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WorksheetsFederalist Era
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which Article of the Constitution outlined the basic tasks of the president?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article V
The group of advisors appointed by the president was known as the -
council
assistants
cabinet
advisory board
Which president established the precedents of appointing of cabinet members and severing two terms for the executive branch?
John Adams
Geroge Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.
Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
What was the most significant result of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
Approval for the Bill of Rights being added to the U.S. Constitution
Confirmation of the first members of the President’s cabinet
Selection of the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Establishment of the federal court system in the United States
Who was the first vice president of the United States?
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Who was the first chief justice of the United States?
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Who was the first Secretary of State of the United States?
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States?
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Who was the first Secretary of War of the United States?
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
How did tariffs help create a stable economy in the early republic?
by giving the government funds to end the Whiskey Rebellion.
by increasing imports from foreign countries.
by helping American manufacturers to grow.
by reducing taxes and giving people more spending money.
Why did Alexander Hamilton think a national bank would strengthen the central government?
The bank would help provide stability for the U.S. economy.
The bank would encourage foreign competition for manufactured goods.
The bank would have the power to regulate interstate commerce.
The bank would create a monopoly that would eliminate state banks.
Why did the Southern states strongly oppose Hamilton's financial plan?
they had been able to pay their debts and felt they should not have to pay other states' debts.
they just despised the man.
they were holding out for a new capital.
they were drawing interest off other states' debts.
How did the Whiskey Rebellion challenge the U.S. government?
It was the first test of federal authority in the United States.
It was the first test of state cooperation in the United States.
It was the first time federal taxes were introduced in the United States.
It was the first time southern states opposed northern states in the United States.
Who helped the Shawnees during The Battle of Fallen Timbers?
The British
The French
The Spanish
The Americans
In April of 1793, President George Washington issued a proclamation saying the United States would not take sides in the war between England and France. What was this known as?
the Proclamation Line of 1793
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Proclamation of Neutrality
the Washington Proclamation
What treaty secured the use of the Mississippi River?
Treaty of Greenville
Jay’s Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Pickney’s Treaty
In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?
by establishing the State of the Union address
by stepping down after two terms
by issuing the first pocket veto
by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital
The organization of the first U.S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France.
The establishment of the First Bank of the United States.
The election of George Washington to a second term as president.
The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa.
Who was the second President of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Why did Thomas Jefferson become Vice-President in 1796?
He came in second in Electoral votes.
He was a Democratic-Republican.
He was the Speaker of the House.
He was chosen by John Adams.
What situation in which French agents told US diplomats that the French foreign minister Talleyrand would only discuss a treaty in exchange for money?
Sedition Act
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
war with France
XYZ affair
An unofficial war at sea between the United States and France -
Quasi-War
Franco American Conflict
French Revolution
American Revolution
The act where Congress increased residency requirements for U.S. citizenship to 14 years from five.
Alien Act
Naturalization Act
XYZ Act
Sedition Act
The act took direct aim at those who spoke out against President Adams or the Federalist-dominated government.
Alien Act
Naturalization Act
XYZ Act
Sedition Act
Which best describes the Alien and Sedition Acts?
strongly supported by the Federalist Party
passed to strengthen the nation’s military
passed to increase immigration
strongly supported by the Republican Party
The Sedition Act infringed on which amendment of the constitution?
1st
2nd
9th
10th
What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions claim?
The Alien and Sedition Acts violated the Constitution.
Pinckney’s Treaty was biased in favor of wealthy landowners.
Settlers had the right to settle in the Northwest Territories.
Jay’s Treaty violated the Constitution.
The Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions supported the principle of -
Unalienable Rights
States’ Rights
The Bill of Rights
Individual Rights
Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?
George Washington & John Adams
John Hancock & Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Jefferson
George Washington & Thomas Jefferson
What party wanted a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Democratic-Republicans
Whigs
Federalists
Democratic
What party wanted a loose interpretation of the Constitution?
Democratic-Republicans
Whigs
Federalists
Democratic
Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republicans?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
In his Farewell Address, George Washington provided many warnings for the new nation. Which of the following are two of them?
Steer clear of political parties and Native Americans
Do not create a national bank and stay away from trading with other countries
Do not create political parties and steer clear of permanent alliances
Steer clear permanent alliances & Native Americans
