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WorksheetsRecord facts about each: Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 22mins
Alexander Hamilton was one of the following:
A Founding Father of the United States
A famous British king
An Italian explorer
A French artist
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of which important American document?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Federalist Papers
What parties did he identify with, what positions did he hold, or any other fun fact?
Thomas Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican, the 3rd President of the United States, and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson was a Federalist, the 2nd President of the United States, and the author of the Bill of Rights.
Thomas Jefferson was a Whig, the 5th President of the United States, and the main architect of the U.S. Constitution.
Thomas Jefferson was a Republican, the 4th President of the United States, and the drafter of the Emancipation Proclamation.
What parties did he identify with, what positions did he hold, or any other fun fact?
George Washington had no formal party affiliation, was the 1st President of the United States, and is known as the 'Father of His Country.'
George Washington was a member of the Federalist Party, served as the 3rd President, and was known for writing the Declaration of Independence.
George Washington was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, served as Vice President, and was famous for the Emancipation Proclamation.
George Washington was affiliated with the Whig Party, served as Secretary of State, and was known for the New Deal.
Know important facts about Henry Knox: What parties did he identify with, what positions did he hold, or any other fun fact?
Henry Knox was a Federalist, served as the first Secretary of War, and was a trusted general of George Washington during the American Revolution.
Henry Knox was a Democratic-Republican, served as the first Secretary of State, and was a close advisor to Thomas Jefferson.
Henry Knox was a Whig, served as the first Secretary of the Treasury, and was a key figure in the War of 1812.
Henry Knox was an Anti-Federalist, served as the first Attorney General, and was known for his opposition to the Constitution.
Know important facts about Aaron Burr: What parties did he identify with, what positions did he hold, or any other fun fact?
Aaron Burr was a Democratic-Republican, served as the 3rd Vice President of the United States, and is known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
Aaron Burr was a Federalist, served as the 2nd President of the United States, and is known for writing the Federalist Papers.
Aaron Burr was a Whig, served as the 4th Secretary of State, and is known for negotiating the Louisiana Purchase.
Aaron Burr was a Republican, served as the 1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and is known for drafting the Bill of Rights.
What parties did John C. Calhoun identify with, what positions did he hold, or any other fun fact?
John C. Calhoun was a Democratic-Republican and later a Democrat, served as Vice President, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State, and was a strong advocate for states' rights.
John C. Calhoun was a Whig, served as President, and was known for his opposition to states' rights.
John C. Calhoun was a Federalist, served as Chief Justice, and was a leading abolitionist.
John C. Calhoun was a Republican, served as Secretary of the Treasury, and was famous for his support of the national bank.
Know important facts about John Adams: What parties did he identify with, what positions did he hold, or any other fun fact?
John Adams was a Federalist, the 2nd President of the United States, and a key figure in the American Revolution.
John Adams was a Democratic-Republican, the 3rd President of the United States, and wrote the Bill of Rights.
John Adams was a Whig, the 4th President of the United States, and led the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
John Adams was an Anti-Federalist, the 1st President of the United States, and signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
What parties did he identify with, what positions did he hold, or any other fun fact?
James Madison was a Democratic-Republican, the 4th President of the United States, and is known as the 'Father of the Constitution.'
James Madison was a Federalist, the 2nd President of the United States, and wrote the Declaration of Independence.
James Madison was a Whig, the 7th President of the United States, and led the Union Army in the Civil War.
James Madison was a Republican, the 16th President of the United States, and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Know important facts about John Quincy Adams: What parties did he identify with, what positions did he hold, or any other fun fact?
John Quincy Adams was a Democratic-Republican, the 6th President of the United States, and later served in the House of Representatives.
John Quincy Adams was a Federalist, the 7th President of the United States, and later served as Vice President.
John Quincy Adams was a Whig, the 5th President of the United States, and later became Secretary of State.
John Quincy Adams was a Republican, the 8th President of the United States, and later served as Governor of Massachusetts.
The person who served as president of the Constitutional Convention was:
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
The reason Americans separated from the British and British rule was:
to gain independence and self-governance
to join another empire
because they wanted higher taxes
to avoid forming a government
The Trail of Tears was:
the forced relocation of Native Americans from their ancestral lands to designated Indian Territory
a trade route used by early American settlers
a path followed by gold miners during the Gold Rush
an expedition led by Lewis and Clark
William Henry Harrison was known for:
Serving the shortest term as U.S. President
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Leading the Union Army in the Civil War
Inventing the telegraph
Andrew Jackson was known for:
Leading the Trail of Tears
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Inventing the telephone
Serving as the first U.S. President
Facts about the House of Representatives are as follows:
It has 435 voting members.
It has 100 voting members.
It is part of the judicial branch.
Members serve for life.
The Three-Fifths Compromise was about:
Counting enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation purposes.
Giving women the right to vote in federal elections.
Establishing the Bill of Rights in the Constitution.
Abolishing slavery in all states.
The following was associated with the Constitutional Convention.
Drafting of the United States Constitution
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
End of the Civil War
Purchase of the Louisiana Territory
The authority of the newly ratified Constitution was challenged by:
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
British Parliament
Supreme Court
Some people avoided or refused to follow federal laws they did not agree with by:
Ignoring or disobeying the laws
Voting for new laws
Writing letters to Congress
Moving to another country
The intent of Washington’s Farewell Address was:
to warn against political parties and foreign alliances
to encourage the formation of political parties
to promote permanent alliances with foreign nations
to support a monarchy in the United States
Some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were:
Lack of power to tax and regulate trade
Strong central government
Ability to enforce laws effectively
Efficient system for resolving disputes
Who was our 1st president?
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776:
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Continental Army
The Bill of Rights
SOURCE: Tea Act of 1773 - the British View
Proposals were made that the Townshend tax on tea be completely waived, but Lord North opposed this idea, saying that that those revenues were used to pay the salaries of crown officials in the colonies.
Never-the-less the British anticipated a good reception to the Tea Act in America, after all, the colonists would get their tea at a cost lower than ever before. Tea would be cheaper in America than Britain. Ships laden with more than half a million pounds of tea set off for the colonies shortly after the Tea Act was passed.
The Tea Act would allow the British to undercut the price of tea smuggled into Britain's North American colonies via the illegal Dutch tea trade. The British government led by the Prime Minister, Lord North, hoped to reassert Parliament’s right to impose direct revenue taxes on the American Colonies with the cheap tea.
Reaction of the Colonists to the Tea Act of 1773
The reaction of the American colonists to the Tea Act came as a shock to the British. Buying the tea would mean that the colonists had accepted paying the British import tax. The American colonists had not forgotten their outrage at the Stamp Act of 1765 and the efforts made to gain the political victory in having the hated act repealed.
Since the Colonies were not represented in Parliament, they saw the Tea Act as unconstitutional Their cry of "No taxation without representation!" had not been forgotten. The seeds of revolution had been sewn in the minds of many of the American colonists. The Sons of Liberty, and the Daughters of Liberty, had experienced a relatively calm period since the repeal of the Stamp Act and the Boston Massacre of 1770. The Tea Act stirred up all of the old feelings of resentment towards the British
QUESTION: Based on sources 2 and 3, what action did colonists ultimately take to express their grievances with British rule?
They debated laws in colonial legislatures.
They wrote to the British king requesting to be heard.
They attacked British personnel and supplies
They boarded and destroyed British ships
Washington's decision to leave office strengthened the United State's practice of - limited government
Which quote best supports the
A.
"American democracy didn't come in 1776"
B.
"Joseph Stromberg, Smithsonian Magazine"
C.
"Stepping down, giving up power"
D.
"In that time and era"
What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of London
Which of the following contributed most to the American Victory in the Revolution?
French military and financial assistance
The failure of Loyalists to participate in military action
The British failure to capture Philadelphia
A major American military victory at Valley Forge
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
1781
1783
1775
Who was the first president?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John Adams
What was the main cause of the Boston Tea Party during the American Revolution?
The imposition of the Stamp Act
The quartering of British soldiers in American homes
The taxation of tea by the British government without colonial representation
The closing of the Boston Harbor
Who was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to lead the Continental army?
Samuel Adams
Benedict Arnold
William Dawes
George Washington
