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Unit 3 - Creating a Nation Quizizz

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 3585secs

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Neutrality Proclamation stated that:
a)
America would not be involved in foreign affairs
b)
America would not be involved in the war between Britain and France
c)
America would not trade with Britain or France
d)
All of these
2.
Who opposed the National Bank?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
3.
What is George Washington most known for?
a)
Having wooden teeth
b)
Being super rich
c)
Being the first president of the United States
d)
Planting a lot of crops
4.
Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow.  These are called
a)
Prototype
b)
Illustration
c)
Precedent
d)
Hierarchy
5.
In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?
a)
by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital
b)
by issuing the first pocket veto
c)
by stepping down after two terms
d)
by establishing the State of the Union address
6.
What did Washington consider a serious danger to the new nation?
a)
settlers moving west
b)
national taxes
c)
growth of political parties
d)
France's influence
7.
Washington's Proclamation of __________ stated the U.S. would stay out of foreign affairs.
a)
Independence
b)
Neutrality
c)
Tyranny
d)
Sectionalism
8.

What is the "big idea" of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

the weakness of the Articles of Confederation

b)

It is the right of the people to rebel

c)

people hate being taxed

d)

the strength of the federal government

9.
All of the following are true of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan  except 
a)
The Federal Government would create a Bank of the United States 
b)
The Federal Government would assume the debt of each of the states  
c)
Hamilton did not want any taxes on the general population 
d)
There would be tariffs on imports 
10.
Alexander Hamilton believed in 
a)
Strict Construction of the Constitution 
b)
Loose Constitution 
11.

What were the 3 parts to Hamilton's Financial Plan? **choose the correct 3**

a)

Pay off ALL national and state debts.

b)

Raise revenue($) with protective tariffs, bonds, taxes.

c)

Create a national bank.

d)

Borrow money from foreign countries.

12.
What does Impressment mean?
a)
attacking ships and forcing sailors into military service
b)
trying to impress your friends
c)
squeezing something really hard
d)
a example we follow as if it were a law
13.
Why was the Sedition Act a violation of the First Amendment?
a)
It required immigrants to house American soldiers
b)
It took away the immigrants' right to assemble
c)
It became illegal to print criticisms of the government
d)
It allowed the government to perform random checks of immigrants' private property
14.
Another scandal that is associated with Adams' presidency that was concerned with immigration was the:
a)
Alien and Sedition Acts
b)
Immigration Acts of 1798
c)
Alien and Foreign Allegiances Ban
d)
Sedition and Bribery Scandal
15.
Marbury v. Madison stated that the Supreme Court can 
a)
veto a bill from Congress
b)
impeach the president of the United States
c)
count slaves for the purpose of representation
d)
declare a federal law unconstitutional 
16.
With Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court established its power of...
a)
judicial review
b)
popular sovereignty 
c)
limited government
d)
checks
17.

What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?

a)

To prevent people from criticizing the government

b)

To get Americans to support a war with France

c)

To get Americans to support a war with Britain

d)

To stop immigrants from entering the country illegally

18.

The result of Marbury v. Madison was...

a)

the Supreme Court did not have the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution

b)

the Supreme Court ruled that the president can no longer appoint judges

c)

the Supreme Court ruled that they have the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution

d)

no president could appoint people within the last three months of their presidency

19.
Who won the election of 1800?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
c)
Adams
d)
Madison
20.
What passage was passed by the US government to "order such alien or aliens to be removed"?
a)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
b)
XYZ Affair
c)
Neutrality Proclamation
d)
Alien and Sedition Acts
21.
What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
a)
Discover a waterway across America
b)
Map the uncharted territory
c)
Document wildlife and plants in the area
d)
Get a Christmas tree for the White House
22.
The Marbury vs. Madison case established _____________________which gave the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
a)
Judicial Act of 1789
b)
Presidential vetoes
c)
Constitutional amendments
d)
Judicial Review
23.
How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?
a)
The Louisiana Purchase
b)
The purchase of California
c)
The Treaty of Ghent
24.
What were Lewis and Clark looking for when they explored the new territory?
a)
A water route to the Pacific Ocean
b)
A water route to the Atlantic Ocean 
c)
The Rocky Mountains
d)
Justin Bieber's pants
25.
Why is the Election of 1800 so significant?
a)
It was the transfer of power from Federalist to Democratic-Republican
b)
It was the transfer of power between Democratic-Republican to Federalist
26.

How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?

a)

The Louisiana Purchase

b)

The purchase of California

c)

The Treaty of Ghent

27.
Lewis and Clark intended to do all of the following EXCEPT
a)
take land from Native Americans
b)
map the geography
c)
collect plant and animal samples
d)
find a water route across America
28.

Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

a)

It was the best place to go fishing

b)

It was a party town

c)

It was the Catholic headquaters

d)

It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river

29.
What is the practice of kidnapping sailors and forcing them to serve?
a)
Impressment
b)
Isolationism
c)
Sedition
d)
Embargo
30.
The War of 1812 dealt with a conflict between the US and _____________
a)
France
b)
European Union
c)
Britain
d)
Native Americans
31.
Nationalism is:
a)
Not wanting to declare war
b)
Pride in ones country
c)
Revenge against another nation
d)
Upset with ones country
32.
What war took place during Madison's presidency?
a)
French and Indian War
b)
American Revolution
c)
US Civil War
d)
War of 1812
33.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
New policy to remain neutral in European wars.
b)
New policy to remain involved in European wars.
c)
New policy to remain involved in Canadian wars.
d)
New policy to remain neutral in Canadian wars.
34.
'Europe should no longer be involved in the colonization of America' best describes the:
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Ghent
d)
Monroe Doctrine
35.
In 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was established or created because the United States wanted to -
a)
Warn Europe against establishing or creating colonies in America
b)
Establish colonies in Africa
c)
Gain control of Alaska and Hawaii
d)
Support British colonies in Latin America
36.

This cartoon refers to the Monroe Doctrine issued in 1823. The Monroe Doctrine was intended to prevent European expansion in

a)

China

b)

north Africa

c)

South America

d)

southeast Asia

37.

Which is TRUE about the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

It gave Europe the message that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open for colonization.

b)

It called for an embargo of any European nation competing for colonies in Africa and Southeast Asia.

c)

It led to a government policy of non-intervention and non-interference in the domestic affairs of Latin America.

d)

It called for immediate military intervention in any Latin American country experiencing unrest or political instability.

38.

What was the primary goal of Henry Clay’s American System?

a)

To establish a more progressive judicial system

b)

to promote interdependence and trade between the states

c)

To reinforce our national army in case of war

d)

To further separate the different sections of the nation

39.

What did all 3 phases of the American System have in common?

a)

Increase trade and promote business

b)

Create allies with foreign nations

c)

Limited the power of political parties

d)

Limit the power of the wealthy

40.
What was the name of the journey made by Cherokee Indians after they were removed from their land?
a)
Indian Removal Act
b)
Trail of Sorrows
c)
Trail of Tears
d)
Nullification Act
41.
The nullification crisis occurred when
a)
the Supreme Court declared the tariff laws null and void.
b)
Congress refused Jackson's request to repeal the tariff laws.
c)
South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.
d)
Jackson threatened to make South Carolina leave the Union by force.
42.
What caused the nullification crisis?
a)
removal policies
b)
election of 1828
c)
northern trade policies
d)
southern opposition to tariffs
43.
The Trail of Tears refers to
a)
Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.
b)
the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.
c)
government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.
d)
the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.
44.

During the early 1800's, which argument would supporters of Jackson most likely agree with?

a)

Appointing political supporters to public office is corrupt practice

b)

All white male citizens should be allowed to vote in elections

c)

The national economy must be controlled by the federal government

d)

Establishing new poilitcal parties threaten the security of the nation

45.

Which of the following best describes the Second Great Awakening?

a)

a period that wanted to ban alcohol in America

b)

a time when focus was put on education to get the most out of society

c)

the push to end the institution of slavery in America

d)

a revival of religious feeling and belief starting in the 1790's

46.

It was said that religion played an important role in the creation of 19th century social reforms. Which of the following was viewed as an evil in society?

a)

agriculture

b)

urbanization

c)

alcohol

d)

community prisons

47.

Education in the 19th century changed to provide

a)

private home tutoring

b)

free public schooling

c)

equal educational opportunities for all people groups

d)

specific job skills

48.

What movement was the organized effort to end slavery in the Americas?

a)

Education Reform Movement

b)

Temperance Movement

c)

Abolition Movement

d)

Women's Rights

49.

What was the goal of the Temperance movement?

a)

stopping slavery in America

b)

stopping the consumption of liquor and limiting the amount of beer and wine an individual drank

c)

Improving workers rights

d)

Improving women's rights

50.

What was the purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention?

a)

It fought for the social, civil, and religious rights of women.

b)

It fought for the rights of slaves and freedom of slaves.

c)

It fought for the idea that the nation should become more peaceful in light of things like bleeding Kansas.

d)

It fought for the rights of women to stay at home and not be forced to work in factories.

51.

The Declaration of Sentiments uses quotes from the Declaration of Independence. Why?

a)

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the author, got lazy

b)

The same person that wrote The Declaration of Independence also wrote The Declaration of Sentiments

c)

To remind men that they said everyone was created equal in The Declaration of Independence

d)

To insult The Declaration of Independence

52.

Which option below explains how William Lloyd Garrison influenced the abolitionist movement?

a)

He helped Nat Turner initiate a successful slave rebellion.

b)

He helped Frederick Douglas escape slavery.

c)

He trained conductors on how to use the Underground Railroad.

d)

He helped the ideas of the abolitionist movement spread through print.

53.

What was Nat Turner known for ?

a)

Nat Turner's slave rebellion

b)

Killing whites

c)

Died for blacks

d)

Being racist

54.

What was one result of Nat Turner’s rebellion?

a)

The South prevented expansion of slavery to the West.

b)

The South passed stricter slave laws.

c)

The South stopped supporting states’ rights.

d)

The South abolished slave codes.