WorksheetsUS U3 Quiz Review 2022
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Sedition Act allowed the national government to jail people for...
making negative statements about the government.
challenging the constitutionality of a law.
selling, manufacturing, or distributing whiskey.
not paying debts in a timely manner.
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?
The US Congress supported an amendment to the Constitution to limit taxation
The US government chose to ignore the rebellion and support the idea of freedom of speech
The US government was NOT capable of responding to the uprising to maintain order
The US government proved it was powerful enough to maintain order in the new nation
What was the political significance of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
federal power was increased
the people of the states voted on a constitution
nullification was introduced arguing states could declare laws unconstitutional
the national government was supported by the individual states
What did George Washington create to provide himself with advisors on various topics like defense, economic policy, and justice?
Cabinet
Senate
Federalist Party
Congress
Which amendment was added to the Constitution to separate the ballots for the President and Vice President?
1st
4th
10th
12th
Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
What does Judicial Review mean?
the power of states to declare laws unconstitutional
the power of the Supreme Court to determine if laws are unconstitutional
the power of Congress to impeach the President
the power of the President to sue members of Congress
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?
The Stono Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion
Shays’ Rebellion
The Regulator uprisings
Jefferson doubled the size of U.S. with this?
War of 1812
Treaty of Paris
XYZ Affair
Louisiana Purchase
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?
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Patriots
Loyalists
The XYZ Affair resulted in
an agreement by the British to evacuate the Northwest Territory.
laws banning free speech
American use of the Mississippi River for trade.
the death of George Washington.
Supported states rights, based in rural areas and the South.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Democrats
Republicans
The Alien and Sedition Acts ruined this president's reputation
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
This international conflict divided US society as the president struggled to maintain neutrality
The American Revolution
The French Revolution
The Russian Revolution
The War of 1812
In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned Americans to do all of the following EXCEPT....
Not to get involved in European affairs
Not to make permanent alliances
Make sure to form political parties
Avoid sectionalism
Which statement about Thomas Jefferson is false?
Made the Louisiana Purchase with France
Established a National Bank
Elected President in 1800 after winning a tie with Aaron Burr
Established the Embargo Act
What was President Washington's position on the French Revolution?
Supported the French
Supported the British
Supported the Dutch
Remained neutral
What was Jefferson's dilemma regarding the Louisiana Purchase?
He believed the purchase was unconstitutional
He did not trust the French
The country was unable to afford it without taking on debts
He was worried about the fate of French settlers in the midwest
The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803–1806) was important because it
determined the route of the first transcontinental railroad
opened an all-water route to the Gulf of Mexico
removed the British threat from the Northwest Territory
increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase
The Democratic-Republicans favored
Trade.
closer relations with England.
states’ rights.
a national bank.
