Political Developements Of The Early Republic Quiz

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1.

Who became the second president?
- A.
  
  Alexander Hamilton
- B.
  
  John Adams
- C.
  
  George Washington
- D.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
- E.
  
  Aaron Burr
2.

Who was leader of the Federalist Party and Treasury Secretary?
- A.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
- B.
  
  George Washington
- C.
  
  Alexander Hamilton
- D.
  
  John Adams
- E.
  
  None of the above
3.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and was leader of the Republican Party?
- A.
  
  Benjamin Franklin
- B.
  
  Alexander Hamilton
- C.
  
  George Washington
- D.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
- E.
  
  None of the above
4.

The Republicans favored:
- A.
  
  A strong federal government run by wealthy, educated aristocrats
- B.
  
  A small federaal government run by the common man, with a stronger state government
- C.
  
  French Revolution
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  “b” and “c”
5.

The executive branch of government included:
- A.
  
  Department of State
- B.
  
  Department of War
- C.
  
  Department of Treasury
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
6.

What was one thing the federalists and republicans argued about?
- A.
  
  French Revolution
- B.
  
  Fishing
- C.
  
  Hair Styles
- D.
  
  "a" and "c"
- E.
  
  All of the above
7.

Why was the 12th amendment created?
- A.
  
  To stop poverty
- B.
  
  To prevent wars
- C.
  
  To prevent rebellion
- D.
  
  To prevent ties in elections
- E.
  
  All of the above
8.

Who supported the French Revolution?
- A.
  
  Britain
- B.
  
  Thomas Jefferson and Republicans
- C.
  
  Alexander Hamilton and Federalists
- D.
  
  "a" and "c"
- E.
  
  None of above
9.

Which acts made it harder for immigrants to vote?
- A.
  
  12th amendment
- B.
  
  Whiskey Rebellion
- C.
  
  Alien and Sedition Acts
- D.
  
  Election of 1800
- E.
  
  All of the above
10.

Why did the government impose taxes on whiskey?
- A.
  
  The government was discouraging drinking
- B.
  
  The government needed money
- C.
  
  The government didn't like farmers
- D.
  
  "a" and "c"
- E.
  
  All of the above
11.

Who was the only president in history who personally led the troops to battle?
- A.
  
  George W. Bush
- B.
  
  George Washington
- C.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
- D.
  
  John Adams
- E.
  
  Andrew Jackson