Washington To Jefferson Quiz

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This is a quiz that cover the presidencies of George Washngton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.


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  • 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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