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Q2/Q3 Review

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following was discussed in Washington's farewell address?

a)

Abolishing slavery

b)

Recognizing states' rights

c)

Avoiding foreign alliances

d)

Settling on western territories

2.

Which departments were set up by Congress? SELECT 3 ANSWERS

a)

department of treasury

b)

department of foreign affairs

c)

department of the state

d)

department of war

3.

Prohibited Americans from fighting in a war with Britain or France

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

Proclamation of Neutrality

c)

Washington's Doctrine

d)

Doctrine of Peace

4.

Treaty with Spain in which Spain granted the Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River and the large disputed territory north of Florida.

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

Pinckney's Treaty

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Kentucky Resolution

5.

Allowed the president to imprison aliens and send those he considered dangerous out of the country.

a)

Kansas-Nebraska Act

b)

Fugitive Slave Act

c)

Alien Act

d)

Sedition Act

6.

The political party led by Hamilton

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

7.

Favored a strong federal government that was supported by implied powers of the Constitution

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

8.

The first political parties started largely because of differences between...

a)

John Adams & Ben Franklin

b)

Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Paine

c)

George Washington & James Madison

d)

Thomas Jefferson & Alexander Hamilton

9.

Stated that the Alien & Sedition Acts violated the Constitution

a)

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

b)

Connecticut and New Hampshire Resolutions

c)

North and South Carolina Resolutions

d)

New York and New Jersey Resolutions

10.

Why did Americans not like Jay's Treaty?

a)

no mention of impressment

b)

British sent more soldiers to America

c)

French took over American lands

d)

Americans lost Canada

11.

Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service

a)

impressment

b)

precedent

c)

cabinet

d)

tariff

12.

Established a federal court system

a)

Judiciary Act of 1789

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Department of Internal Affairs

13.

Said states kept their own laws and courts, but the federal courts could reverse their decisions

a)

Judiciary Act of 1789

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Department of Internal Affairs

14.

Jefferson & Madison believed in...

a)

strict reading of the Constitution

b)

loose reading of the Constitution

c)

implied powers for the government

d)

congress could make laws that were "necessary and proper" to carry out its powers

15.

Had bold plans for the federal government assuming states' wartime debts, paying off bonds at full value, creating a national bank, and implementing tariffs.

a)

Hamilton

b)

Franklin

c)

Madison

d)

Washington

16.

Encouraged a growing hatred of the French

a)

XYZ Affair

b)

Proclamation of Neutrality

c)

impressment of American soldiers

d)

Alien & Sedition Acts

17.

President Adams warned congress that the U.S. would not stand for such treatment and that the incident might mean war with France.

a)

XYZ Affair

b)

Proclamation of Neutrality

c)

impressment of American soldiers

d)

Alien & Sedition Acts

18.

The 2 offices Congress set up during Washington's first term.

a)

Postmaster General

b)

Attorney General

c)

Treasury General

d)

Senate

19.

Led to the formation of the first two political parties in the U.S.

a)

conflict over the distribution of power between the federal and state governments

b)

conflict over the control of trade

c)

conflict over the spread of slavery into new territories

d)

conflict over the newly added lands from France and Spain

20.

Because of Hamilton's financial plan...

a)

tax revenues decreased

b)

high tariffs increased foreign trade

c)

caused widespread inflation

d)

newly created Bank of the U.S. helped stabilize the economy

21.

Following the Whiskey Rebellion...

a)

rioters were deprived of their right to free speech

b)

citizens learn that the government will use force to maintain order

c)

an amendment is added to prevent interference in public protests

d)

the Federal government is made aware that state governments have more power

22.

The purpose of the Sedition Act?

a)

to stop public criticism of the government

b)

slow the westward expansion of Americans

c)

prohibit groups from assembling in large numbers

d)

prevent people from Spain from moving to the U.S.

23.

Why did Hamilton suggest locating the capital of the federal government in the south?

a)

gain southern states' support for a national bank

b)

gain southern states' support for approving the Bill of Rights

c)

gain southern states' support for ratifying the Constitution

d)

gain southern states' support for the national government to pay off war bonds

24.

A precedent established by George Washington

a)

tradition of serving two terms

b)

disapproval of political parties

c)

forming alliances

d)

Vice president being elected with the president

25.

What was President Washington's reaction to France declaring war on Great Britain?

a)

He honored the 1788 alliance made with France and declared war on Britain.

b)

Knowing the United States could not fight, he declared policies of neutrality and isolationism.

c)

To save money, he sent only a small number of troops to aid France.

d)

Eager to claim French-occupied Louisiana, Washington sent troops to help the British.

26.

In his farewell address, Washington said the formation of political parties was going to be good for the country.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

In his farewell address, Washington advised against forming alliances with other nations.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

How was the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion important to the development of the new nation?

a)

proved to foreign nations that the U.S. government was still weak

b)

reduced Hamilton's influence over the national economy

c)

increased power of the individual state governments over new taxes

d)

demonstrated the power of the new federal government to enforce its policies

29.

Jefferson + Madison would agree with which statement?

a)

The Constitution should be interpreted strictly

b)

The Constitutional should be interpreted loosely

c)

The federal government should pay the debts of the states

d)

The federal government should place a tariff on imported manufactured goods

30.

Which of the following is true in regards to the Sedition Act?

a)

It violated the right to a trial by jury

b)

It denied citizens the right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus

c)

It violated the first amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press

d)

People were unjustly deported from the United States

31.

How was the issue of counting slaves in state's populations resolved?

a)

New Jersey Plan

b)

Virginia Plan

c)

The Great Compromise

d)

Three-Fifths Compromise

32.

Daniel Shays and the veteran farmers were upset because judges were taking away...

a)

farmers land

b)

tax money from the farmers

c)

Native Americans' land

d)

smuggled goods

33.

Anti Federalists agreed to ratify the U.S. Constitution as long as...

a)

amendments guaranteeing basic freedoms would be approved

b)

George Washington would be president

c)

the states would receive money from the federal government

d)

the capital city would be located on the Potomac River

34.

Essays in support of the U.S. Constitution

a)

Federalist Papers

b)

Anti Federalist Papers

c)

Common Sense

d)

Declaration of Independence

35.

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti Federalists

36.

Suggested representation should be based on a state's population

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

c)

Three Fifths Compromise

d)

Electoral College

37.

Suggested representation should be equal for each state

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

c)

Three Fifths Compromise

d)

Electoral College

38.

What is one reason why Anti Federalists opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

it did not sufficiently guarantee individual rights

b)

it did not sufficiently encourage trade with other countries

c)

it did not sufficiently criticize abuses of the King

d)

it did not sufficiently support freedom for slaves

39.

Northwest Ordinance

a)

plan for the orderly settlement of new territory

b)

plan for the exploration of Washington and Oregon

c)

plan for voting rights for all men in new states

d)

plan for slavery in the new settlements

40.

Which is true about the writers of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

They wanted each state to maintain independent powers

b)

They wanted a single leader for the whole nation

c)

They demanded freedom for slaves

d)

They recognized the need for 3 branches of government

41.

National powers, State powers, and shared powers illustrates which constitutional principle?

a)

Federalism

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Checks and balances

d)

Rule of Law

42.

How did Shays' Rebellion lead to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

lack of a national army showed the need for a stronger nation government

b)

showed that farmers needed the right to vote in national elections

c)

disputes between states could not be resolved without a national court system

d)

demonstrated a need for a process for accepting territories into the union

43.

The Constitutional Convention met to reach a stronger central government in response to...

a)

Shays' Rebellion

b)

Anti Federalist Papers

c)

The government only having one branch

d)

Thomas Jefferson's opposing views of giving states more rights

44.

The main job of Congress

a)

make laws

b)

approve Presidential appointments

c)

declare war

d)

impeach government officials

45.

This was established to elect the president because citizens were not trusted to make an unbiased decision.

a)

Electoral College

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

Executive branch

46.

U.S. Supreme Court declares an act of Congress unconstitutional is an example of

a)

Checks and balances

b)

Separation of powers

c)

Federalism

d)

Executive privilege

47.

Why did the framers originally meet at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

a)

To revise the Articles of Confederation

b)

To write the U.S. Constitution

c)

To end the conflict in Massachusetts

d)

To rewrite the Declaration of Independence

48.

The issue of representation of large and small states was solved by

a)

the central compromise (the Great Compromise)

b)

Three Fifths Compromise

c)

Virginia Plan

d)

Electoral College

49.

Which is not true about the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Congress had no power to impose taxes

b)

Congress could force citizens to join the army

c)

Congress could borrow money and issue currency

d)

Congress had no power to regulate trade

50.

Which plan supported a bicameral legislation and representation based on population?

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

c)

Three Fifths Compromise

d)

Electoral College

51.

The Articles established a national government during the American Revolution

a)

True

b)

False

52.

The Articles of Confederation created a powerful national executive

a)

True

b)

False

53.

The Articles of Confederation established a single national currency.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

The Articles of Confederation announced reasons why the colonists had separated from England in 1776

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Why was the Bill of Rights included with the U.S. Constitution?

a)

to satisfy the demand of Anti Federalists for greater protection of individual liberties

b)

to approve an amendment recently added to most state constitutions

c)

to remedy a weakness of the Articles of Confederation

d)

To override a decision of the Supreme Court

56.

All states allowed African Americans to vote after the Revolutionary War

a)

True

b)

False

57.

How did Southern states want each enslaved person to be counted in determining representation?

a)

As property to be taxes

b)

As three-fifths of a person

c)

The same as any other person

d)

The same as cattle and horses

58.

What was the compromise between Northern and Southern states in regards to how each enslaved person was going to be counted in determining representation?

a)

Each would be counted as three-fifths of a person

b)

Each would be counted the same as any other person

c)

Each would be counted the same as cattle and horses

d)

Each would not be counted at all

59.

Who would be happier with their representation in the House of Representatives?

a)

Small states

b)

Large states

60.

Who would be happier with their representation in the Senate?

a)

Small states

b)

Large states

61.

Which event or policy by Jefferson led to the steep economic decline during 1800-1812 ?

a)

The Embargo Act

b)

The Campaign Act

c)

The French Revolution

d)

The Louisiana Purchase

62.

Why did Napoleon want to sell the Louisiana territory?

a)

Loss of Saint Domingue & needed $ to fight the British

b)

He hoped to invade Russia & Bulgaria

c)

Jefferson made him an offer he could not refuse

d)

He was fighting too much with the Natives living there

63.

Why were Americans worried about Spain losing New Orleans?

a)

The French sided with the British resulting in having tensions in the area

b)

Spain would also lose its claims in Mexico and central America.

c)

They would lose access to the Mississippi river and the port of New Orleans.

d)

It was believed it would lead to British attacks on American ships

64.

What was Lewis & Clark's main goal?

a)

To explore and create maps of the Northwest Passage.

b)

To explore the Areas North of the Mississippi river.

c)

to build public schools and hospitals to further American identity.

d)

To reach the Pacific ocean and create the port town of Portland.

65.

Explorers of the Louisiana territory such as Lewis & Clark and Pike utilized which natural feature for their trips?

a)

Mountains

b)

Canyons

c)

Rivers/waterways

d)

Plains

66.

In the election of 1800 due to the tie between Jefferson and Burr who decided the election?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

Senate

d)

Midnight Judges

67.

The Battle of Lake Champlain..

a)

Influenced the creation of the American flag.

b)

was unnecessary

c)

was a brutal loss for the Americans

d)

convinced British that the war with America was too costly and unnecessary

68.

Who was Lewis & Clark's interpreter?

a)

Sacajawea

b)

Pocahontas

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

York

69.

What was the end result of the Battle of Tippecanoe

a)

Natives joined French to form a triple alliance.

b)

Negotiated the purchase of horses in Louisiana.

c)

Jefferson joined forces with Washington against the Spanish

d)

Tecumseh joined forces with Great Britain

70.

What was the Embargo Act of 1807's biggest problem?

a)

It banned trade with Europe and African countries, preferring the caribbean colonies.

b)

Encouraged trade with Natives who were former French allies.

c)

It caused certain states to grown economically.

d)

It was meant to target Great Britain, but ended up banning trade with all foreign nations

71.

Beyond trade reasons why was the purchase of Louisiana significant?

a)

It allowed the U.S. to gain control over the Spanish

b)

It improved relations with the natives who lived there

c)

It had very valuable resources such as lumber

d)

it permitted for American expansion west

72.

What war was nicknamed the Second War for American Independence and why?

a)

First Barbary War since Jefferson believed he was fighting for their rights

b)

War of Monticello since Canada was being protected from Hull's invasion

c)

War of 1812 since many felt French influence in Louisiana was too strong

d)

War of 1812 since Americans defended their rights against Great Britain interference

73.

What was Jefferson's main goal for his presidency?

a)

To create a new government in the Louisiana territory

b)

To control the size & power of the federal government.

c)

To decrease the separation between the South and the North

d)

To industrialize the US and increase trade

74.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of Judicial Review?

a)

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

b)

The Constitution can be changed to settle a dispute.

c)

The Constitution must be followed when there is a conflict with any law.

d)

The Judicial Branch can declare laws unconstitutional.

75.

Why was the 12 amendment significant to the election of 1800?

a)

So Americans would be able to cast their votes over the mail.

b)

So presidents could be limited to two terms

c)

So there would not be a tie between going forward

d)

It established Judicial Review

76.

The Louisiana Territory was bought from which country?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Great Britain

d)

Mexico

77.

Established the principle of Judicial Review

a)

McCulloch v. Maryland

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Gibbons v. Ogden

d)

Worcester v. Georgia

78.

Addressed implied powers of Congress

a)

McCulloch v. Maryland

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Worcester v. Georgia

d)

Gibbons v. Ogden

79.

Federal law overrules state law in matters affecting more than one state

a)

Worcester v. Georgia

b)

McCulloch v. Maryland

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Gibbons v. Ogden

80.

How did the process of electing a president change after the election of 1800?

a)

electors were to cast two ballots without indicating the candidate 

b)

 electors cast their votes and the presidential election may be tied again 

c)

electors cast 1 of their votes for president and the other for vice president 

d)

electors were to vote and the House of Representatives had to decide

81.

Who was afraid they would lose political power due to the the Louisiana territory and creation of new states?

a)

Native Americans

b)

Federalists

c)

French

d)

Democrat-Republicans

82.

What was one of Jefferson's doubts about buying the Louisiana territory?

a)

He rather negotiate with the Spanish

b)

He rather buy other territories such as California from Spain

c)

He was afraid trade with France would harm relations with the Spanish

d)

He believed it was unconstitutional

83.

Which is a direct result of the war of 1812?

a)

American division grew further as anti-foreigner attitudes spread

b)

Nationalism spread and Americans became more patriotic.

c)

European colonies in the region were able to grow economically

d)

The French lost the Louisiana Territory

84.

Which event led to Dolley Madison saving valuables from the White House?

a)

the invasion and burning of Washington, D.C.

b)

the attack at Prophetstown

c)

Hartford Convention

d)

the bombing of Fort McHenry

85.

Which of the following was a cause of the War of 1812?

a)

War Hawks in Congress wanted Canada

b)

British wanted New Orleans

c)

British attacked the United States

d)

British refused to trade with America

86.

What prompted Francis Scott Key to write the last lines of the "Star-Spangled Banner"?

a)

British were defeated by the Americans who kept control of the fort

b)

British won the battle even though it took all night

c)

Americans were unable to prevent the British from taking control of the fort

d)

Americans set off fireworks during a victory celebration for winning the battle

87.

Which event played a direct role in the United States' acquisition of the Louisiana Territory?

a)

Toussaint L'Ouverture's revolution in Saint Domingue.

b)

Tecumseh's formation of a Native American confederacy.

c)

The treaties and legislations leading up to The War of 1812.

d)

The capture of the U.S. warship Philadelphia by pirates in Tripoli.

88.

Who became the next president after Jefferson, taking office during unfavorable circumstances?

a)

James Madison

b)

George Washington

c)

John Adams

d)

Andrew Jackson

89.

Which of the following is a reason Americans wanted to declare war on Great Britain?

a)

Great Britain threatened to retake the Ohio Valley

b)

British War Hawks tried to organize Indigenous groups against the U.S.

c)

They believed Britain was supplying Indigenous groups with guns to attack Americans

d)

They wanted to take Mexico from them

90.

Which was a major benefit of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?

a)

relations with Native Americans were improved

b)

diplomatic tensions with Great Britain were reduced

c)

addition of Texas as a state stimulated American industry

d)

control of the Mississippi River protected American shipping