WorksheetsEarly Presidents Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
One of Jefferson’s primary goals when making the Louisiana Purchase was to
a)
start a war with Spain.
b)
create a stronger Supreme Court.
c)
secure control of the Mississippi River for trade.
d)
be on the $5 dollar bill.
2.
The case Marbury v. Madison was a landmark Supreme Court decision because it
a)
established the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional
b)
increased the power of the Federalists in the legislative branch
c)
resulted in an increase in the number of Supreme Court justices
d)
reinforced the power of the president as commander in chief
3.
The War of 1812 was caused by all of the following EXCEPT
a)
a growing sense of nationalism among War Hawks.
b)
a desire for revenge against Britain for attacking American ships.
c)
the belief that Britain was arming Native Americans to fight against settlers from the United States.
d)
the desire of New Englanders and other Northerners for war with Britain.
4.
Why is the battle between the U.S.S. Constitution and the H.M.S. Guerriere seen as such an important event?
a)
It was a strategic victory for the Americans.
b)
It gave a big boost to American morale.
c)
It proved that the British Navy was unstoppable.
d)
The head of the British navy was killed.
5.
“Supporting France would be a bad idea. England is our natural ally.” This statement is most similar to the ideas of
a)
George Washington
b)
Aaron Burr
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Thomas Jefferson
6.
“Permanent, habitual hatred against particular nations and passionate attachments for others should be excluded. In place of them, just and friendly feelings towards all should be cultivated.” In these lines, Washington advises Americans to
a)
be neutral.
b)
always side with France.
c)
always side with England.
d)
avoid trading with other nations.
7.
Which president is matched correctly with the event ?
a)
George Washington ---- Sedition Acts
b)
Thomas Jefferson --- Louisiana Purchase
c)
John Adams - Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Alexander Hamilton - Embargo Act
8.
The Louisiana Purchase was important to the growth of the United States because it
a)
doubled the size of the country
b)
gave the nation control of the Great Lakes
c)
completed America’s westward expansion
d)
brought California into the Union
9.
President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark into the newly acquired Louisiana Territory to
a)
explore and map the region
b)
search for gold and other valuable mineral deposits
c)
improve relations with Native American Indians
d)
All of these reasons
10.
Which action led southerners to compromise and support Hamilton's national debt issue plan?
a)
placing a tariff on imports
b)
issuing new bonds
c)
creating the Bank of the United States
d)
moving the nation’s capital from New York to Washington, D.C.
11.
After the War of 1812 ended, many Americans felt that it had been a mistake. Which of the following is NOT a reason for this opinion?
a)
No territory was gained by the U.S.
b)
The U.S. lost territory to Britain.
c)
The peace treaty didn't mention anything about impressment.
d)
The war was very expensive and many men lost their lives.
12.
Why is the Whiskey Rebellion considered an important event in American history?
a)
It showed that people can force the government to change by using violence.
b)
It solved the dispute over the national debt.
c)
It made many Americans call for war with Britain.
d)
It showed that the government was strong enough to act firmly in times of crisis.
13.
Who wrote our national anthem?
a)
Francis Scott Key
b)
Dr. William Beanes
c)
Mary Pickersgill
d)
Major General Samuel Smith
14.
What event is correctly matched with the President?
a)
Adams ----- Whiskey Rebellion
b)
Jefferson --- XYZ Affair
c)
Adams ------- Alien Act
d)
Washington --- Embargo Act
15.
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Paris 1783
b)
Treaty of Paris 1815
c)
Treaty of Ghent
d)
Treaty of Versailles
16.
What was ironic about the Battle of New Orleans?
a)
The American commander and British commander turned out to be cousins!
b)
It turned out that the American soldiers accidently defeated another American regiment instead of the British.
c)
British soldiers adopted the guerilla warfare tactics favored by the Americans and defeated them using the Americans' own strategy.
d)
The peace treaty ending the war had actually been signed 2 weeks before this battle!
17.
Which of the following forbade trade with all foreign countries?
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
the Convention of 1800
c)
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolution
d)
the Embargo Act
18.
Which political party favored strong state governments, an economy based on farming and a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democrats
c)
Democratic-Republicans
d)
Anti-Federalists
19.
Who was the country's first Secretary of the Treasury, selected by George Washington?
a)
John Adams
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Henry Knox
20.
Which of the following allowed the president to expel a any foreigner he deemed dangerous to the United States.....
a)
The Sedition Act
b)
the Non-intercourse Act
c)
the Alien Act
d)
Jay's Treaty
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