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Washington and Adams

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Vice President during Washington's presidency

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

Zachary Taylor

d)

John Adams

2.

Wanted our support in their revolution.

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Sweden

d)

Hungary

3.

Jay's Treaty was with ____________.

a)

Great Britain

b)

France

c)

Sweden

d)

Portugal

4.

Pinckney's Treaty was a treaty with _____________

a)

Great Briain

b)

France

c)

Sweden

d)

Spain

5.

not taking sides

a)

Nuances

b)

Neutrality

c)

Retribution

d)

Revelation

6.

Gained this through Pinckney's Treaty

a)

access to the Port of New Orleans

b)

the Northwest Territory

c)

all of Florida

d)

the Great Lakes

7.

Washington's terms as president

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

8.

Which political party wanted a weak federal government?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

9.

What political party was John Adams a member of?

a)

Anti-Federalist

b)

Democratic-Republicans

c)

Whig

d)

Federalist

10.

What position did John Adams hold before becoming president?

a)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Secretary of Treasury

d)

Vice President

11.

The controversy over the XYZ Affair happened because...

a)

the British refused to meet American diplomats.

b)

the French attacked British ships.

c)

the French demanded a bribe to meet with American diplomats.

d)

the British were forcing Americans to join there navy.

12.

Illegal to write, print, say, or publish any false or hostile words against the government

a)

Sedition Acts

b)

Alien Acts

c)

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

13.

Increased the number of years needed to become a citizen from 5 to 14 years

a)

Sedition Acts

b)

Alien Acts

c)

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

14.

John Adams was the ____ President.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

15.

Why was Jefferson the vice president for Adams?

a)

The person with the second most votes became the Vice president

b)

His running mate died

c)

He said he really wanted Jefferson

d)

For a good laugh

16.

What did French diplomats try to get the US to do when Adam's sent people over to keep the peace?

a)

Give them all the US's weapons

b)

Trade 3 warships

c)

Pay a bribe

d)

Go to war against Britain

17.

True or false: The real goal of the Alien and Sedition Acts was to strengthen the Federalists and weaken the Democratic Republicans

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What was the goal of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

a)

To declare the Alien and Sedition Acts unconstitutional

b)

To get Adams kicked out of office

c)

To get Adams deported

19.

According to Jefferson and Madison, which amendment right did the Alien and Sedition Acts violate?

a)

The 2nd Amendment

b)

The 10th Amendment

c)

The 22nd Amendment

d)

The 1st Amendment

20.

Who did the Federalists believe should hold public office?

a)

common people

b)

wealthy and educated people

c)

religious people

d)

middle class Americans

21.

Which Party believed in a strict reading (interpretation) of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Independents

b)

Democratic Republicans

c)

Federalists

d)

Whig Party

22.

Which political party wanted a strong federal/central government?

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Democratic

c)

Democratic- Republicans

d)

Federalist

23.

The Southerners agreed to Hamilton's plans to pay off the debt in exchange for what?

a)

moving the capital further south to Washington D.C.

b)

moving the capital further north to Washington D.C.

c)

Giving the southerners a tax refund of $50 each

d)

Giving the southerners more representatives in government

24.

All of the following were beliefs of the Federalists EXCEPT:

a)

The wealthy and education should hold public office

b)

Common people should hold public office

c)

We need a strong federal government

d)

There should be a national bank

25.

Thomas Jefferson, James Madison were the leaders of the ____________________ Party.

a)

Federalist

b)

Democratic-Republican

26.

Support strongest among farmers, artisans, and frontier settlers in the South

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

27.

Who believed in a loose reading (interpretation) of the Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

28.
Which group was mainly comprised (made up of) upper class, wealthy and educated people?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
29.
Which political party wanted a manufacturing economy?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
30.

Party led by Alexander Hamilton

a)

Federalist Party

b)

Democratic-Republican Party

31.
Felt government should be led by the educated
a)
Federalist Party
b)
Democratic-Republican Party
32.

Which political party believed that the government gets it authority from the people, who are the source of power in a democracy, a.k.a. popular sovereignty?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

33.

Which political party believed that the wealthy and well educated should lead the nation?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

34.

Which party favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution and believed that whatever decision was best in terms of treaty or law, then that was what should be done.

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

35.

Which political party believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution and every law or treaty had to be permitted by the Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

36.

A constitutional issue that Jefferson and Hamilton disagreed about was

a)

the power of the federal government.

b)

types of currency and the national debt.

c)

departments of the executive branch.

d)

the formation of a presidential cabinet.

37.

In order to gather experts to advise him on federal policy, President George Washington created

a)

Congress.

b)

the Constitution.

c)

a cabinet.

d)

departments.

38.

In 1790, the United States was heavily in debt from

a)

paying for the American Revolution.

b)

forming Congress.

c)

trading with Great Britain.

d)

forming the executive branch.

39.

Which statement was true of the US economy in 1790?

a)

The US was paying back its loans.

b)

The US only had money printed by the federal government.

c)

The US easily borrowed large sums of money.

d)

The US had trouble borrowing money to pay its debts.

40.

How did Alexander Hamilton want to pay off the nation’s debts?

a)

by appointing a new secretary of the treasury

b)

by placing tariffs on imported goods

c)

by placing tariffs on exported goods

d)

by establishing different types of currency

41.

In the early 1790s, Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a national bank that could

a)

hold money that belonged to private citizens.

b)

issue a currency that could be used in every state.

c)

issue different currencies for each state.

d)

hold money that belonged to businesses.

42.

Alexander Hamilton wanted the national bank to be able to

a)

loan money to private citizens.

b)

issue foreign currency.

c)

issue different types of money for businesses.

d)

loan money to the federal government.

43.

Why did Jefferson oppose the establishment of a national bank?

a)

He thought it would be too weak.

b)

He thought it was unconstitutional.

c)

He wanted a more powerful government.

d)

He believed in the implied powers of Congress.

44.

Hamilton believed that a national bank was constitutional based on

a)

express powers and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

b)

implied powers and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

c)

express powers and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

d)

implied powers and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

45.

During Washington’s first term as president, the United States faced ongoing tensions with

a)

Germany and Britain.

b)

France and Canada.

c)

France and Britain.

d)

Britain and Canada.

46.

What is a precedent?

a)

an example for people to follow in similar situations in the future

b)

advise given to the president

c)

cruel, harsh government

d)

something that's only done once

47.

The first political parties developed as a result of disagreements between

a)

Southerners and Northerners

b)

Members of Washington's Cabinet

c)

Southerners and Northerners

d)

George Washington and the Supreme Court

48.

Why did President Washington create the Cabinet?

a)

To communicate with the public

b)

To provide advice and help him carry out decisions

c)

To organize a political party

d)

To convince representatives to pass laws he wanted

49.

Which precedent was set by President Washington?

a)

Delivering a farewell address

b)

Touring every state after winning the election

c)

Appointing members of different parties to the Cabinet

d)

Making a foreign trip to meet allies

50.

Which did George Washington oppose?

a)

paying off states' debts

b)

political parties

c)

moving the capital

d)

the Bill of Rights

51.

George Washington was responsible for the beginning of which practice?

a)

Supporting his Vice President

b)

Refusing to accept a royal title

c)

Holding a party convention before the election

d)

delivering an address to the nation at the start of the year

52.

Why did Washington issue his Farewell Address?

a)

to present solutions to the economic problems

b)

to warn against political decisions

c)

show the need for a military budget

d)

support the abolition movement