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Review biweekly 11.6

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Arguments that stated the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional

a)

XYZ Resolutions

b)

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

c)

Virginia and Pennsylvania Resolutions

d)

ABC Resolutions

2.

Situation in which French agents told US diplomats that the French foreign minister Talleyrand would only discuss a treaty in exchange for money

a)

ABC affair

b)

Kentucky affair

c)

Talleyrand affair

d)

XYZ affair

3.

Political party that wanted to strengthen the power of the federal government and to promote industry and trade

a)

Democratic-Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Federalist Party

d)

Republican Party

4.

Political party that wanted to limit the power of the federal government

a)

Democratic Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Federalist Party

d)

Republican Party

5.

Laws that allowed the president to expel foreign citizens suspected of treason and made it illegal to oppose any measure of or use false or hostile words against the government

a)

Alien and Sedition Acts

b)

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

c)

XYZ Affair

d)

Twelfth Amendment

6.

Person who won the 1796 presidential election and became the second president of the US

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

John Adams

7.

Hamilton supported this person over John Adams in the 1796 election

a)

Jefferson

b)

Burr

c)

Pinckney

d)

Hamilton

8.

What were the two political parties that developed after George Washington's presidency?

a)

Federalist and Democrat

b)

Democratic-Republican and Federalist

c)

Democrat and Washingtonian

d)

Bostonian and Virginian

9.

Which early political party wanted a strong federal government and economy based on manufacturing?

a)

Federalist

b)

Democratic-Republican

c)

Mercantilism

d)

All of the Above

10.

Which of the following best describes the Democratic-Republican political party?

a)

wanted big federal government and a national bank

b)

believed that only wealthy, educated people should be in political office

c)

wanted small federal government and common people to have a say

d)

fought for an end to taxes from England

11.

What is the name of the event in which the French foreign minister refused to meet with U.S. diplomats and demand a bribe?

a)

The Bribery Affair

b)

Jay's Treaty

c)

The X,Y,Z Affair

d)

Treaty of Paris

12.

After the X,Y,Z Affair congress and John Adams sent naval ships over to France. This started what is known as the _______.

a)

Quasi-War

b)

Revolutionary War

c)

Battle of France

d)

Navy Surrender

13.

What was the law passed by John Adams and the Federalist government that allowed for deporting "dangerous" people who were not citizens of the U.S.?

a)

Illegal Immigration Act

b)

Sedition Act

c)

Kentucky Resolution

d)

Alien Act

14.

Why were the Democratic-Republicans (and most Americans) so upset by the Alien and Sedition Acts?

a)

because they violated the rights protected in the Constitution

b)

because they didn't believe in free speech

c)

because they were scared of immigrants and wanted them deported

d)

because they hated any laws the Federalists passed

15.

What was the Democratic-Republican response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

a)

Tennessee and New York Resolutions

b)

Massachussets Pact

c)

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

d)

Unconstitutional Clause

16.

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions showed that _________.

a)

Kentucky and Virginia had the best state governments

b)

the federal government was too powerful and could not be stopped

c)

states had the power to stand up against the federal government

d)

the Alien and Sedition Acts were good for our country

17.

The Alien and Sedition Acts were one of the main reasons John Adams lost the next presidential election to _________.

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

John Jay

18.
Supports a strong central government
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
19.
Is a Federalist
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
20.
Believed the U.S. should support France in their war against England
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
21.
Was opposed to slavery
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
22.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Who wrote this?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
23.
Who wrote the Federalist Papers to try and convince people to ratify the Constitution?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
24.
Who believed the U.S. economy should be based on farming and agriculture?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
25.
Who believed in creating a National Bank to help stabilize the U.S. economy?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
26.
Who wanted the U.S. economy to be based on industry and trade?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
27.
“The small landowners are the most precious part of the state.”
Who said this?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
28.
Had a "loose" view of the Constitution
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
29.
Had a "strict" view of the Constitution
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
30.
“The development of industry is of chief importance to a young nation.”
Who said this?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
31.
“I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground– that all powers not in the Constitution are reserved to the states, or to the people…”
Who said this?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
32.
“The powers contained in a Constitution…ought to be interpreted liberally in advancement of the public good.” 
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
33.
Supports the Whiskey Rebellion
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
34.

The idea that government power should be divided + shared between both National and State governments.

a)

Popular Soverignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Preamble

d)

Posterity

35.

“We the people of the United States,” in the Preamble meant which of the following... [Choose 2]

a)

Americans are acting as 1 country united.

b)

To be better than the Articles of Confederation; actually be united - federalism.

c)

Authority comes from the people.

d)

Have fairness, be ruled by laws. 

36.

When authority comes from the people it is called...

a)

Popular Soverignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Preamble

d)

Posterity

37.

“in order to form a more perfect Union,” from the Preamble of the Constitution meant...

a)

Americans are acting as 1 country united.

b)

To be better than the Articles of Confederation; actually be united - federalism.

c)

Authority comes from the people.

d)

Have fairness, be ruled by laws. 

38.

“Insure domestic tranquility” from the Preamble of the Constitution meant...

a)

Keep peace and order at home in the United States (no rebellions) 

b)

To be better than the Articles of Confederation; actually be united - federalism.

c)

One national military to defend US, not 13 different state militias

d)

Have fairness, be ruled by laws. 

39.

“Provide for the common defense” from the Preamble of the Constitution meant...

a)

Keep peace and order at home in the United States (no rebellions) 

b)

To be better than the Articles of Confederation; actually be united - federalism.

c)

One national military to defend US, not 13 different state militias

d)

Have fairness, be ruled by laws. 

40.

“establish justice” from the Preamble of the Constitution meant...

a)

Americans are acting as 1 country united.

b)

To be better than the Articles of Confederation; actually be united - federalism.

c)

Authority comes from the people.

d)

Have fairness, be ruled by laws. 

41.

“promote the general welfare” from the Preamble of the Constitution meant...

a)

Keep peace and order at home in the United States (no rebellions) 

b)

To take care of the citizens of the United States.

c)

One national military to defend US, not 13 different state militias

d)

Have fairness, be ruled by laws. 

42.

“And secure the blessings of liberty

to ourselves and our posterity…” from the Preamble of the Constitution meant...

a)

Keep peace and order at home in the United States (no rebellions) 

b)

To take care of the citizens of the United States.

c)

One national military to defend US, not 13 different state militias

d)

Make sure we protect the rights and freedoms of all Americans, present and those in the future.

43.

What is a precedent?

a)

something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

b)

a tax on imported goods

c)

a political party that believes in a strong central government

d)

a settlement of a dispute where each side gives up some demands

44.

Decisions that President Washington made that would influence the decision making of future Presidents are known as:

a)

Precedents

b)

Antecedents

c)

Amendments

d)

Predicates

45.

What did George Washington consider to be a grave danger to the new nation?

a)

France's influence

b)

growth of political parties

c)

national taxes

d)

settlers moving west

46.

Within the Executive Branch, what did the three department heads and the attorney general come to be known as?

a)

the Legislative Branch

b)

the High Council

c)

the Parliament

d)

the Cabinet

47.

The quote below is from George Washington's farewell address.


"A passionate attachment of one Nation for another produces a variety of evils. . . . As avenues to foreign influence in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent Patriot."


What message was George Washington delivering to his successors?

a)

Attempt to take as much as possible from foreign nations.

b)

Avoid forming alliances with foreign nations.

c)

Receiving foreign aid is vital to independence.

d)

The new nation has much to learn from the older nations.

48.

President George Washington began the custom of consulting with his principal department heads, such as Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury, as a group. What did this practice eventually lead to?

a)

the creation of the Supreme Court

b)

the creation of the Cabinet

c)

the creation of the Senate

d)

the creation of the House of Representatives

49.

For decades after, the United States generally followed the precedent set by George Washington in regard to foreign policy. Which of the following best characterizes that policy?

a)

a position of containment

b)

a position of neutrality

c)

a position of aggression

d)

a position of indifference

50.

In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?

a)

by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital

b)

by issuing the first pocket veto

c)

by stepping down after two terms

d)

by establishing the State of the Union address

51.

Which of the following best paraphrases the foreign policy advice given by George Washington in his Farewell Address?

a)

The United States should avoid permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

b)

The United States should give economic aid to needy countries anywhere in the world, but not military aid.

c)

The United States must work to prevent the growth of tyranny by any means necessary.

d)

The United States should take over other countries to help them become more like us.

52.

In April of 1793, President George Washington issued a proclamation saying the United States would not take sides in the war between England and France. What was this known as?

a)

the Emancipation Proclamation

b)

the Proclamation of 1793

c)

the Washington Proclamation

d)

the Proclamation of Neutrality

53.

This document prohibited Americans from fighting in the war between Great Britain and France. It also stated French and British warships were not allowed in US ports.

a)

Pinckney's Treaty

b)

Treaty of Greenville

c)

Jay’s Treaty

d)

Proclamation of Neutrality

54.

Which one of these is NOT a precedent of George Washington?

a)

serving only two terms

b)

creating a cabinet

c)

neutrality in foreign affairs

d)

abolishing slavery

55.

In his farewell speech, George Washington warned about the dangers of:

a)

political parties and foreign alliances

b)

The Presidency becoming too powerful

c)

Cold War with the Soviet Union

d)

Accumulating too much debt

56.

How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?

a)

He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War.

b)

He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

c)

He campaigned actively for the office of President.

d)

He created a cabinet of advisors.

57.

Why was the tax hard on small farmers?

a)

It wasn't

b)

They didn't make that much whiskey or money

c)

They had big families

d)

They lived far away from big cities

58.

What made Washington finally march troops against the rebellion?

a)

the death of a US soldier who was helping collect taxes

b)

the people continued to not pay the tax

c)

he didn't march troops

d)

the supreme court saying it was open rebellion

59.

Which was a short-term consequence of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

England taxed tea, stamps, and sugar.

b)

The federal government was in heavy debt from the Revolutionary War with England.

c)

President Washington intervened with 13,000 government troops.

60.

Which was a long-term historical consequence of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

10 rebels went to trial for betraying the United States.

b)

President Washington showed that the federal government would use force to maintain law and order.

c)

Federal officials were attacked and federal buildings were burned.