WorksheetsNew Nation Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Although the rebellion itself failed, Shays' rebellion resulted in
a)
An even weaker form of government that further divided the 13 states
b)
The rise of a monarch to strongly deal with internal rebellion and prevent it from ever happening again
c)
The execution of farmers like Daniel Shays and the US entering into a reign of terror as rights were fought for
d)
The writing of the US Constitution that addressed many of the problems under the Articles of Confederation and deal with the situation that led to the rebellion
2.
Which key term best describes the following: the political problem that President Adams faced after he attempt to use delegates to speak to France on behalf of the U.S. about France’s seizing of American ships. France instead asked for a loan and a bribe to speak to their government; the U.S. refused to pay?
a)
The Election of 1796
b)
The Creation of the Two Party System
c)
The XYZ Affair
d)
The LMNOP Incident
3.
During George Washington's presidency, the authority of the federal government was strengthened by the:
a)
Elimination of political parties
b)
Establishment of a national language
c)
Formation of a military alliance with Spain
d)
Suppression ( or stopping) of the Whiskey Rebellion
4.
Washington helped design a new capital for the United States because:
a)
He felt that Washington D.C. would be more centrally located giving more citizens access
b)
He wanted to create a city made for a king
c)
He wanted to help the nation heal since the previous capital was permanently unusable
d)
He wanted to move the capital to his hometown to spend time with family
5.
The Cabinet was created despite not being in the Constitution because
a)
Jefferson wanted a big, strong central government
b)
Washington was able to set the example and needed advisors in charge of critical issues
c)
Hamilton was looking to weaken the presidency by introducing advisors into the administration
d)
The furniture was needed in the President's residence
6.
Alexander Hamilton's role in the New Nation included:
a)
He argued against the creation of a national bank, believing it would concentrate too much power in the federal government.
b)
He served as Secretary of the Treasury and promoted policies to strengthen the national government and its financial stability after supporting the passing of the US Constitution
c)
He supported a strict interpretation of the Constitution and opposed the development of manufacturing in the United States.
d)
He led the Democratic-Republican Party and favored strong ties with France rather than Britain.
7.
Washington set a term precedent when he:
a)
Stepped down after his second term to help prevent the feeling of there being a king
b)
Continued to rule as President before having his son lead the country
c)
Retired after one term so that there was a fresh voice every four years
d)
Stepped down after his fourth term which was a common length of time for a president to serve
8.
The Alien and Sedition Acts attempted to limit the new support of immigrants to the Democratic-Republican Party by:
a)
Preventing immigrants from ever stepping foot on US soil
b)
Passing a law that could increase the time to become a citizen, thus not granting them the right to vote
c)
Rounding up all legal non-citizens and keeping them in camps for obervation
d)
Freeing all the slaves in the hopes they would vote Federalist
9.
The Alien and Sedition Acts were used mostly against newspaper editors of Democratic-Republican papers. This was seen as a violation of:
a)
4th Amendment rights (search & seizure issues)
b)
5th Amendments rights (self incrimination)
c)
2nd Amendment rights (bear arms)
d)
1st Amendment rights (freedom of the press)
10.
The 12th Amendment was passed in 1804 because:
a)
The election of 1796 and 1800 were challenged and a third party candidate was chosen both times
b)
The election of 1800 was decided by the Supreme Court after a recount in Florida
c)
The election of 1800 resulted in a tie that was resolved in the House of Representatives, a problem avoidable by using tickets
d)
George Washington's dead body was selected making a mockery of the system
11.
Contains the Bill of Rights outlining individual freedoms that are protected
a)
Article of Confederation
b)
US Constitution
12.
Outlines one lawmaking branch of government in which every state has one vote
a)
Article of Confederation
b)
US Constitution
13.
Gives the federal government that authority to tax
a)
Article of Confederation
b)
US Constitution
14.
Create a two house lawmaking branch of government as a compromise between large and small states
a)
Article of Confederation
b)
US Constitution
15.
Was a loose association between the states to try to avoid too powerful of a national government
a)
Article of Confederation
b)
US Constitution
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