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US U3 Quiz Review 2022

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Sedition Act allowed the national government to jail people for...

a)

making negative statements about the government.

b)

challenging the constitutionality of a law. 

c)

selling, manufacturing, or distributing whiskey.

d)

not paying debts in a timely manner. 

2.

Why is the Whiskey Rebellion considered a significant event in US History if there were no major battles and only two people arrested as a result of the event?

a)

The US Congress supported an amendment to the Constitution to limit taxation

b)

The US government chose to ignore the rebellion and support the idea of freedom of speech

c)

The US government was NOT capable of responding to the uprising to maintain order

d)

The US government proved it was powerful enough to maintain order in the new nation

3.

What was the political significance of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?

a)

federal power was increased

b)

the people of the states voted on a constitution

c)

nullification was introduced arguing states could declare laws unconstitutional

d)

the national government was supported by the individual states

4.

What did George Washington create to provide himself with advisors on various topics like defense, economic policy, and justice?

a)

Cabinet

b)

Senate

c)

Federalist Party

d)

Congress

5.

Which amendment was added to the Constitution to separate the ballots for the President and Vice President?

a)

1st

b)

4th

c)

10th

d)

12th

6.

Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Alexander Hamilton

7.

What does Judicial Review mean?

a)

 the power of states to declare laws unconstitutional

b)

the power of the Supreme Court to determine if laws are unconstitutional

c)

the power of Congress to impeach the President

d)

the power of the President to sue members of Congress

8.

Which of the following exposed the inability of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation to put down civil unrest and prompted calls for a new, stronger central government?

a)

The Stono Rebellion

b)

The Whiskey Rebellion

c)

Shays’ Rebellion

d)

The Regulator uprisings

9.

Jefferson doubled the size of U.S. with this?

a)

War of 1812

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

XYZ Affair

d)

Louisiana Purchase

10.

 Strong federal government, a national bank, a strong trade partner in Great Britain, and for the wealthy class of people to lead America would most likely be desired by which of the following?

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

c)

Patriots

d)

Loyalists

11.

The XYZ Affair resulted in  

a)

an agreement by the British to evacuate the Northwest Territory.

b)

laws banning free speech

c)

American use of the Mississippi River for trade.

d)

the death of George Washington.

12.

Supported states rights, based in rural areas and the South.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Democrats

d)

Republicans

13.

The Alien and Sedition Acts ruined this president's reputation

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Madison

14.

This international conflict divided US society as the president struggled to maintain neutrality

a)

The American Revolution

b)

The French Revolution

c)

The Russian Revolution

d)

The War of 1812

15.

In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned Americans to do all of the following EXCEPT....

a)

Not to get involved in European affairs

b)

Not to make permanent alliances

c)

Make sure to form political parties

d)

Avoid sectionalism

16.

Which statement about Thomas Jefferson is false?

a)

Made the Louisiana Purchase with France

b)

Established a National Bank

c)

Elected President in 1800 after winning a tie with Aaron Burr

d)

Established the Embargo Act

17.

What was President Washington's position on the French Revolution?

a)

Supported the French

b)

Supported the British

c)

Supported the Dutch

d)

Remained neutral

18.

What was Jefferson's dilemma regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

He believed the purchase was unconstitutional

b)

He did not trust the French

c)

The country was unable to afford it without taking on debts

d)

He was worried about the fate of French settlers in the midwest

19.

The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803–1806) was important because it

a)

determined the route of the first transcontinental railroad

b)

opened an all-water route to the Gulf of Mexico

c)

removed the British threat from the Northwest Territory

d)

increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase

20.

The Democratic-Republicans favored

a)

Trade.

b)

closer relations with England.

c)

states’ rights.

d)

a national bank.