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Presidents Washington to Jackson Review

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did Northern industrialists support tariffs?

a)

tariffs would increase demand for raw materials

b)

tariffs would increase demand for American manufactured goods

c)

tariffs would benefit both the North and the South

d)

tariffs would increase demand for foreign goods

2.

What was Jackson known as?

a)

The President of the Elite Man

b)

The Common Man's President

c)

A supported of Native Americans

d)

An educated statesmen

3.

How did the Cherokee fight to stay on their land in Georgia?

a)

they pleaded their case with Andrew Jackson

b)

they started a war

c)

they took their case to the Supreme Court

d)

they asked Congress to support them

4.

One goal of the Indian Removal Act was to...

a)

avoid conflict between white settlers and Natives

b)

force Natives to assimilate to White customs

c)

give citizenship to Native Americans

d)

use Natives in the military

5.

One goal of the Indian Removal Act was to...

a)

avoid conflict between white settlers and Natives

b)

force Natives to assimilate to White customs

c)

give citizenship to Native Americans

d)

use Natives in the military

6.

How did Jackson respond to the Courts decision in Worcester vs. Georgia?

a)

he eventually obeyed the decision

b)

he impeached John Marshall

c)

he honored the decision of the Supreme Court

d)

he ignored the decision

7.

Where were Natives forced to relocate?

a)

Canada and Mexico

b)

West of the Appalachian Mountains

c)

East of the Mississippi River

d)

West of the Mississippi River

8.
Alexander Hamilton held which public office?
a)
President
b)
Secretary of the Interior
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Secretary of the Treasury
9.
What two things did Washington warn the country about in his Farewell Address?
a)
To remain committed to supporting France during its conflict with Great Britain
b)
To always be wary about the  federal government taking away your rights and freedoms
c)
The dangers of political parties and to steer clear of foreign alliances
d)
That the country would eventually split apart over the slavery issue
10.
What was the effect of Washington's handling of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
It reflected the citizens' resistance to being taxed without their consent.
b)
It demonstrated that the federal government was strong enough to uphold the laws.
c)
It showed that the Federal government would punish citizens for manufacturing their own goods.
d)
It reinforced the belief that the state governments had more authority than the federal government.
11.
What was the biggest problem that Washington faced when he became President?
a)
Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
b)
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.
c)
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.
d)
The U.S. had large debts from the American Revolution.
12.
Which political party was in favor of an economy based on agriculture and opposed a national bank?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
c)
Know-Nothings
d)
Democratic-Republicans
13.
Both France and Great Britain wanted the U.S. to pick sides during the French Revolution, however Washington decided to remain neutral because-
a)
he thought that the nation should only pick sides when he knew who would win.
b)
the nation was too young and weak to engage in military conflicts.
c)
he felt that if he supported the French that Jefferson would try to impeach him.
d)
he had once fought with both the British and the French and didn't want to pick a side.
14.
An action that is used as an example or guide for future actions
a)
precedent
b)
president
c)
foreign policy
d)
edict
15.

Which president was associated with the Corrupt Bargain and did not win a majority of the electoral votes?

a)

John Quincy Adams

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

James Madison

d)

Tecumseh

16.

Who was president during the War of 1812?

a)

George Washington

b)

James Madison

c)

John Quincy Adams

d)

Andrew Jackson

17.

What two countries fought the War of 1812?

a)

The United States and England

b)

The United States and France

c)

Canada and the United States

d)

Spain and the United States

18.

What were the three major causes of the War of 1812?

a)

British impressment of American sailors, desire for more land and the British giving weapons to Native Americans

b)

The Monroe Doctrine, Worcester v. Georgia and the Indian Removal Act

c)

Arguments over British forts, a disagreement about borders and problems with Spain

d)

The U.S. invaded Florida, Native Americans attacked white settlers and the French wanted Canada back.

19.

What did the U.S. gain in the Treaty of Ghent?

a)

Nothing, both sides went back to pre-war conditions

b)

Canada and Florida

c)

Access to the Mississippi River

d)

Colonies in Latin America

20.

Why was the Monroe Doctrine created?

a)

To prevent European countries from colonizing in the Western Hemisphere

b)

To help Spain re-conquer Latin America

c)

To keep Canada from invading the United States

d)

To help the U.S. economy

21.

Shawnee chief who worked to unite Native Americans against the United States

a)

Tecumseh

b)

Iron sides

c)

Pocahontas

d)

The Prophet

22.

The Spoils System is

a)

rewarding supporters with government jobs

b)

giving children too much candy

c)

creating a cabinet of advisers

d)

Allowing the president to have too much power

23.

What is one way the U.S. tried to avoid conflicts with European nations?

a)

The Monroe Doctrine

b)

Fighting the War of 1812

c)

Impressing British sailors

d)

Issuing the Tariff of 1828

24.

The path the Cherokee took from Georgia to west of the Mississippi River is called

a)

The Trail of Tears

b)

The Monroe Doctrine

c)

Tecumseh's Path

d)

The Iroquois Confederacy

25.

All of the following are TRUE about the XYZ Affair EXCEPT:

a)

France began impressing US sailors as revenge for Jay's Treaty (Peace with Britain)

b)

Federalists demanded war, but Adams sent 3 ambassadors to meet with French Minister

c)

Three agents meet with American ambassadors ("X,Y,Z") demanding a $250,000 bribe.

d)

Americans angrily agreed to pay tribute to France and blamed John Adams.

26.

All of the following are TRUE about the Alien and Sedition Acts EXCEPT:

a)

Alien Acts made it easier for French immigrants to come to the US and vote.

b)

Sedition Acts made it illegal to speak against the government.

c)

Many Democratic-Republicans accused Adams of violating the First Amendment (Bill of Rights).

d)

Jefferson and Madison argued states had the right to nullify laws that violated the Constitution.

27.

All of these things are FALSE about the Election of 1800 EXCEPT:

a)

John Adams was very popular had very good chances to win the election.

b)

Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr were competing for the presidency in the Republican party.

c)

There was a tie between Burr and Jefferson, so the winner would be chosen by the House of Representatives.

d)

Hamilton convinced the House to pick Aaron Burr & Jefferson kills him 4 years later.

28.

According to President Jefferson (REPUBLICAN) the US government should...

a)

Be ruled by common people, help businesses, increase taxes and build up military.

b)

Be ruled by wealthy and educated, help wealthy farmers, lower taxes, and shrink military.

c)

Be ruled by common people, help yeoman farmers, lower taxes, shrink military.

d)

Be ruled by wealthy and educated, help businesses, increase taxes, and build up military.

29.

All of the following are TRUE about the Louisiana Purchase EXCEPT:

a)

France took control of Louisiana territory and blocked US access to Missouri River.

b)

After a slave revolution in (St. Domingue) Haiti, Napoleon offers Louisiana to US for $15 million.

c)

Jefferson wants to expand territory & help farmers, but would have to contradict his own views.

d)

Jefferson argued president had power to negotiate treaties, and agreed to purchase.

30.

Fighting the Barbary Pirates taught President Jefferson that the US needs a strong navy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

Responding to Chesapeake incident, Jefferson passed the Embargo Act (1807) which...

a)

Banned US trade with France and England.

b)

Banned US trade with all foreign nations.

c)

Banned US trade with South America.

d)

Banned US trade with whoever agreed to cease impressment.

32.

The significance of the Battle of New Orleans is best described by which of the following?

a)

This battle was the turning point of the War of 1812, convincing the British the war was too costly.

b)

This battle made Andrew Jackson gain a reputation as a Native American killer, after he slaughtered 550 Creeks.

c)

Greatest US victory, made Andrew Jackson a national hero, and was fought weeks after a treaty was signed.

d)

It was a 2-hour battle that pushed out Tecumseh from Prophetstown.

33.
From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
a)
Great Britian
b)
Spain
c)
France
d)
Russia
34.
Who was the President that warned European nations not to colonize or interfere in the Western Hemisphere?
a)
Jefferson
b)
Adams
c)
Monroe
d)
Madison
35.

What does the word secession mean?

a)

Leaving the Union

b)

Joining the Union

c)

Taxing imports and exports

d)

Declaring a law unconstitutional

36.

What does nullification mean?

a)

Leaving the Union

b)

Joining the Union

c)

Taxing imports/exports

d)

Declaring a law unconstitutional

37.
What did Jackson do that ended the nullification crisis?
a)
passed a higher tariff
b)
fired his Vice President
c)
burned down every home in South Carolina
d)
threatened to use Army to enforce the law
38.
The North was dependent on __________ while the South was dependent on __________.
a)
Industry, Slavery
b)
Slavery, Agriculture
c)
Industry, Mills

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