WorksheetsThe first 3 presidency
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 44mins
In which state was George Washington born?
Texas
Virginia
Massachusetts
New York
Which term refers to someone's obligation to take an active role in improving the community and the experiences of the other members of the community?
civic virtue
precedent
loose construction
strict construction
By what title did people refer to George Washington and all later presidents?
Your Majesty
Your Highness
Your Excellency
Mr. President
This term means an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow.
precedent
civic virtue
domestic policy
foreign policy
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched with their position in Washington's Cabinet?
Henry Knox - Secretary of War
Thomas Jefferson - Secretary of State
Alexander Hamilton - Secretary of Treasury
Benjamin Franklin - Secretary of Education
Which refers to government policies that only deal with issues within U.S. borders?
domestic policy
foreign policy
Which refers to government policies that deal with issues having to do with other countries?
domestic policy
foreign policy
This is the nation's capital, which Hamilton agreed to move to the South in exchange for the southern support for his economic plan.
Washington, D.C.
New York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Which of the following was NOT part of Hamilton's plan to strengthen the U.S. economy?
raise money through taxes and tariffs
create a national bank
pay down the national debt
build up the nation's military
This was an uprising of farmers in Western Pennsylvania who were angry about taxes on whiskey. Washington personally put it down without bloodshed.
Whiskey Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion
Boxcar Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion
Why was the Whiskey Rebellion important?
it proved that the new government under the Constitution was strong enough to deal with its problems
it proved that the new government would never raise taxes on its citizens
it proved that Washington wanted to stay neutral and not get involved in foreign alliances
it proved that farmers would always be the center of political power in the United States
The first two political parties in the United States were...
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans
The Federalists and the Whigs
The Whigs and the Republicans
The Know-Nothings and the Socialists
What did Washington warn about in his Farewell Address?
He warned that starting political parties was a bad idea
He warned that forming foreign alliances was a bad idea
He warned that borrowing a ton of money and getting into debt was a bad idea
He warned about all of these things
This treaty made the British leave American sailors alone and required Britain to remove troops from America.
Jay's Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Wilson's Treaty
This treaty with Spain gave Americans the right to travel on the Mississippi River, the right to use the port of New Orleans, and established the northern boundary of Florida.
Jay's Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty
Washinton's Treaty
Jefferson's Treaty
2. stay neutral
3. avoid war
4. avoid foreign affairs
5. don't go into debt
6. Presidents should serve no more than 2 terms
What are these?
-States thought the Alien and Sedition acts did not follow the U.S. Constitution.
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Three-Fifths Compromise
-Alien and Sedition Acts
-Midnight Appointments
These events occurred under--
What might not have happened if the U.S. had gone to war with France?
There would not have been the Louisiana Purchase
John Adams would have not been president
Became part of the U.S. in 1783 after the American Revolution
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Second president of the U.S.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson felt that
wealthy citizens were best to rule.
our economy should be based on manufacturing and business.
informed citizens could make good decisions for the country.
the national bank would benefit farmers.
Which political party won the Election of 1800?
Democrats
Democratic-Republicans
Whigs
Federalists
Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution?
The fighting in France ended.
Slaves were able to vote for the first time.
Those who opposed his election moved out of the country.
Serious differences were resolved without violence.
The election of 1800 showed that
power could pass peacefully from group to group in a democracy.
Federalists would remain in power for decades.
Adams wanted to turn the nation into a monarchy.
Hamilton had become a Republican.
Which of these events led to the addition of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution?
the Whiskey Rebellion
the Alien and Sedition Acts
XYZ Affair
election of 1800
The 12th Amendment
explains that citizens of one state cannot sue another state in federal court.
was passed to prevent ties in presidential races.
made political parties legal.
limits presidential terms to two.
After going to war with each other, why did Great Britain and France seize U.S. merchant ships?
They hoped to force the United States into the war.
They hoped the United States would become their ally.
They wanted the United States to pay a ransom for their ships.
They hoped to prevent the United States from supplying their enemy.
What is the act of forcing captured soldiers or sailors to fight for a different nation?
kidnapping
impressment
slavery
conscription (draft)
The Embargo Act of 1807, passed during Jefferson's Presidency,
was an effort to increase trade.
created alliances with European nations.
resulted in a better American economy.
halted trade with other nations.
Who was hurt most by Jefferson’s embargo on trade?
Americans
France
Britain
Pirates
The Barbary Coast is located in
Europe
North America
North Africa
United States
Pirates from the Barbary States attacked shipping in the
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
How did Jefferson try to end pirate attacks on U.S. ships?
paid tribute to prevent attacks
sent warships to protect American ships
declared war on the Barbary States
declared war on Tripoli
Before Jefferson, what did presidents Washington and Adams do to stop pirate attacks on U.S. ships?
gone to war with countries harboring pirates
threaten to execute the pirates if captured
ignore the issue and do nothing
paid millions in tribute to prevent attacks
Before the early 1800s, which two countries claimed the Louisiana Territory?
Russia and Mexico
Canada and Mexico
France and Spain
United States and Great Britain
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?
led to war with France
doubled the size of the nation
led to a discovery of a water route to the Pacific Ocean
limited trade opportunities
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
The U.S. originally just wanted to buy the port of New Orleans.
Napoleon decided to sell Louisiana because he needed the money.
The Louisiana Purchase resulted from the desire for farmers along the Mississippi River to be able to ship
their goods freely.
President Jefferson wanted Louisiana to put a barrier between the U.S. and unfriendly Native Americans.
Why did France no longer need Louisiana?
France didn't need to raise food for slaves
France had chocolate farms in Mexico
Jefferson agreed to split the territory with France
Napoleon gained land from Britian
