Font size
WorksheetsSocial Studies Benchmark 3 Review
Total questions: 104
Worksheet time: 52mins
Vocabulary:
a person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action. An example is an accused person who is put on trial for a crime.
defendant
double jeopardy
due process
self-incrimination
Vocabulary:
putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
double jeopardy
due process
self-incrimination
warrant
Vocabulary:
the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
double jeopardy
due process
self-incrimination
warrant
Vocabulary:
giving testimony that can be used against oneself
double jeopardy
due process
self-incrimination
warrant
In 1788, why did several states refuse to approve the U.S. Constitution?
it did not list the rights of people
it did not include the branches of government
it did not indicate who would be the chief executive
it did not allow for changes to be made in the future
What did the Federalists promise to add to the Constitution during the ratification debate?
a bill of rights
a declaration of independence
federal courts
a preamble
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Articles
Big Ten
Bill of Rights
Preamble
Which best describes James Madison's role in the creation of the Bill of Rights?
judge
author
reporter
opponent
Which of these is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to determine the election process
to limit the power of government
to rewrite the Constitution
to outline the responsibilities of Congress
What is included in the ten Bill of Rights amendments?
the basic rights and freedoms of Americans
the 3 branches of government
the structure of the federal government
the responsibilities of the president
Which of these groups is responsible for determining the meaning of the rights listed in the Bill of Rights?
president
governors
courts
representatives
What did Thomas Jefferson believe about government and religion?
religion should guide government policy
he believed in the separation of religion and government
taxes should pay to build churches
only members of a religion should be president
Which of these is not included in the First Amendment?
freedom to vote
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
freedom to assemble
The Third Amendment right to refuse the quartering of troops is based on which experience?
slavery in America
American Indian relocation
British rule in the American colonies
immigrant treatment in America
How does freedom of press help maintain a democratic society?
it provides jobs for journalists
it allows citizens to be informed
it prevents politicians from giving opinions
it requires newspapers to charge a low price
Which of these would not be protected by the First Amendment?
criticizing the government in an editorial
debating issues in class
promoting ideas that are unpopular
damaging property in a protest march
Why are the Ninth and Tenth Amendments included in the Bill of Rights?
to prevent the addition of rights
to give states the power to limit rights
to allow changes to the Constitution
to keep a balance of power and rights
Which of these is a responsibility of the right to freedom of the press?
to publish the truth
to print every day
to write creatively
to interview celebrities
Which of these guarantees that a group has the right to gather to protest a tax they think is unfair?
the right to privacy
the right to assemble
the right to bear arms
the right to worship freely
The Second Amendment is often at the center of debate in the United States. Which of these rights does it protect?
the right to own guns
the right to pay taxes
the right to public education
the right to vote
What is meant by the "due process of law" included in the Fifth Amendment?
the government must follow rules as it carries out the law
if you are accused of a crime, the government does not guarantee your rights
if you are accused of a crime, the law requires you to pay a fine
the government cannot deny freedom to convicted criminal
What does the 9th amendment say about rights not listed in the Constitution?
there are rights beyond those listed
rights not listed do not exist according to the law
rights not listed must be added to be considered rights
the rights listed are the only ones approved by the states
The 10th Amendment says powers not given to the national government by the Constitution are reserved to
Congress
the president
the states or the people
Supreme Court
Which group is most affected by the rights and protections listed in the 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments?
immigrants
government workers
people accused of a crime
people who are unemployed
Which is an example of a power "reserved" to the states?
collect taxes
declare war
issue drivers' licenses
print money
Vocabulary:
a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning Congress has powers beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution
loose construction
nullify
sedition
strict construction
Vocabulary:
to refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by a state is called nullification.
loose construction
nullify
sedition
strict construction
Vocabulary:
the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government
loose construction
nullify
sedition
strict construction
Vocabulary:
a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution
loose construction
nullify
sedition
strict construction
All of these were part of President Washington's cabinet except the
Department of War
Department of State
Treasury Department
Education Department
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a tax on property
a tax on income
a tax on the production or sale of a product
a tax on an inheritance or gift
Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
he feared the citizens would start another revolution with Britain
he felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors
he saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority
he wanted to be a military leader more than a political leader
What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
pay taxes
support the French Revolution
do not address the president with royal titles
do not let political party loyalty divide the nation
All of these occurred in President Washington's administration except
the nation was at peace
the country grew in size
political parties were eliminated
cabinet members were selected
Which of these was a major issue dividing the the Federalist and Republican parties?
how to divide the nation's wealth equally
how many terms the president should serve
how large and powerful the military should be
how large and powerful the federal government should be
What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
a strong economy
agricultural growth
a partnership with France
powerful state governments
Hamilton's economic plan was able to pass Congress by promising this
To follow the Constitution better in the future
To fight Aaron Burr in a duel
Hamilton would resign his position
A permanent capital in the South
Republicans believed that the U.S. economy should be based on
trade
business
agriculture
manufacturing
Federalists felt that the nation’s economy should be based on
agriculture and farming.
the slave trade.
fishing and lumber.
businesses and manufacturing.
Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?
they believed democracy was worth the fight
the admired the orderliness of the revolution
they admired the strength of the French monarchy
they believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France
Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?
they feared their military power
they depended on their business and trade
they wanted to be protected by them
they hoped to move there
According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the nation's interests?
it would eliminate taxes
it would provide loans for businesses
it would create jobs for citizens
it would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money
Which of these was one of the ways Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
as a tool to remove political parties
as a way to increase citizen's rights
as an attack on the right of free speech
as necessary to keep order in the new nation
Based on the state's rights theory of the Constitution, what does each state have the authority to do?
nullify federal law
choose the president
rewrite the Bill of Rights
increase the number of US Senators
Which of these events led to the addition of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution?
the Election of 1800
the Whiskey Rebellion
the Alien and Sedition Acts
the establishment of a national bank
Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution?
Fighting in France ended.
Slaves were able to vote for the first time.
Serious differences were resolved without violence.
Those who opposed his election moved out of the country.
Federalist or Republican?
Farmer
Federalist
Republican
Federalist or Republican?
Believes the wealthy should rule
Federalist
Republican
Federalist or Republican?
Supports the French Revolution
Federalist
Republican
Federalist or Republican?
Believes in a strong national government
Federalist
Republican
Events & Acts:
A revolt by farmers in 1794 against a tax on whiskey
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
Events & Acts:
George Washington's parting message to the nation, given in 1796, in which he warned of threats to the nation's future
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
Events & Acts:
Four controversial laws passed by Federalists in Congress to make life difficult for their rivals, the Republicans
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
Events & Acts:
Statements written by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison opposing the Alien and Sedition Acts
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
Events & Acts:
John Adams lost reelection to Thomas Jefferson, Federalists broke a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
People:
the first President of the United States
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
People:
Washington's Treasury Secretary and most influential leader of the Federalists
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
People:
Washington's Vice President, elected President in 1796, the first President to live in the White House
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
People:
Washington's Secretary of War
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
People:
Washington's Secretary of State, leader of the Republicans, elected President in 1800
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
People:
New York politician, served as Vice President during Jefferson's first term, killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Aaron Burr
Vocabulary:
a closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out
blockade
embargo
isolationism
neutrality
Vocabulary:
a government order that forbids trade with another country
blockade
embargo
isolationism
neutrality
Vocabulary:
a policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries
blockade
embargo
isolationism
neutrality
Vocabulary:
a policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries
blockade
embargo
isolationism
neutrality
As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington's foreign policy?
aggression
isolationism
colonial expansion
alliance expansion
Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of President Adams?
attacks on U.S. ships
refusal to pay France loans
Spanish invasion of the country
British policies towards African Americans
What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796?
The United States bought land from Spain
The British agreed to support the French Revolution
The United States reserved land for Native Americans
The British removed troops from the Ohio Valley
What slogan portrayed the U.S. response to the XYZ Affair?
Free trade and sailors rights!
No taxation without representation!
Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!
First in war, first in peace!
Which of these was an important achievement of the Adams administration?
the nation was at peace
the country grew in size
the Federalist party was strong
the alliances with other countries were strengthened
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 ransom for the ships
They hoped to prevent the United States from supplying their enemy
Who was hurt most by Jefferson's embargo on trade?
France
Great Britain
North Africa pirates
American sailors and workers
Which of these actions increased tension between the United States and Great Britain in 1807?
U.S. taxes on British goods
British killing of 21 U.S. sailors
U.S. limits on British immigration
British demand for money to protect U.S. ships
Why were the War Hawks eager to go to war with Great Britain in 1812?
they hoped to build a stronger navy
they hoped to drive the British out of Canada
they wanted revenge for Great Britain's colonial policies
they wanted to end the British blockade of U.S. ports
All of these were results of the War of 1812 except
the United States won the war
the power of the Federalists decreased
national pride in the United States grew
Native American resistance in the Northwest territory weakened
Which event led to the policies established by the Monroe Doctrine?
the pirating of ships in North Africa
the competition for trade between countries
the wars between Great Britain and France
the independence movement in Latin America
Who advised President Monroe that the United States should boldly speak for itself on its policy in the Americas?
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
What was a goal of the Monroe Doctrine?
to end attacks on U.S. ships
to warn against impressment of U.S. sailors
to encourage foreign trade with European merchants
to prevent European interference in North and South America
What was a result of the Monroe Doctrine?
The United States gained respect
The United States went to war with France
The United States allied with European nations
The United States lost its image as a democratic leader
Events & Acts:
The United States signed a treaty with France in 1778. The United States had promised to aid France in time of war.
Treaty of Alliance
Jay Treaty
XYZ Affair
First Barbary War
Events & Acts:
The British agreed to pull their troops from the Ohio Valley.
Jay Treaty
Treaty of Alliance
XYZ Affair
First Barbary War
Events & Acts:
French foreign minister Talleyrand refused to speak to American representatives. Instead, they were met by secret agents. The agents said that no peace talks would be held unless Talleyrand received a large sum of money as a tribute.
Jay Treaty
Treaty of Alliance
XYZ Affair
First Barbary War
Events & Acts:
Thomas Jefferson sent a fleet of warships to the Mediterranean to protect American shipping interests. The American ships bombarded Tripoli with their cannons. Tripoli signed a peace treaty with the United States in 1805
First Barbary War
War of 1812
Battle of Tippicanoe Creek
Embargo Act of 1807
Events & Acts:
No foreign ships could enter U.S. ports and no American ships could leave, except to trade at other U.S. ports.
Jay Treaty
XYZ Affair
Monroe Doctrine
Embargo Act of 1807
Events & Acts:
Shawnee warriors fought against soldiers led by William Henry Harrison. After the battle, Harrison's men found out that the Indians were armed with British guns.
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
War of 1812
Battle of Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Events & Acts:
At President James Madison's request, Congress declared war on Great Britain in 1812. A peace treaty ended the war in 1815.
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
War of 1812
Battle of Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Events & Acts:
As British ships fired at Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor, Francis Scott Key wrote the words that became the national anthem of the United States.
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
War of 1812
Battle of Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Events & Acts:
The greatest U.S. victory of the War of 1812. General Andrew Jackson defended New Orleans from the British invasion.
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
War of 1812
Battle of Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Events & Acts:
President James Monroe's declaration in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization.
Treaty of Alliance
Embargo Act of 1807
Monroe Doctrine
Jay Treaty
Presidents:
Established a policy of isolationism to avoid alliances with other countries.
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Presidents:
Kept the United States at peace by securing a treaty with France.
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Presidents:
Sent a fleet of warships to the Mediterranean and passed the Embargo Act of 1807.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Presidents:
Abandoned isolationism and declared war on Great Britain. The War of 1812 ended in a peace treaty with Great Britain.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Presidents:
Issued a policy called the Monroe Doctrine. In it, he warned European nations to respect the newly independent colonies.
James Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
People:
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court sent to London to settle a dispute about British troops in the Ohio Valley.
John Jay
Talleyrand
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stephan Decatur
People:
French Foreign Minister refused to meet with American representatives unless they paid him tribute.
John Jay
Talleyrand
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stephan Decatur
People:
French military leader that had taken over the French government.
John Jay
Talleyrand
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stephan Decatur
People:
Naval officer that led a raid into the Tripoli Harbor to set the Philadelphia ship on fire.
Stephan Decatur
William Henry Harrison
Francis Scott Key
Andrew Jackson
People:
Shawnee Chief that tried to unite Native American tribes into one great nation.
Tecumseh
William Henry Harrison
Francis Scott Key
Andrew Jackson
People:
Indiana governor that led the militia in the Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson
People:
Congressmen eager to go to war with Great Britain, nicknamed War Hawks (select 2)
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson
People:
Watched as the British bombarded Fort McHenry and wrote the poem "The Star Spangled Banner"
William Henry Harrison
Henry Clay & John C. Calhoun
Francis Scott Key
Andrew Jackson
People:
Led the army that defended New Orleans from a British invasion.
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson
People:
President Monroe's Secretary of State who advised him that the U.S. should speak boldly for itself on its policy in the Americas
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
