American History Section 3 Test

Multiple Choice

100

1. Delegates to the Constitutional Convention in  1787 wrote a new constitution because
2. A. The Revolutionary War was over
3. B. The Articles of Confederation were about to expire
4. C. They wanted to increase the power of the states
5. D. They believed a stronger central government was necessary

D. They believed a stronger central government was necessary

200

Which rebellion resulted from the displeasure in the loss of property based on debt owed from the revolution? 

a. Shays’ Rebellion        c. Revolution of 1800

b.Whiskey Rebellion        d. Baker’s Rebellion

a. Shays’ Rebellion  

300

At the Constitutional Convention, the Great Compromise settled the dispute over

a.Representation in Congress        c. The presidential veto power

b. The issue of slavery               d. Judicial review

a.Representation in Congress  

400

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise as a way to

a. Limit the power of the president    c. Settle differences over representation in Congress

b. Provide legal rights for women    d. Establish term     lengths for senators

 c. Settle differences over representation in Congress

500

Who formed the Democratic-Republican Party?

a. Thomas Jeferson      c. George Washington

b. John Adams             d. Aaron Burr

a. Thomas Jeferson

Multiple Choice

100

The Constitutional Convention met in what city?

a. Paris, France            c. New York City, New York

b. Washington D.C.        d. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

d. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

200

On what date was the US Constitution officially signed and approved?

a. July 4, 1776        c. August 31, 1780

b. February 13, 1890    d. September 17, 1787

 d. September 17, 1787

300

Who won the election of 1796?

a. John Adams                 c. Thomas Jefferson

b. James Madison           d. George Washington

a. John Adams

400

Who were the President and VP of the election in 1796?

a. John Adams and John Quincy Adams

b. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson 

c. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

d. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

b. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

500

Who formed the Federalist political party? 

a. Thomas Jefferson         c. George Washington

b. John Adams              d. Alexander Hamilton

d. Alexander Hamilton

3

100

Washington created a group of advisors to assist the president in making policy decisions, what is this called ?

The Cabinet 

200

Adams final act in office was he created new federal judgeships with the intention of appointing Federalist judges to ensure Federalists controlled at least one branch of government. What were these called?

Midnight Appointments

300

Name two things in the New Jersey Plan?

One house Congress (unicameral)

All states have an equal vote (this was similar to the Articles of Confederation)

States were thought of as independent

Support by the small states

400

What act Established the federal court system, made up of the Supreme Court, Federal District Courts, & Circuit Courts of Appeals?

• Judiciary Act of 1789

500

Name 3 positions federalist favored? 

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  • Believed in a strong central government
  • Wanted an economy based on manufacturing
  • Supported the creation of a National Bank
  • Supported Britain in its conflict with France
  • Believed educated elite should control government
  • Loose interpretation of the Constitution

4

100

The warning against making foreign alliances, what type of country was he trying to keep the United States as? 

ISOLATIONISM

200

When a territory reached a population of at least __________________________ the people could petition for statehood.

60,000 people

300

What 3 things did the Great Compromise do? 

• Decided on a bicameral legislation (Congress)
  • The House of Representatives 
    • Based on state’s population
  • Senate
    • Represented by an equal number from each state

400

Why was Washington chose as the first President? Name 1 of the 3.

Leader of the Continental Army during the Revolution

Most Americans had confidence and trust in Washington

Washington’s Vice President was John Adams of Massachusetts 

500

Name 3 Positions Democratic-Republicans favored

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  • Founded by Thomas Jefferson
  • Believed in limited central government; strong state governments
  • Wanted an economy based on agriculture -“Agrarian” society
  • Believed the creation of the bank was unconstitutional
  • Supported French revolutionaries in the French Rev.
  • Believed “common” men should have say in government (property owners)
  • Strict interpretation of the Constitution

5

100

Who won the election of 1800?

Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

200

Name two things in the Virginia Plan? 

• 
  
  • Proposed by Edmund Randolph
  • Wanted a bicameral (two house) Congress
  • States would gain representatives based on the population
  • Wanted for a national government that consisted of three branches with supreme power
  • 
    
    • Legislative, executive, judicial
  • Supported by the larger states of the south

300

What was The Three-Fifths (3/5) Compromise?

For every five slaves, the state would receive a count of three people towards their representatives

400

How many justices were there on the 1st Supreme Court? Who was the Chief Justice? 

6

John Jay 

500

Name 3 Weakness in the Article of Confederation? 

• Congress, however, did not have the power to regulate trade, force citizens join the army, or impose taxes
• If Congress needed to raise money or troops, it had to ask the state legislatures – but they were not required to contribute
• Also, the government lacked a chief executive
• The Confederation government carried on much of its business, such as selling western lands, through congressional committees