WorksheetsFinal 2022
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which is the correct order of the Presidents?
Washington, Hamilton, Adams, Jefferson
Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Madison
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison
Adams, Washington, Madison, Jefferson
How long was John Adams' Presidential term?
4 years, serving 1 term
8 years, serving 2 terms
3 years, and died in office
6 years and died in office
What is a precedent?
Another word for a Constitutional amendment
Staying out of another country's issues
The capture of U.S. sailors and forcing them to serve in another country's military
Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for future situations or actions
Which precedent ultimately became a Constitutional amendment?
The Cabinet
Term Limits
State of the Union
Title of the President
Why was the Cabinet established?
To advise the President on specific issues
To sign bills into laws
To deal with international relations
To serve lifelong terms to ease the Presidential transitions
How did Washington choose to handle issues with foreign relations?
With Hamilton's economic plan
By declaring neutrality
Getting involved in the war with the British and French
He travelled and made negotiations with European nations
Which part of Hamilton's economic plan DID NOT get ratified?
National Bank
Full funding of debt by the national government
Excise Tax
Protective Tariff
Assumption of debt by the Federal Government
What is an excise tax?
A tax on imported goods and services
A tax on exported goods and services
A tax on internal manufactured goods made within the U.S.
The national government consolidating all forms of debt into one big debt
Someone who lived in the 1790s and was pro-manufacturing would: (more than one answer)
Be a supporter of Jefferson
Be a Federalist
Be a supporter of Alexander Hamilton
Be an average person
Who did Jefferson want support from?
Federalists
The common individual
the wealthy class
Supporters of John Adams
Which founding father argued that Bill of Rights was not necessary?
Jefferson
Madison
Adams
Hamilton
Why was the Whiskey Rebellion significant in establishing the nation?
It demonstrated that the federal government could suppress rebellions
It demonstrated the right to protest
It highlighted the need for manufacturing
It was the first form of taxation in the United States
In his Farewell Address, why does Washington believe the country can practice neutrality?
The U.S. produces goods that Europe buys
The U.S. is geographically isolated from Europe, so it's easy to not get involved
The U.S. has positive relations with all European countries
Washington does not believe the United States can practice neutrality
What political party affiliation was John Adams?
Democrat
Democrat-Republican
Federalist
Green Party
What group of people did Adams' Alien Act impact the most?
Native Americans
Bro-British immigrants
Democratic-Republicans
Pro-French immigrants
What did the Alien Act give the federal government and Adams the power to do?
Increase the number of years needed to become a citizen (5 to 14)
Allowed for the imprisonment of foreign individuals
Allowed for the deportation of any alien seen as a threat
All of these
Why was the Sedition Act controversial (multiple answers)
It banned any criticism of the President
It targeted Democratic- Republicans
It was a violation of the 2nd amendment
It was a violation of the 1st amendment
How did the Alien & Sedition Acts impact Federalists?
It gave Federalist more support from the public
It caused dislike of the party, and lead to its demise
It showed the Federalists wanted to protect the 1st amendment
The Acts aided in the reelection of John Adams
What was the FIRST cause of the XYZ Affair?
A critique of John Adams released by France
The U.S. signed Jay's Treaty with England, angering the French
The French ministers wanted the U.S. to pay a bribe
The Alien & Sedition Acts
Why was the XYZ Affair signficant?
Demonstrates Adams putting the country before his personal feelings
It caused a civil war (French supporters vs. British supporters)
Causes France to buy the Louisiana Territory
It painted the U.S. as weak in regards to interntional affairs
Why was the Election of 1800 significant? (multiple answers)
It highlighted flaws in the election system
It marked a peaceful transition of power between political parties
The first Democratic-Republican became President
The 12th amendment was established
Who did the U.S. purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
Spain
Great Britain
France
The Native Americans
Why was the Louisiana Purchase so important for U.S. trade?
It removed Native Americans from the land
It granted U.S. control over the Mississippi River
It provided funds to build canals
It provided new resources
How was the Louisiana Purchase controversial?
It put the U.S. in debt
It expanded the powers of Congress
It questioned if the President had the authority to buy land
It did not provide any benefits for the country
Which best describes the relationship between the U.S. and the Natives in the Pacific Northwest because of the Lewis & Clark expedition?
It improved because of open communication
Lewis and Clark made the relationship worse by stealing from the Natives
The explorers did not interact with Natives
Positive: The Natives told Lewis & Clark the direct water route to the Pacific
There is a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean through the Louisiana Purchase
True
False
Which is NOT an achievement from the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Mapping half of the U.S.
Explored & recorded different speciesi and natural resources
Claimed Washington state for the U.S.
Found the Columbia waterway
In the cartoon, what do the names on the jerseys represent?
The Judicial Branch
Amendments to the Constitution
The ideas that common person will be voting on
The roles of the branches of the government.
What does the Constitution symbolize?
The rule book for the country
Judicial Review
The powers of each branch
The weakness of words
Who do the referees represent?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
The Cabinet
How do the referees influence the outcome of the "game"?
They enforce the laws as they are written in the Constitution
They are responsible for interpreting the laws of the nations and applying them to each situation
They establish the rules that must be followed no matter what
They can write new laws that will influence the game's outcome
What power are the referees demonstrating?
Veto Power
Executive Order
Creating Courts
Judicial Review
What does the outcome of Marbury vs. Madison state?
The courts have the right to review what other branches do and determine its constitutionality
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land
The Constitution can be loosely interpreted
THe courts must follow the law as it is stated in the Constitution
In 1807, who was the President of the United States?
George Washington
John Adams
THomas Jefferson
James Madison
In 1807, why was the President struggling to maintain neutrality?
France & Britain wanted U.S. involvement in their war
Spain and France were fighting over who owned the Louisiana Territory
Britain & Spain wanted U.S. involvement in their war
France was impressing U.S. citizens
How did the President in 1807 decide to reinforce the U.S.A.'s neutrality?
They became allies with only countries not at war
The U.S. would no longer trade with other nations, creating an economic burden
The U.S. would trade with all European nations
The U.S. wrote a statement reinforcing that it will not get involved in foreign affairs
What is the legislation in the previous question called?
The Louisiana Purchase
War of 1812
Embargo Act of 1807
The British Blockade
How did this legislation impact the U.S.?
In benefitted the U.S., as Europe needed U.S. goods
It hurt the U.S. economy and led to high unemployment
It hurt the U.S. because American citizens moved westward
It benefitted the U.S. as America became self sufficient
Who was the President during the War of 1812?
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
What is a War Hawk?
A voter who is against war
A Congressman who is a supporter of war
A Congressman who is against war
A Native American tribe
Who is most likely to be a War Hawk?
A young Congressman from the south or west who favored westward expansion
An old Congressman from the northern statse who disliked westward expansion
A young Congressman from the northern states who is against war
An old Conrgressman from the south or west who was against westward expansion
Who was the leader of the Native American confederation?
Sacagawea
Tenskwatawa
Tecumseh
Henry Harrison
Who won the Battle of Tippecanoe?
French
Natives
British
Americans
How did the Battle of Tippecanoe impact the Natives?
Natives reclaimed western territory
The Native Confederacy fell apart
The Natives allied with British during the War of 1812
The French intervened
What does blockade mean?
To not get involved in another country's problem
To prevent any goods or people from entering or leaving a place
To kidnap and force individuals of cone country to serve in another country's military
An economic sanction
Why did Madison break neutrality and declare war? (multiple answers)
Britain ignored America's wish to remain meutral
Britain impressing American sailors
Britain bloackading American ships
Britain aiding the Natives
Where did most of the fighting for the War of 1812 take place?
On Canadian land
On. U.S. land
At sea (Atlanitc mainly)
On Native land
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Andrew Jackson
Henry Harrison
Francis Scott Key
Dolley Madison
Why was the Battle of New Orleans unnecessary?
The Treaty of Ghent was already signed, ending the War of 1812
The blockades had ended
THe Treaty of Ghent was signed, calling for a cease fire
THe U.S. used the Battle to show off their military power
Who was the biggest loser from the War of 1812?
The U.S.- they did not gain any land
Great Britain- they lost their land claims in North America
The Native Americans- they lost their land and access to British weapoins
The U.S.- there was still impressment and economic hardships
