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Unit 02 Shaping the New Nation

Total questions: 143

Worksheet time: 2hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the governing document of the U.S. before the Constitution?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

d)

The Treaty of Paris

2.

Which of the following would Alexander Hamilton find appealing?

a)

A Federalist Government (strong and centralized)

b)

A mercantile manufacturing economy

c)

Strong trade with Britain

d)

All of the above.

3.

Which of the following would Thomas Jefferson be in favor of?

a)

Anti-Federalist (weak government)

b)

Agrarian economy

c)

Strong trade with France.

d)

All of the above.

4.

Which of the following statements would Thomas Jefferson most likely agree with?

a)

The American people are capable of governing themselves and need as little government interference in their lives as possible.

b)

America needs a well-informed social elite to make educated political decisions and a strong government to enforce those decisions.

5.

What series of events were happening in Europe at this time that increased tension between the Federalist and Democratic (Jeffersonian) Republicans?

a)

The French Revolution, and later the Napoleonic Wars

b)

The 30 Years War

c)

The War of 1812

d)

The War of Spanish Succession

6.

Though the Democratic (Jeffersonian) Republicans opposed the repression of free speech and democracy by the Federalist government, many of them were:

a)

Southern slaveholders.

b)

Southern business owners.

c)

Southern Anglophiles.

d)

Southern abolitionists.

7.

Which precedent did Washington set as president?

a)

A president should only serve two terms.

b)

Even if he was a general, the president should wear civilian clothing.

c)

Presidents should be addressed as 'Mr. President'.

d)

Presidents should reside in the White House.

8.

According to Crash Course, who was the policy brain of the Washington administration?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Madison

9.

Which of the following are parts of Hamilton's five-point plan?

a)

Establish the nation's creditworthiness.

b)

Create a national debt.

c)

Create a Bank of the United States.

d)

Implement a whiskey tax.

e)

Introduce tariffs.

10.

The viewpoint that government decisions should be specifically outlined in the constitution is known as?

a)

Strict construction

b)

Loose construction

c)

Mild construction

d)

The elastic clause of the Constitution

11.

What was the result of the compromise between Jeffersonian Republicans and Federalists in adopting four of Hamilton's five economic proposals?

a)

A permanent capital on the Potomac in the South.

b)

A repeal of the Whiskey Tax.

c)

Closure of the National Bank.

d)

Resignation of Hamilton.

12.

What was possibly the most controversial part of Hamilton's plan for individuals on the frontier?

a)

Establish the nation's credit worthiness.

b)

Create a national debt.

c)

Create a Bank of the United States.

d)

Implement a whiskey tax.

e)

Introduce tariffs.

13.

Which rebellion did President George Washington briefly lead troops in the field for, before handing over command to Light Horse Harry Lee?

a)

The Whiskey Rebellion

b)

Shays Rebellion

c)

Bacon's Rebellion

d)

Gabriel's Rebellion

14.

This wildly unpopular treaty stabilized trade with Great Britain, making the U.S. the “Most Favored Nation” in trade with Britain.

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

Pinckney's Treaty

c)

The Dinner Table Compromise

d)

The Treaty of Paris

15.

Washington warned against the “baneful effects of the spirit of party generally,” saying that “it agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another; foments occasionally riot and insurrection. It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption.” This quote best illustrates Washington's warning against what?

a)

Political Partisanship

b)

Sectionalism

c)

Foreign Entanglement

d)

Respect for the Constitution

16.

What unique situation occurred in the 1796 election?

a)

The second place finisher, and opposition to the President, was made his Vice president.

b)

The electoral college had a tie.

c)

New Jersey refused to cast an electoral vote.

d)

A sitting president refused to leave office.

17.

What is the name of the dispute with France during the Adams administration, where France was capturing American ships and impressing American sailors?

a)

Quasi War

b)

The French & Indian War

c)

The Battle of Fallen Timbers

d)

The XYZ affair

18.

This incident involved three French officials who attempted to bribe American officials during international talks, which turned American public opinion against France.

a)

Quasi War

b)

The French & Indian War

c)

The Battle of Fallen Timbers

d)

The XYZ affair

19.

These were a series of highly unpopular acts pushed through by John Adams's administration that increased the time it took to become a citizen and made it a crime to criticize the government.

a)

The Alien & Sedition Act

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Jay's Treaty

d)

The XYZ affair

20.

The Alien & Sedition Acts were so unpopular that which two states passed resolutions nullifying the acts as unconstitutional?

a)

Virginia

b)

Kentucky

c)

Georgia

d)

New Jersey

21.

Who won the Presidential Election of 1800?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

John Quincy Adams

d)

John Adams

22.

Who did Thomas Jefferson defeat in the 1800 election, denying them a second term?

a)

John Adams

b)

John Quincy Adams

c)

George Washington

d)

James Madison

23.

In the 1800 election, a Republican elector forgot to discard one of his votes, resulting in a tie for president between whom?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Aaron Burr

c)

Henry Clinton

d)

James Madison

24.

After 36 ballots in the House of Representatives, who persuaded the House to vote for Thomas Jefferson, as he thought Burr had questionable morals?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

George Washington

c)

James Madison

d)

John Adams

25.

This sketch is a painting of a famous duel in American history that resulted in the death of Alexander Hamilton and the political ruin of the individual depicted.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Aaron Burr

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

John Adams

26.

This amendment to the Constitution simplified the electoral college, took into account political parties, and reduced the chances of ties within political parties.

a)

The 12th Amendment

b)

The 11th Amendment

c)

The 10th Amendment

d)

The 13th Amendment

27.

Which of the following statements would Thomas Jefferson agree with?

a)

The common man should be freer to express their opinion.

b)

The common man is not educated enough to know what they truly want.

28.

Did Thomas Jefferson believe that African slaves were the moral and intellectual equals of whites?

a)

Yes

b)

No

29.

Which large-scale slave revolt in Virginia failed before it even started due to bad weather and two slaves informing their masters of the plan?

a)

Gabriel's Rebellion

b)

The Stono Rebellion

c)

Nat Turner's Rebellion

d)

The Haitian Revolution

30.

Which of the following initiatives would Jefferson support?

a)

Reducing the size of the government.

b)

Lowering taxes.

c)

Shrinking the military.

d)

Enabling an Agrarian utopia.

31.

This conflict with pirates in North Africa, who captured American ships and sailors and demanded tribute from the U.S., is immortalized in the Marine Hymn "... shores of Tripoli".

a)

The First Barbary War

b)

The War of 1812

c)

The XYZ Affair

d)

The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

32.

The Jeffersonian Party or Democratic Republican Party was the forerunner to which modern political party?

a)

The Democratic Party

b)

The Republican Party

c)

The Tea Party

d)

None of the above.

33.

Though Jefferson was able to roll back many Federal policies, which branch of the government had largely been appointed by the previous Federalist government?

a)

The Judicial (Supreme Court)

b)

The Legislative (House of Representatives)

c)

The Legislative (The Senate)

d)

The Executive (Vice President)

34.

Who was the most influential Supreme Court Justice in early American History?

a)

John Marshall

b)

John Jay

c)

Earl Warren

d)

Oliver Wendall Holmes

35.

Which Supreme Court case is possibly the most influential in American history?

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

McCulloch v. Maryland

c)

Gibbons v. Ogden

d)

Plessy v. Ferguson

36.

Marbury v. Madison granted the Supreme Court which power that would later be expanded in the ruling Fletcher v. Peck?

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Writ of Mandamus

c)

Habeas Corpus

d)

Pro Bono

37.

What does judicial review by the Supreme Court involve?

a)

Reviewing the constitutionality of a law.

b)

Reviewing the fairness of a law.

c)

Reviewing the equality of a law.

d)

Reviewing the intent of a law.

38.

This is the political and legal view that the power of the government should not extend beyond what is specifically outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Strict Construction

b)

Loose Construction

c)

Legalist View

d)

Progressive View

39.

As a strict constructionist, Thomas Jefferson struggled to justify this decision, as the Constitution made no provision for it. What was the decision?

a)

The Louisiana Purchase

b)

Declaring war

c)

Enacting an embargo

d)

Displacing Native Americans from Georgia.

40.

Who led the Corps of Discovery that explored the newly purchased Louisiana Territory?

a)

Meriwether Lewis

b)

William Clark

c)

Daniel Boone

d)

David Crockett

41.

Diplomats originally aimed to purchase which critical port city before being offered the entire Louisiana Territory in Paris?

a)

New Orleans

b)

Galveston

c)

Havana

d)

Miami

42.

The most controversial and detrimental action of Jefferson's Presidency was:

a)

The Embargo

b)

The War of 1812

c)

The Louisiana Purchase

d)

The treason trial of Aaron Burr

43.

Jefferson's Embargo eventually led to:

a)

The War of 1812

b)

The Second Barbary War

c)

The Louisiana Purchase

d)

The treason trial of Aaron Burr

44.

What is most often cited as the reason for the War of 1812?

a)

Impressment of American sailors by the British navy.

b)

Conflicts on the western frontier with Native Americans supported by the British.

c)

Jefferson's Embargo of European powers.

d)

The secession of New England over its relationship with the British.

45.

What were the members of Madison's political party, who were pressing for war, known as?

a)

War Hawks

b)

Warmongers

c)

Patriots

d)

Tea Partiers

46.

Who were the two most famous War Hawks during this time?

a)

Henry Clay

b)

John C. Calhoun

c)

James Monroe

d)

John Marshall

47.

Which British territory was targeted for U.S. expansion because it was believed that British agents from this region were supplying Native Americans with firearms?

a)

Canada

b)

The Oregon Territory

c)

Louisiana Territory

d)

New Spain

48.

Which militant Native American leader tried to unite the Native Americans against the ever-expanding U.S.?

a)

Tecumseh

b)

Pontiac

c)

The Red Sticks

d)

Tenskwatawa

49.

Which general's victory at Tippecanoe against the Native Americans at Prophetstown helped propel him to the Presidency in 1840?

a)

William Henry Harrison

b)

William Harrison

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

James Monroe

50.

Which region of the U.S. was not in favor of the War of 1812 due to their strong economic ties with Britain?

a)

The Northeast (New England)

b)

The Southwest (Slave-holding states)

c)

The Western Frontier (Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee)

d)

None of the above

51.

What conflict distracted the British at the beginning of the War of 1812?

a)

The Napoleonic Wars

b)

The Seven Years' War

c)

The French & Indian War

d)

The Mughal Wars of Succession

52.

Which campaign was a resounding failure in the War of 1812?

a)

The Canadian Campaign

b)

The Atlantic Campaign

c)

The Western Frontier

d)

The Southern Campaign in Florida

53.

A major British victory was the capture and burning of which U.S. city?

a)

Washington D.C.

b)

Baltimore

c)

New York

d)

Charleston

54.

This ship received the nickname "Old Ironsides" when British cannonballs bounced off its hull. (You can still visit this ship today).

a)

The USS Constitution

b)

The USS Maine

c)

The HMS Leopard

d)

The USS Monitor

55.

Who was the U.S. naval commander that defeated a British fleet in Lake Erie?

a)

Oliver Hazard Perry

b)

John Paul Jones

c)

Matthew Perry

d)

David Farragut

56.

Which battle saw the defeat and death of Tecumseh?

a)

Battle of Thames

b)

Battle of Tippecanoe

c)

Siege of Detroit

d)

Battle of Fallen Timbers

57.

What was the largest American victory of the War of 1812?

a)

The Battle of New Orleans

b)

Battle of Tippecanoe

c)

The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

d)

The Siege of Fort McHenry

58.

Who was the U.S. general at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and New Orleans who would later go on to be President of the U.S.?

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

William Henry Harrison

c)

William Harrison

d)

James Monroe

59.

What is notable about the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

It took place two weeks after the peace treaty was signed.

b)

It took place in Mississippi, not New Orleans.

c)

It resulted in more Native American casualties than British or U.S. soldiers.

d)

All of the above.

60.

What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812?

a)

The Treaty of Ghent

b)

The Treaty of Paris

c)

The Jay Treaty

d)

The Pinckney Treaty

61.

Who were the biggest losers of the War of 1812, according to most of U.S. History?

a)

The Native Americans

b)

The British

c)

The French

d)

Women

62.

The War of 1812 saw the end of the Federalist Party as the Federalists tried to amend the constitution and threatened secession with the

a)

Hartford Convention.

b)

Articles of Confederation.

c)

Compromise of 1815.

d)

Dumbarton Oaks Convention.

63.

Many of the early settlers of upcountry South Carolina were?

a)

Scots-Irish Presbyterians

b)

Germans

c)

French Huguenots

d)

Anglican Separatists

64.

What was the dominant local tribe in our region during the early upcountry settlement, which still has a presence today?

a)

Catawba

b)

Choctaw

c)

Cherokee

d)

Shawnee

65.

This historic trading route, used by Native Americans, would be a prime location for early frontier settlers as it allowed individuals to easily cross the Catawba River for most parts of the year.

a)

The Nation Ford Road

b)

The Trail of Tears

c)

Appalachian Trail

d)

Swamp Rabbit Trail

66.

What was a major cause of the French and Indian War?

a)

Colonial expansion

b)

Taxes without representation

c)

Fighting at Lexington & Concord

d)

Tensions between Britain & Spain

67.

What was one of the biggest fears of frontier settlers for most of early US History?

a)

A unified Native American force.

b)

Plagues such as smallpox.

c)

A general lack of food.

d)

Pirates.

68.

Which of the following was a plan for unified colonial defense against the threat of Native Americans and the French during the French and Indian War?

a)

Albany Plan

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Committees of Correspondence

d)

Jay's Treaty

69.

Who were the biggest losers of the French and Indian War?

a)

Native Americans

b)

The French

c)

The Americans

d)

The British

70.

What system of Native American relations with European settlers came to an end with the British victory in the French and Indian War?

a)

The Playoff System

b)

The Mercantile System

c)

The Caste System

d)

The Plantation System

71.

What rebellion attempted to unite the Native Americans on the frontier against the British and westward settlement of the American colonists?

a)

Pontiac’s Rebellion

b)

Bacon's Rebellion

c)

Metacom's War

d)

Little Turtle's War

72.

Following Pontiac’s Rebellion, which British policy attempted to stop American settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains?

a)

The Proclamation Line of 1763

b)

A tax on Sugar

c)

An embargo on American goods

d)

A series of forts in the Ohio territory.

73.

Did Native Americans clearly side with one side during the American Revolution?

a)

Yes

b)

No

74.

Are Native Americans included in the US Constitution?

a)

Yes, briefly in two locations.

b)

No, they weren't included as they were considered 'non-white'.

75.

Which notable conflict between the US government and Native Americans occurred during George Washington's Presidency?

a)

Battle of Little Bighorn

b)

Wounded Knee Massacre

c)

Battle of Tippecanoe

d)

Northwest Indian War (or Little Turtle's War)

76.

Which notable battle ended the Northwest Indian War (Little Turtle's War) by crushing Native American resistance?

a)

Battle of Fallen Timbers

b)

Battle of Little Bighorn

c)

Battle of Wounded Knee

d)

Battle of Tippecanoe

77.

Which treaty ended the Northwest Indian War (Little Turtle's War) and pushed many Native American tribes out of the Ohio Valley, leading to increased settlement?

a)

Treaty of Greenville

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Treaty of Versailles

78.

Though Thomas Jefferson outwardly respected Native Americans and called for their peaceful assimilation, he privately advocated for their forced removal to achieve his idea of the US as an

a)

Agricultural Paradise

b)

Empire of Liberty

c)

Military Superpower

d)

Technological Utopia

79.

"Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the great sea, and the clouds, as well as the earth?" This notable quote is by this Shawnee Chief who was the leader of a massive native confederacy prior to and during the War of 1812.

a)

Chief Pontiac

b)

Sitting Bull

c)

Geronimo

d)

Tecumseh

80.

Which battle led to the destruction of Tecumseh's base of operations, known as Prophetstown?

a)

Battle of Tippecanoe

b)

Battle of Fallen Timbers

c)

Battle of Thames

d)

Battle of Horseshoe Bend

81.

What was the name of the first governing document of the United States?

a)

Constitution

b)

Emancipation Proclamation

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Articles of Confederation

82.

What is the best definition of a confederation?

a)

A union of sovereign states, each retaining its independence and sovereignty

b)

A centralized government with absolute power over the states

c)

A system of government where the states have no autonomy

d)

A loose association of states with no individual sovereignty

83.

Which of the following best describes who had the most power in the government created by the Articles of Confederation?

a)

State governments

b)

Federal government

84.

Which branches of government did the Articles of Confederation have?

a)

Legislative (Congress)

b)

Executive (President)

c)

Judicial Branch (Federal Courts)

d)

Regulatory (Unwritten fourth branch of government)

85.

The Articles of Confederation required 9 out of 13 states to pass any legislation (laws). Which term best describes this requirement of 9 out of 13 states?

a)

majority

b)

plurality

c)

unanimous

d)

supermajority

86.

Creating any amendments was nearly impossible under the Articles Government because it required what type of vote by the states?

a)

Majority vote

b)

2/3 vote

c)

President's vote

d)

Unanimous vote

87.

Which of the following is the greatest success of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Boston Tea Party

c)

Louisiana Purchase

d)

Northwest Ordinance

88.

Which of the following were issues with the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It couldn't collect taxes.

b)

It couldn't fix the economy.

c)

It couldn't put down rebellions.

d)

It couldn't win a war of independence.

89.

Which rebellion was seen as the greatest failure of the Articles of Confederation and a rallying cry for amending the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The Whiskey Rebellion

b)

Shays' Rebellion

c)

Bacon's Rebellion

d)

Stono's Rebellion

90.

Use the picture and quote to help you select the answer choice that this individual would most agree with.

a)

Thomas Jefferson believed that occasional uprisings and resistance, even involving sacrifice, were necessary to maintain freedom and prevent tyranny.

b)

Thomas Jefferson thought that a strong, centralized government was crucial for the long-term stability and prosperity of the nation.

c)

According to Thomas Jefferson, the tree of liberty should be left untouched and should not require any periodic actions or sacrifices.

d)

Thomas Jefferson believed that a peaceful and harmonious society could be achieved without the need for occasional acts of resistance or conflict.

91.

Use the picture and quote to help you select the answer choice that this individual would most agree with.

a)

Mercy Otis Warren thought that Shays' Rebellion was a signal that we needed a change for the country to move on peacefully.

b)

Mercy Otis Warren believed that Shays' Rebellion was a clear indication of the strength of the existing government and its ability to handle internal conflicts.

c)

According to Mercy Otis Warren, Shays' Rebellion highlighted the importance of individual states maintaining complete autonomy and independence without the need for a stronger central authority.

d)

Mercy Otis Warren's perspective on Shays' Rebellion was that it demonstrated the effectiveness of a decentralized government, and she opposed any measures aimed at increasing federal powers.

92.

What was the name of the first American Government?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen

93.

Which of the following best describes the Articles of Confederation?

a)

"A Firm League of Friendship" - A military alliance between the states against Britain, with a weak central government.

b)

"A Firm League of Friendship" - A military alliance between the states against Britain, with a strong central government.

c)

"A Firm League of Friendship" - A commercial alliance between the states against Britain, with a weak central government.

d)

"A Firm League of Friendship" - A commercial alliance with Britain, with a weak central government.

94.

Which branches were not included in the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

d)

All of the Above.

95.

Which of the following was the biggest issue with the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It couldn't levy Federal taxes.

b)

It couldn't levy State taxes.

c)

It couldn't negotiate treaties.

d)

It couldn't print currency.

96.

Which of the following are accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It was functional enough to allow the U.S. to win the American Revolution.

b)

The Land Ordinance of 1785

c)

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

d)

All of the above

97.

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 acknowledged that Indians had a claim to the land and had to be treated better to avoid violence.

a)

The ordinance outlawed slavery in all five states.

b)

The ordinance outlawed liquor in all five states.

c)

The ordinance prohibited slavery in all five states.

d)

The ordinance claimed Canadian territories.

98.

What is a notable example of the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Shays’ Rebellion

b)

Pontiac's Rebellion

c)

The Whiskey Rebellion

d)

The Stono Rebellion

99.

Which founding father was a fan of Shays' Rebellion, stating, "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Adams

c)

George Washington

d)

Alexander Hamilton

100.

Which social group lobbied for changes to the Articles of Confederation after Shays' Rebellion?

a)

The wealthy, as the weak government could not protect them or their property, which was not in their best interest.

b)

Poor farmers, as the weak government could not protect them or their property, which was not in their best interest.

c)

Native Americans, as the weak government could not protect them or their property, which was not in their best interest.

d)

Women, as the weak government could not protect them or their property, which was not in their best interest.

101.

The Constitutional Convention is also known as the ______ Convention. It took place in which city between May 25 and September 17, 1787?

a)

Philadelphia

b)

Annapolis

c)

Washington D.C.

d)

New York

102.

Which of the following best describes the members of the Constitutional Congress?

a)

The majority were white males.

b)

The majority were college educated.

c)

The majority were wealthy.

d)

The majority had served in the Army during the Revolutionary War.

103.

Which Founding Father, a Federalist, was one of the greatest proponents of a very strong government?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington

d)

Patrick Henry

104.

This picture illustrates that a major goal of the members of the Constitutional Convention was to create a government that protected against:

a)

The tyranny of the government.

b)

The tyranny of the people.

c)

The tyranny of an elected few.

d)

The tyranny of a supreme leader.

105.

Which constitutional plan composed by James Madison favored states with large populations?

a)

The Virginia Plan

b)

The New Jersey Plan

c)

The Connecticut Plan

d)

The Pinckney Plan

106.

Which constitutional plan favored states with small populations?

a)

The Virginia Plan

b)

The New Jersey Plan

c)

The Connecticut Plan

d)

The Pinckney Plan

107.

Which constitutional plan is known as the Great Compromise?

a)

The Virginia Plan

b)

The New Jersey Plan

c)

The Connecticut Plan

d)

The Pinckney Plan

108.

Which two elements are part of the Great or Connecticut Compromise?

a)

Bicameral Legislature

b)

The “three-fifths” Compromise

c)

Missouri Compromise

d)

The Tariff Compromise

109.

The Connecticut (Great) Compromise resulted in two legislative houses, which are:

a)

The House of Representatives

b)

The Senate

c)

The President

d)

The Supreme Court

110.

Members of the House are called ______ and serve two-year terms.

a)

Congressmen

b)

Senators

c)

Judges

d)

Executives

111.

(a)   serve six-year terms, with 1/3 of them being up for election in every two-year cycle.

Choose from the below words
Congressmen
Senators
Judges
Executives
112.

The House of Representatives (Lower House) allots the number of representatives for a state based on population. This satisfies the proposal of which plan?

a)

The Virginia Plan

b)

The New Jersey Plan

c)

The Connecticut Plan

d)

The Pinckney Plan

113.

The Senate (Upper House) allots two Senators for each state. This proposal is satisfied by which plan?

a)

The Virginia Plan

b)

The New Jersey Plan

c)

The Connecticut Plan

d)

The Pinckney Plan

114.

This portion of the Connecticut (Great) Compromise is often referred to as the "not so great compromise" because it addressed the issue of population and African slaves.

a)

Bicameral Legislature

b)

The “three fifth” Compromise

c)

Missouri Compromise

d)

The Tariff Compromise

115.

To avoid the tyranny of the government, what two principles did the Constitution embrace?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Socialism

d)

Nationalism

116.

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Congressional

117.

What is one example of a check that the Executive branch has on the Legislature?

a)

Veto

b)

Impeachment

c)

Judgment on the constitutionality of a law.

d)

All of the above.

118.

How many states were required for the ratification of the constitution?

a)

9

b)

10

c)

13

d)

It had to be unanimous.

119.

To promote the ratification of the Constitution, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison wrote which series of papers?

a)

The Federalist

b)

The Anti-Federalist

c)

American Crisis

d)

Common Sense

120.

The Anti-federalist arguments led to the later adoption of 10 amendments, which are commonly known as?

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

d)

The Preamble

121.

"The plan of the government now proposed is evidently calculated totally to change, in time, our condition as a people. Instead of being thirteen republics under a federal head, it is clearly designed to make us one consolidation government." This quote by the unknown Federalist Farmer best reflects which view of the Constitution?

a)

Anti-federalist

b)

Federalist

122.

Place the following events in chronological order

a)

Treaty of Paris 1783

b)

Shays Rebellion

c)

Philadelphia Convention

d)

Ratification of the Constitution

e)

Washington Administration

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
123.

Which branches of government did Washington expand?

a)

Executive and Legislative

b)

Executive and Judicial

c)

Legislative and Judicial

d)

Executive, Legislative and Judicial

124.

The major division in Washington's cabinet was between which two members?

a)

Dep. of State: Foreign affairs Thomas Jefferson

b)

Department of Treasury: National Finance Alexander Hamilton

c)

Vice President: John Adams

d)

Dep. of War: Military Matters Henry Knox

125.

Which of the following were parts of Alexander Hamilton's economic plan?

a)

Redemption & Assumption

b)

Creation of a National Bank

c)

An excise (sales/sin) tax on whiskey

d)

Tariffs on popular imports.

126.

Match the following parts of the Hamiltons financial plan

Categorize the following

Federal government buys state debts and re-issues them as government bonds

Created via the "Necessary and Proper Clause" or Elastic Clause.

Sales tax on Whiskey

Tax on imports

Redemption & Assumption
National Bank
Excise tax
Tariffs
127.

This Hamiltonian policy (plan by Hamilton) involved the federal government buying up state debts and selling them as government bonds to pay off the old debts.

a)

Redemption & Assumption

b)

Creation of a National Bank

c)

An excise (sales/sin) tax on whiskey

d)

Tariffs on popular imports.

128.

Where would tariffs most likely be popular?

129.

Where would tariffs be least popular?

130.

What clause in the Constitution did Alexander Hamilton use to create a National Bank?

(a)  

131.

Which of the following locations best represents the site of the US capital as agreed upon in the "Dinner Table Compromise"?

132.

Which location did the Whiskey Rebellion Occur?

133.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Bacon's Rebellion

Shay's Rebellion

Whiskey Rebellion

Stono's Rebellion

The Haitian Rebellion

Frontier Rebellions
Slave Rebellions
134.

Which of the following were reasons why frontier farmers opposed the whiskey tax?

a)

It was a regressive tax that hurt small distillers more than larger producers.

b)

It was a progressive tax that hurt larger distillers more than smaller producers.

c)

Whiskey was commonly used as a trade good in place of scarce (limited) currency on the frontier.

d)

The production of whiskey was a way to convert excess grain into perservable product.

135.

Politically what were the results of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

Rural America largely voted for anti-federalist policies and politicians.

b)

It resulted in the abolition of taxes on whiskey

c)

It strengthened the power and influence of the federal government

d)

It caused the secession of several western states

136.

What is the name of the term that describes the political division of certain areas of the country?

(a)  

137.

During the Washington administration two political parties emerged. The ​ (a)   ​ led by ​ (b)   and the ​ ​ (c)   led by ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words

Federalist

Alexander Hamilton

Democratic-Republicans

Thomas Jefferson

138.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Strong CENTRAL Gov.

Loose Construction

Pro National Bank

Pro Protective Tariff

Feared Anarchy/Mob Rule

Urban (Commerce)

Feared Tyranny

Strict Construction

Rural (Agrarian)

Anti-National Bank

Anti-Tariff

Anglophile

States Rights

Francophile

Pro-Federal Assumption of State War debts

Anti-Federal Assumption of State War debts

Federalist
Democratic-Republicans (Jeffersonian Rep
139.

Domestically (at home) what did Washington warn against in his farewell address?

a)

Involvement in foreign wars

b)

Political parties

c)

Sectionalism

d)

The expansion of slavery

140.

Why was Washington fearful of political / sectional interest?

a)

He believed they would lead to disunity and conflict as they would put their political / sectional interest ahead of the nations interest.

b)

He was afraid they would lead to his personal downfall as political / sectional rivals would seek to be his successor.

c)

He thought they would cause economic instability political / sectional over the issue of slavery.

d)

He feared they would lead to foreign invasion

141.

In regard to foreign policy what did Washington's warn against in his farewell address?

a)

Not forming alliances with foreign nations

b)

Increasing military power

c)

Expanding territory

d)

Promoting trade with other countries

142.

As President George Washington did not support their former allie from the War of Independence as what was occuring in their nation?

(a)  

143.

Which are two notable treaties with European powers during Washington's Presidency?

a)

Jay's Treaty & Pinckney's Treaty

b)

Treaty of Ghent and Treaty of Paris

c)

Treaty of Tordesillas and Treaty of Paris

d)

Jay's Treaty and Treaty of Greenville