....(check all that apply)
Hamilton
Jefferson
Adams
Madison
In another daring move, Hamilton proposed a tax on imported goods he hoped would protect American industries. What are these taxes called?
bonds
interest
tariffs
expenditures
What was the purpose of Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality?
prevent war with Native Americans
prevent war with Spain
prevent picking sides between Spain and France
prevent picking sides between Britain and France
Which treaty gave the Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River and the right to trade at New Orleans?
Jay's Treaty
Proclamation of Neutrality
Pinckney's Treaty
Washington's Treaty
What was interesting about the relationship between the president, John Adams, and vice president, Thomas Jefferson, who were elected in 1796?
they were of members of opposing parties
they were brothers
they had never met
they voted for each other
What circumstance led to the what, today, is called the XYZ Affair?
British ships were forcing Americans to join the British navy.
The French were seizing American ships.
The US was attacking British and French ships.
The British were attacking French ships.
What legislation gave the president authority to deport—send out of the country— those people of foreign birth thought to be dangerous.
Alien and Sedition Acts
Judicial Act of 1789
Proclamation of 1789
Bill of Rights
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions stated firm support for...
John Adams as President
neutrality in wars overseas
states' rights in nullifying laws
judicial review of federal laws
What was one of the reasons for the Quasi-War with France during the presidency of John Adams?
US soldiers attacked French citizens in the French port city of Louisiana.
France refused to pay its debts to the United States.
The British and the French formed a trade alliance.
The United States refused to pay a bribe to France to restore diplomatic relations.
Which party believed in the common man and that states should be more powerful.
Democrat- Republican
Federalists
Which party believed in high tariffs and a US Bank?
Democrat Republican (Jefferson)
Federalist (Hamilton)
The President of the United States has to deal with both FOREIGN and DOMESTIC issues.
FOREIGN POLICY MEANS...
Not taking sides in a conflict
to unite oneself with another to promote a common interest
A government’s strategy in dealing with other nations
laws, programs, and decisions that are directly related to all issues and activity within a nation's borders.
The President of the United States has to deal with both FOREIGN and DOMESTIC issues.
DOMESTIC POLICY MEANS...
Not taking sides in a conflict
to unite oneself with another to promote a common interest
A government’s strategy in dealing with other nations
laws, programs, and decisions that are directly related to all issues and activity within a nation's borders.
This stated that the United States would not take sides with any European countries that were at war.
French Proclamation
Neutrality Proclamation
British Proclamation
U.S. Proclamation
Who wanted to help France because they helped the U.S. in the American Revolution?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamiton
John Jay
Edmond Genet
