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Presidencies of Washington-Monroe

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Like George Washington, today's US president selects expert advisors to serve in the presidential _________ to help him or her make important decisions.

a)

justice

b)

alliance

c)

court

d)

cabinet

2.

Washington was the first ________ of the US, and he served in his role for two terms.

a)

precedents

b)

monarchy

c)

president

d)

justice

3.

Even though Thomas Jefferson supported France and Alexander Hamilton supported Great Britain, they agreed that ________________ would be best for the U.S. and not join either side.

a)

precedents

b)

justice

c)

court

d)

neutrality

4.

Washington did not want to be called “Your Excellency” or “Your Majesty” because he did not want the title of the

president to sound like a ________________.

a)

justice

b)

alliance

c)

monarchy

d)

cabinet

5.

Washington knew his actions as the first president would set ________________ that future presidents would follow,

so he was careful with his decisions.

a)

precedents

b)

monarchy

c)

neutrality

d)

alliance

6.

What was one outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

George Washington ended the whiskey tax.

b)

The sale of whiskey dropped and caused the economy to struggle.

c)

It set the precedent that the federal government did not have the authority to enforce laws.

d)

It set the precedent that the federal government had the authority to enforce laws.

7.

Select all of the following that were precedents set by President Washington.

a)

Two term limits

b)

Creating a cabinet

c)

Creating the judicial system with a supreme court

d)

Going by the title "Mr. President"

8.
Alexander Hamilton believed the future of America should be focused on:
a)
Industry
b)
Farming
9.
Thomas Jefferson wanted the nation to focus on:
a)
Industry and factories
b)
Farming and agriculture
10.
What was taxed that caused farmers in Western Pennsylvania to rebel and refuse to pay the tax?
a)
Tea
b)
Whiskey
c)
Corn
d)
Sugar
11.
Washington's Proclamation of __________ stated the U.S. would stay out of foreign affairs such as the war waging in Europe between France and England. 
a)
Independence
b)
Neutrality
c)
Tyranny
d)
Sectionalism
12.
The largest problem facing Washington when he became president was - 
a)
His lack of military experience
b)
His indecision on location on a national capital
c)
The national debt
d)
Native Americans
13.
Which two members of Washington's cabinet were considered political rivals?
a)
Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Jefferson
b)
Edmund Randolph & Henry Knox
c)
Thomas Jefferson & Edmund Randolph
d)
John Adams & Alexander Hamilton
14.
In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against 2 things.  What were they?
a)
political parties and native americans
b)
permanent alliances & native americans
c)
political parties and permanent alliances
d)
native americans and the national bank
15.
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison founded the ______ party.
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
16.
Washington set up a group of advisors called the 
a)
Cabinet
b)
Advisory
c)
Commanders
d)
Joint Chiefs of Staff
17.
Washington's Secretary of the Treasury, dealing with all financial matters of the country, was
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Jay
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
James Madison
18.
A tariff is a tax on
a)
imports
b)
bonds
c)
banks
19.
The political party that supported manufacturing and a strong federal government was the
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic-republicans
20.

What position did John Adams hold before becoming president?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Vice President

c)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d)

Secretary of Treasury

21.

What political party was Adams a member of?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalist

c)

Whig

d)

Anti-Federalists

22.

Which political party supported a loose interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

23.

Which political party wanted a weak federal government?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

24.

The XYZ Affair controversy happened because....

a)

the French attacked American ships

b)

the British refused to meet American diplomats

c)

French diplomats demanded a bribe to meet with American diplomats

d)

the British were forcing Americans to join their navy

25.

Why would John Adams have supported the Alien Act?

a)

He hated immigrants

b)

Many immigrants favored the Democratic-Republicans and supported France

c)

Immigrants were trying to run for public office

d)

Too many British immigrants were entering the country

26.

What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?

a)

To prevent people from criticizing the government

b)

To get Americans to support a war with France

c)

To get Americans to support a war with Britain

d)

To stop immigrants from entering the country illegally

27.

What was the purpose of the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions?

a)

Argued for a separation of Church and state

b)

Argued for a stricter interpretation of the Constitution and the ability of states to ignore a federal law that was tyrannical

c)

Argued for a peace treaty with France to end the continuing hostilities

d)

Argued for a higher tariff on goods shipped to America from Europe

28.

What type of jobs was Adams trying to fill as he left office?

a)

Judges

b)

Postal workers

c)

Local mayors

d)

Tax collectors

29.

The result of Marbury v. Madison was...

a)

the Supreme Court did not have the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution

b)

the Supreme Court ruled that the president can no longer appoint judges

c)

the Supreme Court ruled that they have the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution

d)

no president could appoint people within the last three months of their presidency

30.
Significance of Marbury v Madison
a)
Veto power
b)
Judicial Review
31.
He killed Alexander Hamilton
a)
Jefferson
b)
Burr
c)
Boone
32.
Declaring acts of Congress unconstitutional
a)
Veto
b)
Ammendment
c)
Judicial Review
33.
Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from 
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Spain
34.
The Louisiana purchase was seen as a _______ interpretation of the Constitution.
a)
Loose
b)
Strict
c)
Illegal
35.
This political party lost a lot of support during Jefferson's presidency
a)
Anti-Federalists
b)
Federalists
c)
Democratic-Republicans
36.
Who did Thomas Jefferson run against in the 1800 Presidential Election?
a)
Charles Pinckney
b)
Lewis Clark
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
37.
After the Electoral College determined the election was a tie, who cast the tie breaker?
a)
The Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The Executive Branch
38.
President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from what French Emperor?
a)
Napoleon Bonaparte
b)
Andre the Giant
c)
Charles de Gaulle
d)
Bonjour Cradle
39.
What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
a)
Discover a waterway across America
b)
Map the uncharted territory
c)
Document wildlife and plants in the area
d)
Get a Christmas tree for the White House
40.
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States:
a)
True
b)
False
41.
Who was president during the War of 1812?
a)
James Monroe
b)
John Adams
c)
James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson
42.
Which term means pride in your country. It also means a strong love for your country?
a)
zealotry
b)
nationalism
c)
exceptionalism
d)
egotism
43.
What nickname was given to Congressman like John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay?
a)
doves
b)
militants
c)
warmongers 
d)
war hawks
44.
What was the British naval strategy during the War of 1812?
a)
Burn Boston first and then move South
b)
Shell every American port city
c)
Sink every American Ship
d)
blockade the American coast
45.
What Native American leader was trying to organize western tribes to stop the spread of white settlement?
a)
Squanto
b)
Sequoyah
c)
Tecumseh
d)
Geronimo
46.
Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"?
a)
Francis Scott Key
b)
Francis Scott Note
c)
Francis Baltimore
d)
Francis Scott Pitch
47.
Where is Fort McHenry?
a)
Philadelphia
b)
Washington, D.C.
c)
Charleston, South Carolina
d)
Baltimore
48.
What was the low point of the War of 1812 for the Americans?
a)
The White House was burned.
b)
The graves of George and Martha Washington were desecrated.
c)
Thomas Jefferson was captured. 
d)
The Canadians won the siege of Boston.
49.

Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought after the War of 1812 had already end?

a)

Both sides were already in the middle of battle and kept fighting till the end.

b)

Neither side knew the war was over before they started.

c)

This battle was over a different conflict often associated with this war.

d)

Because General Jackson want to try a new weapon on the British.

50.

Which of the following is an example of impressment?

a)

French using their navy to block ships from entering or leaving a New Orleans

b)

British kidnapping sailors from American ships and forcing them into service

c)

Forcefully persuading congress and the president to go to war

d)

America restricting trade with other European nations

51.

Which president signed the declaration of war in 1812?

a)

James Madison

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

James Monroe

d)

John Adams

52.

According the Treaty of Ghent, who won the War of 1812?

a)

Great Britain

b)

America

c)

France

d)

No one

53.

In America, what followed as a result from the War of 1812?

a)

An explosion of trade and wealth with Europe

b)

A burst of optimism and national growth

c)

A decline in our nation’s debt

d)

Peace with Native Americans

54.

Many of the Federalist opposed the War Hawks and were against going to war for this main reason.

a)

The United States does not have a strong army or navy.

b)

The United States should focus on developing the land they possess.

c)

War would ruin United States commerce (trade with other countries).

d)

War would make the United States vulnerable to other foreign attacks.

55.
What did Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe all have in common when they were presidents?
a)
Preferred the French
b)
Favored neutrality 
c)
Pro- British
d)
GREAT dancers 
56.
Which Canal was built in America during this time?
a)
Panama
b)
Suez
c)
Erie
d)
Bruges
57.
'Europe should no longer be involved in the colonization of America' best describes the:
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Ghent
d)
Monroe Doctrine
58.

Which state became a "free state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Kansas

d)

Texas

59.

Which state became a "slave state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Florida

d)

Oregon

60.

The benefit to the Erie Canal was ______________.

a)

Economic expansion

b)

Population expansion

c)

Ships can travel with goods further and faster

d)

All of the above

61.

The Era of Good Feelings was marked by

a)

a strong sense of national unity.

b)

a rapid increase in immigration.

c)

an end to warfare with France.

d)

an expansion of states' rights.

62.

What was the name of the foreign policy James Monroe created?

a)

Monroe Dynasty

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Monroe Empire

d)

Monroe Presidency

63.

Whose economic plan including tariffs, a national bank, and federal spending for roads and canals, known as the "American System"?

a)

John Quincy Adams

b)

James Monroe

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Henry Clay

64.

The Monroe Doctrine wanted European Countries to stay out of the _____.

a)

Western Hemisphere

b)

Eastern Hemisphere

65.

During Monroe's presidency, he and his secretary of state signed the Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain which gave the U.S. which piece of land?

a)

California

b)

Oregon

c)

Alabama

d)

Florida

66.

In simple terms, what does the Monroe Doctrine give as a warning to the European countries?

a)

don't try to re-colonize the Americas

b)

stop raiding on our ships

c)

don't try to upset the leaders who are in place in the Americas

d)

if you attack our trading partners, England and France, we will attack you.

67.

In the Missouri Compromise, what state was allowed to enter as a slave state?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Kentucky

d)

Ohio

68.
The Monroe Doctrine would be an example of
a)
U.S. Foreign Policy
b)
U.S. Domestic Policy
69.

This is the force that was pulling the nation apart after 1820 instead of uniting it?

a)

Geography

b)

Sectionalism

c)

Militarism

d)

Nationalism

70.

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during Madison, and Monroe’s presidencies?

a)

John Marshall

b)

Elastic Clause

c)

John Adams

d)

Gibbons v. Ogden

71.

The decisions in the cases of McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden strengthened the ...

a)

power of the federal government.

b)

power of the U.S. Treasury

c)

power of the state governments.

d)

power of the Judicial branch

72.
Where was the Missouri Compromise line?
a)
36-30 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
b)
46-40 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
c)
56-50 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
d)
66-60 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
73.

Which state tried to tax the National Bank?

a)

New Jersey

b)

New York

c)

Maine

d)

Maryland

74.

What case established the federal government’s control over interstate commerce?

a)

John Marshall

b)

Elastic Clause

c)

John Adams

d)

Gibbons v. Ogden

75.

The Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden dealt with-

a)

freedom of speech

b)

equal protection under the law

c)

the supremacy of the national government

d)

the rights of labor unions

76.

Which Supreme Court case decided if a state had the power to tax a federal agency?

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

McCulloch v. Maryland

c)

Fletcher v. Peck

d)

Gibbons v. Ogden

77.

The decision in Gibbons v Ogden (1824) addressed which of the following issues?

a)

The issue of congressional privileges

b)

The regulation of interstate commerece

c)

The right of states to tax federal property

d)

The Supreme Court's right to declare Congressional act unconstitutional

78.

Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Henry Knox

c)

Edmund Randolph

d)

John Jay

79.

During the first presidency, the nation's capital was moved from _________________ to ___________________.

a)

Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

b)

Washington, D.C. to New York City

c)

New York City to Washington, D.C.

d)

Philadelphia to New York City

80.
Thomas is best remembered for writing the ______________.
a)
Constitution
b)
Declaration of Independence

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