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Which of the following was discussed in Washington's farewell address?
Abolishing slavery
Recognizing states' rights
Avoiding foreign alliances
Settling on western territories
Which departments were set up by Congress? SELECT 3 ANSWERS
department of treasury
department of foreign affairs
department of the state
department of war
Prohibited Americans from fighting in a war with Britain or France
Jay's Treaty
Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington's Doctrine
Doctrine of Peace
Treaty with Spain in which Spain granted the Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River and the large disputed territory north of Florida.
Jay's Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty
Treaty of Ghent
Kentucky Resolution
Allowed the president to imprison aliens and send those he considered dangerous out of the country.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Fugitive Slave Act
Alien Act
Sedition Act
The political party led by Hamilton
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Favored a strong federal government that was supported by implied powers of the Constitution
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
The first political parties started largely because of differences between...
John Adams & Ben Franklin
Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Paine
George Washington & James Madison
Thomas Jefferson & Alexander Hamilton
Stated that the Alien & Sedition Acts violated the Constitution
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Connecticut and New Hampshire Resolutions
North and South Carolina Resolutions
New York and New Jersey Resolutions
Why did Americans not like Jay's Treaty?
no mention of impressment
British sent more soldiers to America
French took over American lands
Americans lost Canada
Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service
impressment
precedent
cabinet
tariff
Established a federal court system
Judiciary Act of 1789
Judicial Review
Marbury v. Madison
Department of Internal Affairs
Said states kept their own laws and courts, but the federal courts could reverse their decisions
Judiciary Act of 1789
Judicial Review
Marbury v. Madison
Department of Internal Affairs
Jefferson & Madison believed in...
strict reading of the Constitution
loose reading of the Constitution
implied powers for the government
congress could make laws that were "necessary and proper" to carry out its powers
Had bold plans for the federal government assuming states' wartime debts, paying off bonds at full value, creating a national bank, and implementing tariffs.
Hamilton
Franklin
Madison
Washington
Encouraged a growing hatred of the French
XYZ Affair
Proclamation of Neutrality
impressment of American soldiers
Alien & Sedition Acts
President Adams warned congress that the U.S. would not stand for such treatment and that the incident might mean war with France.
XYZ Affair
Proclamation of Neutrality
impressment of American soldiers
Alien & Sedition Acts
The 2 offices Congress set up during Washington's first term.
Postmaster General
Attorney General
Treasury General
Senate
Led to the formation of the first two political parties in the U.S.
conflict over the distribution of power between the federal and state governments
conflict over the control of trade
conflict over the spread of slavery into new territories
conflict over the newly added lands from France and Spain
Because of Hamilton's financial plan...
tax revenues decreased
high tariffs increased foreign trade
caused widespread inflation
newly created Bank of the U.S. helped stabilize the economy
Following the Whiskey Rebellion...
rioters were deprived of their right to free speech
citizens learn that the government will use force to maintain order
an amendment is added to prevent interference in public protests
the Federal government is made aware that state governments have more power
The purpose of the Sedition Act?
to stop public criticism of the government
slow the westward expansion of Americans
prohibit groups from assembling in large numbers
prevent people from Spain from moving to the U.S.
Why did Hamilton suggest locating the capital of the federal government in the south?
gain southern states' support for a national bank
gain southern states' support for approving the Bill of Rights
gain southern states' support for ratifying the Constitution
gain southern states' support for the national government to pay off war bonds
A precedent established by George Washington
tradition of serving two terms
disapproval of political parties
forming alliances
Vice president being elected with the president
What was President Washington's reaction to France declaring war on Great Britain?
He honored the 1788 alliance made with France and declared war on Britain.
Knowing the United States could not fight, he declared policies of neutrality and isolationism.
To save money, he sent only a small number of troops to aid France.
Eager to claim French-occupied Louisiana, Washington sent troops to help the British.
In his farewell address, Washington said the formation of political parties was going to be good for the country.
True
False
In his farewell address, Washington advised against forming alliances with other nations.
True
False
How was the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion important to the development of the new nation?
proved to foreign nations that the U.S. government was still weak
reduced Hamilton's influence over the national economy
increased power of the individual state governments over new taxes
demonstrated the power of the new federal government to enforce its policies
Jefferson + Madison would agree with which statement?
The Constitution should be interpreted strictly
The Constitutional should be interpreted loosely
The federal government should pay the debts of the states
The federal government should place a tariff on imported manufactured goods
Which of the following is true in regards to the Sedition Act?
It violated the right to a trial by jury
It denied citizens the right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus
It violated the first amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press
People were unjustly deported from the United States
How was the issue of counting slaves in state's populations resolved?
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
The Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Daniel Shays and the veteran farmers were upset because judges were taking away...
farmers land
tax money from the farmers
Native Americans' land
smuggled goods
Anti Federalists agreed to ratify the U.S. Constitution as long as...
amendments guaranteeing basic freedoms would be approved
George Washington would be president
the states would receive money from the federal government
the capital city would be located on the Potomac River
Essays in support of the U.S. Constitution
Federalist Papers
Anti Federalist Papers
Common Sense
Declaration of Independence
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
Federalists
Anti Federalists
Suggested representation should be based on a state's population
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Three Fifths Compromise
Electoral College
Suggested representation should be equal for each state
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Three Fifths Compromise
Electoral College
What is one reason why Anti Federalists opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
it did not sufficiently guarantee individual rights
it did not sufficiently encourage trade with other countries
it did not sufficiently criticize abuses of the King
it did not sufficiently support freedom for slaves
Northwest Ordinance
plan for the orderly settlement of new territory
plan for the exploration of Washington and Oregon
plan for voting rights for all men in new states
plan for slavery in the new settlements
Which is true about the writers of the Articles of Confederation?
They wanted each state to maintain independent powers
They wanted a single leader for the whole nation
They demanded freedom for slaves
They recognized the need for 3 branches of government
National powers, State powers, and shared powers illustrates which constitutional principle?
Federalism
Mercantilism
Checks and balances
Rule of Law
How did Shays' Rebellion lead to the U.S. Constitution?
lack of a national army showed the need for a stronger nation government
showed that farmers needed the right to vote in national elections
disputes between states could not be resolved without a national court system
demonstrated a need for a process for accepting territories into the union
The Constitutional Convention met to reach a stronger central government in response to...
Shays' Rebellion
Anti Federalist Papers
The government only having one branch
Thomas Jefferson's opposing views of giving states more rights
The main job of Congress
make laws
approve Presidential appointments
declare war
impeach government officials
This was established to elect the president because citizens were not trusted to make an unbiased decision.
Electoral College
House of Representatives
Senate
Executive branch
U.S. Supreme Court declares an act of Congress unconstitutional is an example of
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Federalism
Executive privilege
Why did the framers originally meet at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
To write the U.S. Constitution
To end the conflict in Massachusetts
To rewrite the Declaration of Independence
The issue of representation of large and small states was solved by
the central compromise (the Great Compromise)
Three Fifths Compromise
Virginia Plan
Electoral College
Which is not true about the Articles of Confederation?
Congress had no power to impose taxes
Congress could force citizens to join the army
Congress could borrow money and issue currency
Congress had no power to regulate trade
Which plan supported a bicameral legislation and representation based on population?
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Three Fifths Compromise
Electoral College
The Articles established a national government during the American Revolution
True
False
The Articles of Confederation created a powerful national executive
True
False
The Articles of Confederation established a single national currency.
True
False
The Articles of Confederation announced reasons why the colonists had separated from England in 1776
True
False
Why was the Bill of Rights included with the U.S. Constitution?
to satisfy the demand of Anti Federalists for greater protection of individual liberties
to approve an amendment recently added to most state constitutions
to remedy a weakness of the Articles of Confederation
To override a decision of the Supreme Court
All states allowed African Americans to vote after the Revolutionary War
True
False
How did Southern states want each enslaved person to be counted in determining representation?
As property to be taxes
As three-fifths of a person
The same as any other person
The same as cattle and horses
What was the compromise between Northern and Southern states in regards to how each enslaved person was going to be counted in determining representation?
Each would be counted as three-fifths of a person
Each would be counted the same as any other person
Each would be counted the same as cattle and horses
Each would not be counted at all
Who would be happier with their representation in the House of Representatives?
Small states
Large states
Who would be happier with their representation in the Senate?
Small states
Large states
Which event or policy by Jefferson led to the steep economic decline during 1800-1812 ?
The Embargo Act
The Campaign Act
The French Revolution
The Louisiana Purchase
Why did Napoleon want to sell the Louisiana territory?
Loss of Saint Domingue & needed $ to fight the British
He hoped to invade Russia & Bulgaria
Jefferson made him an offer he could not refuse
He was fighting too much with the Natives living there
Why were Americans worried about Spain losing New Orleans?
The French sided with the British resulting in having tensions in the area
Spain would also lose its claims in Mexico and central America.
They would lose access to the Mississippi river and the port of New Orleans.
It was believed it would lead to British attacks on American ships
What was Lewis & Clark's main goal?
To explore and create maps of the Northwest Passage.
To explore the Areas North of the Mississippi river.
to build public schools and hospitals to further American identity.
To reach the Pacific ocean and create the port town of Portland.
Explorers of the Louisiana territory such as Lewis & Clark and Pike utilized which natural feature for their trips?
Mountains
Canyons
Rivers/waterways
Plains
In the election of 1800 due to the tie between Jefferson and Burr who decided the election?
House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
Senate
Midnight Judges
The Battle of Lake Champlain..
Influenced the creation of the American flag.
was unnecessary
was a brutal loss for the Americans
convinced British that the war with America was too costly and unnecessary
Who was Lewis & Clark's interpreter?
Sacajawea
Pocahontas
Thomas Jefferson
York
What was the end result of the Battle of Tippecanoe
Natives joined French to form a triple alliance.
Negotiated the purchase of horses in Louisiana.
Jefferson joined forces with Washington against the Spanish
Tecumseh joined forces with Great Britain
What was the Embargo Act of 1807's biggest problem?
It banned trade with Europe and African countries, preferring the caribbean colonies.
Encouraged trade with Natives who were former French allies.
It caused certain states to grown economically.
It was meant to target Great Britain, but ended up banning trade with all foreign nations
Beyond trade reasons why was the purchase of Louisiana significant?
It allowed the U.S. to gain control over the Spanish
It improved relations with the natives who lived there
It had very valuable resources such as lumber
it permitted for American expansion west
What war was nicknamed the Second War for American Independence and why?
First Barbary War since Jefferson believed he was fighting for their rights
War of Monticello since Canada was being protected from Hull's invasion
War of 1812 since many felt French influence in Louisiana was too strong
War of 1812 since Americans defended their rights against Great Britain interference
What was Jefferson's main goal for his presidency?
To create a new government in the Louisiana territory
To control the size & power of the federal government.
To decrease the separation between the South and the North
To industrialize the US and increase trade
Which of the following is NOT a principle of Judicial Review?
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
The Constitution can be changed to settle a dispute.
The Constitution must be followed when there is a conflict with any law.
The Judicial Branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
Why was the 12 amendment significant to the election of 1800?
So Americans would be able to cast their votes over the mail.
So presidents could be limited to two terms
So there would not be a tie between going forward
It established Judicial Review
The Louisiana Territory was bought from which country?
France
Spain
Great Britain
Mexico
Established the principle of Judicial Review
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
Worcester v. Georgia
Addressed implied powers of Congress
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Worcester v. Georgia
Gibbons v. Ogden
Federal law overrules state law in matters affecting more than one state
Worcester v. Georgia
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
How did the process of electing a president change after the election of 1800?
electors were to cast two ballots without indicating the candidate
electors cast their votes and the presidential election may be tied again
electors cast 1 of their votes for president and the other for vice president
electors were to vote and the House of Representatives had to decide
Who was afraid they would lose political power due to the the Louisiana territory and creation of new states?
Native Americans
Federalists
French
Democrat-Republicans
What was one of Jefferson's doubts about buying the Louisiana territory?
He rather negotiate with the Spanish
He rather buy other territories such as California from Spain
He was afraid trade with France would harm relations with the Spanish
He believed it was unconstitutional
Which is a direct result of the war of 1812?
American division grew further as anti-foreigner attitudes spread
Nationalism spread and Americans became more patriotic.
European colonies in the region were able to grow economically
The French lost the Louisiana Territory
Which event led to Dolley Madison saving valuables from the White House?
the invasion and burning of Washington, D.C.
the attack at Prophetstown
Hartford Convention
the bombing of Fort McHenry
Which of the following was a cause of the War of 1812?
War Hawks in Congress wanted Canada
British wanted New Orleans
British attacked the United States
British refused to trade with America
What prompted Francis Scott Key to write the last lines of the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
British were defeated by the Americans who kept control of the fort
British won the battle even though it took all night
Americans were unable to prevent the British from taking control of the fort
Americans set off fireworks during a victory celebration for winning the battle
Which event played a direct role in the United States' acquisition of the Louisiana Territory?
Toussaint L'Ouverture's revolution in Saint Domingue.
Tecumseh's formation of a Native American confederacy.
The treaties and legislations leading up to The War of 1812.
The capture of the U.S. warship Philadelphia by pirates in Tripoli.
Who became the next president after Jefferson, taking office during unfavorable circumstances?
James Madison
George Washington
John Adams
Andrew Jackson
Which of the following is a reason Americans wanted to declare war on Great Britain?
Great Britain threatened to retake the Ohio Valley
British War Hawks tried to organize Indigenous groups against the U.S.
They believed Britain was supplying Indigenous groups with guns to attack Americans
They wanted to take Mexico from them
Which was a major benefit of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?
relations with Native Americans were improved
diplomatic tensions with Great Britain were reduced
addition of Texas as a state stimulated American industry
control of the Mississippi River protected American shipping
