Washington To Jefferson Quiz
This is a quiz that cover the presidencies of George Washngton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.
- 1.Which of these Founders favored a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the United States Constitution?
- A.
George Mason
- B.
Patrick Henry
- C.
Roger Williams
- D.
Alexander Hamilton
- 2.
- A.
They were sources of corruption.
- B.
They were controlled by social elites.
- C.
They were sources of division in the country.
- D.
They were prone to influence by foreign powers.
- 3.
What caused the change in U.S. boundaries shown above?
- A.
A treaty with the Creek and the Cherokee
- B.
The purchase of territory from France
- C.
A victory following war with Spain
- D.
The western explorations of Zebulon Pike
- 4.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
- 5.What made New Orleans a significant port to people living in the Ohio Valley?
- A.
The taxes collected in New Orleans supported towns in the Ohio Valley.
- B.
New Orleans was a fortified city that protected the Missouri River against invasion.
- C.
Many of the goods needed by the people of the Ohio Valley were manufactured in New Orleans.
- D.
New Orleans was an important trade center near the mouth of the Mississippi River.
- 6.The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 served to restrict
- A.
The right to bear arms and the right to a jury trial
- B.
The right of women to vote and to hold Office
- C.
Freedom of speech and freedom of the Press
- D.
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
- 7.In 1796 the United States was involved in what became known as the XYZ affair. This incident resulted in
- A.
Strong anti- French feelings in the United States and fears of sedition
- B.
An agreement by the British to evacuate the Northwest Territories
- C.
American use of the Mississippi River for trade
- D.
The death of George Washington
- 8.
- A.
Loyalists and Patriots
- B.
Democratic-Republicans and Federalists
- C.
Know-Nothings and Abolitionists
- D.
Whigs and Loyalists
- 9.President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark into the newly acquired Louisiana Territory primarily to
- A.
Explore and map the region
- B.
Search for gold and other valuable mineral deposits
- C.
Improve relations with Native American Indians
- D.
Force British and Spanish settlers out of the Territory
- 10.Which of these groups most likely supported the political ideas and policies of Alexander Hamilton?
- A.
Small farmers
- B.
Tobacco planters
- C.
Business owners
- D.
Frontier settlers
- 11.Alexander Hamilton favored a strong federal government because he believed it would benefit the economy. As a result of this belief, he also supported -
- A.
The abolishment of all tariffs
- B.
The establishment of a national bank
- C.
Increasing agricultural activity
- D.
Imposing high taxes on factories
- 12.The present day states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Arkansas were acquired from---
- A.
Germany
- B.
France
- C.
Spain
- D.
Russia
- 13.Thomas Jefferson was a supporter of all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
Farmers
- B.
Free trade
- C.
The French Revolution
- D.
Large government
- 14.
How does the excerpt above show Hamilton’s bias in favor of a national debt?
- A.
By calling on states to assume the debt
- B.
By supporting taxation without representation
- C.
By describing the debt as a strengthening force
- D.
By promoting western land sales
- 15.
- A.
The Whiskey Rebellion
- B.
The XYZ affair
- C.
Marbury vs. Madison
- D.
The British blockade of the coast
- 16.Why do many citizens choose to join political parties?
- A.
To elect a Supreme Court justice
- B.
To exercise their right to vote in general elections
- C.
To organize their efforts to achieve common goals
- D.
To maintain the balance of power among the branches of government
- 17.Which of the following do governments issue to raise money?
- A.
Bonds
- B.
Stocks
- C.
Mutual funds
- D.
Trade subsidies
- 18.One major reason historians consider George Washington a great president is that he
- A.
Created many important practices still used by the government
- B.
Made the United States a world power
- C.
Ended conflicts among the Native American Indians
- D.
Extended voting rights to most free males throughout the United States
- 19.In 1804, Thomas Jefferson sent an expedition into the Louisiana territory lead by Lewis, Clark, and----
- A.
Little Turtle
- B.
Tecumseh
- C.
Sacajawea
- D.
Squanto
- 20.In 1804 Alexander Hamilton was challenged to a duel by---
- A.
Aaron Burr
- B.
John Adams
- C.
John Jay
- D.
Tecumseh
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