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Unit 6A: First Five Presidents

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

George Washington was the

a)

first President of Great Britain

b)

first king of the United States.

c)

first President of the United States.

d)

first President of Cuba.

2.

George Washington is known for leading the Continental Army in victory over the British in the

a)

French and Indian War

b)

Civil War

c)

Spanish American War

d)

American Revolution.

3.

George grew up in Colonial ____. 

a)

New York

b)

Pennsylvania

c)

Virginia

d)

South Carolina

4.
Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow.  These are called
a)
Prototype
b)
Illustration
c)
Precedent
d)
Hierarchy
5.
How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?
a)
He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War.
b)
He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
c)
He campaigned actively for the office of President.
d)
He created a cabinet of advisors.
6.
In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?
a)
by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital
b)
by issuing the first pocket veto
c)
by stepping down after two terms
d)
by establishing the State of the Union address
7.

How many terms did Washington serve as President?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

8

8.
Washington was president for _____ years.
a)
100
b)
8
c)
4
d)
18
9.
The amount the nation's government owes is called the...
a)
national loan
b)
national debt
c)
treasury department
d)
income tax
10.

The Purpose of the Farewell Address was to....

a)

leave advice for the country and next president

b)

help Congress create a new constitution

c)

decide how representation would be decided

d)

decide how many votes each state would get

11.

What was George Washington’s advice in the Farewell Address (1796)?

a)

Stay neutral in foreign affairs

b)

Always choose a side in foreign affairs

12.

Policies and decisions that are made regarding issues inside a country’s borders

a)

Foreign policy

b)

Domestic policy

c)

Democratic-Republican

d)

Alliance

13.

Policies and decisions that are made regarding issues outside a country’s borders

a)

Foreign policy

b)

Domestic policy

c)

Democratic-Republican

d)

Alliance

14.

What was George Washington's advice on Foreign Policy?

a)

The Nation should remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances

b)

The Nation should end slavery

c)

The Nation should expand from East to West

d)

The Nation should colonize Latin America

15.

What is a political party?

a)

a group of individuals who work together to win elections, operate the government, and shape people’s opinions.

b)

a group of individuals who do not work together to win elections, operate the government, and shape people’s opinions.

16.

George Washington believed that Political Parties were....

a)

Dangerous to the country

b)

Improve the Nation

c)

Overpower State Governments

d)

Create a National Bank

17.

What was George Washington's Advice on Political Parties?

a)

Political Parties are necessary to run a government

b)

Political Parties could divide and weaken the Nation

c)

Political Parties should create jobs and businesses

d)

Political Parties should only exist in State Governments

18.

George Washington believed Political Parties were beneficial to the nation

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What type of Government did the Democratic- Republicans / Anti-Federalist believe in?

a)

Weak National Government

b)

Strong National Government

c)

President is the Supreme Ruler

20.

What type of Government did the Federalist believe in?

a)

Strong National Government

b)

Weak National Government

c)

States control the Government

21.

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay were....

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

22.

Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson were...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalists

23.
I wanted a National Bank
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
24.

Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

John Adams

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Benjamin Franklin

25.

What was Alexander Hamilton's biggest challenge as the first Secretary of the Treasury?

a)

Writing the Federalist Papers

b)

Paying off the national debt

c)

Starting his rap career

d)

creating national currency

26.

Who opposed Alexander Hamilton’s idea to create a National Bank?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Madison

27.

The Anti-Federalists (Democratic-Republicans) agreed to establish a national bank IF

a)

The nation's capital was moved North to New York City

b)

The nation's capital was moved South to Washington Dc

c)

They only contributed to 50% of the debt

d)

They received a tax cut

28.
John Adams was elected the _______ President of the United States.
a)
first
b)
second
29.

a 1797 attempt by the French to bribe the United States by demanding money before discussing the French seizure of neutral American ships

a)

XYZ Affair

b)

Frigate

c)

Alien and Sedition Act

d)

ABC Affair

30.

The Federalist-supported laws created in 1798 that permitted the President to expel foreigners, made it harder for immigrants to become citizens, and allowed for citizens to be fined or jailed if they criticized the government or its officials

a)

Alien and Sedition Acts

b)

XYZ Affair

c)

Nullify

d)

Kentucky and Virginia resolutions

31.
What did the Sedition Act prohibit, or outlaw?
a)
public hearings
b)
public elections
c)
public meetings
d)
public opposition to the government
32.

This law made it possible for the President to deport immigrants out of the country.

a)

Alien Act

b)

Sedition Act

c)

Neutrality Act

d)

Jay's Treaty

33.

Which Amendment does the Alien & Sedition Act violate?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

1st Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

34.

Thomas Jefferson was the _________ President of the United States.

a)

2nd

b)

4th

c)

3rd

d)

1st

35.
Louisiana Purchase
a)
1787
b)
1803
c)
1789
d)
1800
36.
How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?
a)
The Louisiana Purchase
b)
The purchase of California
c)
The Treaty of Ghent
37.
The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from which foreign country?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Germany
38.
What were Lewis and Clark looking for when they explored the new territory?
a)
A water route to the Pacific Ocean
b)
A water route to the Atlantic Ocean 
c)
The Rocky Mountains
d)
Justin Bieber's pants
39.
Who helped guide Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
a)
Pocahontas
b)
Sacagawea
c)
Lady Gaga
d)
Squanto
40.

What impact did the Louisiana Purchase have on the United States?

a)

It decreased international tensions.

b)

It doubled the size of the nation's territory.

c)

It gave the United States control of all of North America.

d)

It created an alliance between the United States and France.

41.
Why was the port of New Orleans so important?
a)
It was the best place to go fishing
b)
It was a party town
c)
It was the Catholic headquaters
d)
It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river
42.

Which president was James Madison?

a)

James Madison was the 3rd president of the US

b)

James Madison was the 4th president of the US

c)

James Madison was the 1st president of the US

43.
What two nations kept attacking American ships during Madison's presidency?
a)
France and Spain
b)
England and Spain
c)
France and England
d)
France and Mexico
44.
What group of Americans wanted war with Britain?
a)
War Hawks
b)
Swamp Foxes
c)
Mercenaries
d)
Patriots
45.
What war took place during Madison's presidency?
a)
French and Indian War
b)
American Revolution
c)
US Civil War
d)
War of 1812
46.
Which future president became a legendary war hero in the Battle of New Orleans?
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
James Monroe
c)
Andrew Johnson
d)
James K. Polk
47.
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaty of Ghent
c)
Treaty of Versailles
d)
Treaty of London
48.

What nickname was James Madison given and why?

a)

Father of Preamble because he was smart.

b)

Father of the Constitution because he was the one that wrote the plan for the new government.

c)

Father of the Bill of Rights because he wanted the government to be confusing.

d)

Father of the army because he wanted to fight all people who were not loyal to Great Britain.

49.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? 
a)
James Marshall 
b)
Francis Scott Key 
c)
James Madison 
d)
Beethoven 
50.

What is impressment?

a)

The British would take sailors from American ships and force them to serve as soldiers in the British army.

b)

The French would steal goods from American ships and use them to supply their war against England.

c)

The British would kindly ask any sailors on American ships if they wanted to help them out.

51.

Which of the following were causes of the War of 1812? (choose 3)

a)

Impressment of American soldiers by the British

b)

The British blocking the Americans from trading

c)

Slavery

d)

Native American attacks

52.

The period in which American felt a sense of unity was known as the

a)

Mr. Madison's War

b)

Era of Good Feelings

c)

Protectionism

d)

The War Hawks

53.

The Monroe Doctrine stated

a)

Tariffs would be added to American products to make them more expensive.

b)

The United States would not take sides in the war.

c)

The United States would not allow European powers to establish new colonies in the Americas

d)

Jackson would invade Florida.

54.
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
55.
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.
56.

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.

57.

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.

58.
The Monroe Doctrine would be an example of
a)
U.S. Foreign Policy
b)
U.S. Domestic Policy
59.
'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
60.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
a)
$100,000
b)
$1 million
c)
$15 million
d)
$100 million
61.
How did the Louisiana Purchase effect the geography of the United States?
a)
it tripled the size of the U.S.
b)
it had no effect
c)
it doubled the size of the U.S.
62.
Why was the port of New Orleans so important?
a)
It was the best place to go fishing
b)
It was a party town
c)
It was the Catholic headquaters
d)
It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river
63.
What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
Doubled the size of the United States
b)
New land and area with rich soil to farm 
c)
Mississippi River was a faster route for trade and travel
d)
All of the above

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