Washington's Presidency
A Two-Party System Develops
Presidents Adams and Jefferson
A Changing Nation
Category 5
Category 6
100
Who was given the authority to set up a system of federal courts?
A the Congress
B the President
C the Supreme Court
D the state legislatures
A the Congress
100
When Washington’s government was formed under the U.S. Constitution, how many political parties were there?
A none
B one
C two
D three
A none
100
What precedent was set by the election of 1800?
A Presidents and Vice Presidents must be from the same party.
B The Electoral College must confirm the outcome of the popular vote.
C Political power will transfer peacefully from one party to another party.
D A President should serve no more than two terms in office.
C Political power will transfer peacefully from one party to another party.
100
What was most significant thing about the Louisiana Purchase?
A It greatly increased the size of the United States.
B It gave Napoleon funds he needed to wage war.
C It put the port of New Orleans under American control.
D It greatly increased the new nation’s access to natural resources.
A It greatly increased the size of the United States.
100
Which president reduced the size of the military and why?
Jefferson
100
What were the two compromises of the Constitutional Convention? What issues did they resolve?
3/5ths clause: slavery, representation, taxation; CT Compromise: representation in Congress
200
Who was most opposed to the tax on whiskey that Congress had imposed?
A small states
B southern farmers
C farmers in the backcountry
D large farmers with large distilleries
C farmers in the backcountry
200
According to the text, the main reason Jefferson decided to organize a political party was because...
A he wanted to join together with people who shared his views.
B he opposed Hamilton’s ideas.
C he knew his opponents were organizing a political party.
D he wanted to have his opponents voted out of office.
D he wanted to have his opponents voted out of office.
200
The passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts led directly to the...
A decline of the Federalist Party’s control of Congress and the presidency.
B demand for and eventual ratification of the Twelfth Amendment.
C claim that states had the right to determine the constitutionality of a law.
D increase in voters who would vote for the Democratic Republicans.
C claim that states had the right to determine the constitutionality of a law.
200
What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?
A to protect American traders
B to avoid war over seized ships
C to increase the power of the Republican Party
D to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants
B to avoid war over seized ships
200
What was the XYZ Affair about and what did it show us about our status in the world?
France tried to get US to pay for treaty --> had to stick up for ourselves b/c otherwise no one would respect us
200
The first ten amendments are called what? What were they trying to protect and why were they included?
Bill of Rights --> protect minority/individual rights --> as a compromise
300
What was the impact of Washington’s Farewell Address?
A It kept future Presidents from running for more than two terms.
B It guided American foreign policy toward neutrality for quite some time.
C It made the new nation realize how much Washington had given up to be President.
D It made Congress determined that all Presidents would follow Washington’s example.
B It guided American foreign policy toward neutrality for quite some time.
300
Why did some Federalists criticize Adams’s refusal to declare war on France? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A They thought a war would weaken the Democratic Republicans.
B They thought a war would topple Napoleon’s regime.
C They thought a war would enable the United States to expand.
D They thought a war would strengthen the country’s military.
A They thought a war would weaken the Democratic Republicans.
AND
D They thought a war would strengthen the country’s military.
300
Why did Jefferson favor a laissez-faire attitude toward the nation’s economy?
A It reduced government spending.
B It promoted American-made goods.
C It lowered taxes on American goods.
D It lessened government interference.
D It lessened government interference.
300
What reason did Jefferson give for the Louisiana Purchase being constitutional?
A He argued that the Constitution allowed the President to make treaties and the Louisiana Purchase was part of a treaty.
B He claimed that the “necessary and proper” clause in the Constitution gave the President the power to buy land.
C He declared the purchase was in the best interest of the American people.
D He reasoned that the Constitution did not specifically forbid the President from buying land.
A He argued that the Constitution allowed the President to make treaties and the Louisiana Purchase was part of a treaty.
300
What was the Whiskey Rebellion fought over and how did the federal government respond?
Fought over 25% excise tax on whiskey (hurt commerce) --> Washington sent in troops to squash it
300
What are three precedents that state constitutions set for the US Constitution?
1) Restricted executive branch, 2) checks and balances, 3) separation of powers, 4) Bill of Rights
400
Why were northern states in favor of Hamilton’s protective tariff?
A The tariff protected northern manufacturers from paying any additional fees when exporting their products.
B The tariff allowed northern manufacturers to charge higher prices for their products.
C The tariff made products produced in the North less expensive than imported products.
D The tariff had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the South.
C The tariff made products produced in the North less expensive than imported products.
400
Why did Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans oppose policies that favored manufacturing
and trade?
A The Democratic Republicans felt manufacturing and trade posed a threat to slavery in
the South.
B The Democratic Republicans believed they would negatively affect American trade relations with other nations.
C The Democratic Republicans felt manufacturing and trade would corrupt the nation and give power only to the wealthy.
D The Democratic Republicans believed manufacturing and trade would reduce agricultural production and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods.
C The Democratic Republicans felt manufacturing and trade would corrupt the nation and give power only to the wealthy.
400
How did the election of 1796 increase political tensions?
A After the Revolution, women demanded an equal voice and vote in politics.
B President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy.
C Northerners were unhappy that southerners, who counted enslaved people as part of the population, had so much more representation in Congress.
D Farmers and shopkeepers were angry that the wealthy elite controlled the major leadership of the government.
B President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy.
400
Which river played an important role in the expeditions of Lewis and Clark?
A the Ohio River
B the Colorado River
C the Missouri River
D the Arkansas River
C the Missouri River
400
What were some goals of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
1) attack critics of the gov't, 2) weaken the Dem-Rep, 3) make it more difficult to become a citizen
400
Someone who supported a strong, national government
Federalist
500
How did Hamilton attempt to create a stable economic system? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A by cutting the federal budget
B by establishing a national bank
C by introducing a ban on imported goods
D by placing a tax on liquor
B by establishing a national bank
AND
C by introducing a ban on imported goods
500
How did Jefferson’s views differ from Hamilton’s? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A Jefferson wanted a smaller federal government.
B Jefferson wanted close ties with Britain rather than France.
C Jefferson supported policies that favored business leaders.
D Jefferson opposed the Bank of the United States.
A Jefferson wanted a smaller federal government.
AND
D Jefferson opposed the Bank of the United States.
500
Which of President Jefferson’s actions did NOT reflect his belief that the federal government had only those powers spelled out in the Constitution?
A the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
B the elimination of the whiskey tax
C the cutting of federal spending
D the reduction in the size of the U.S. Army
A the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
500
Read the excerpt.
“On October 20, 1803, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty by a vote of twenty-four to seven. The agreement, which provided for the purchase of the western half of the Mississippi River basin from France at a price of $15 million, or approximately four cents per acre, doubled the size of the country and paved the way for westward expansion beyond the Mississippi.”
Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States?
A Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.
B Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.
C Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
D By ratifying the treaty, the Senate confirmed that presidents have the power to purchase land.
C Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
500
Who wrote the Federalist papers? What purpose did they serve and were they successful?
Jay, Madison, and Hamilton; they were talking points for Federalists during arguments --> successful as anti-feds were forced to compromise
500
Guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark
Sacajawea
600
Read the excerpt.
“Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. . . . Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition. . .?”
—George Washington, Farewell Address
Which of the following statements BEST summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy as expressed in the excerpt?
A The United States can take advantage of Europe’s ambition.
B The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce.
C Europe’s interests are similar to those of the United States and should be supported if
they are threatened.
D The United States should not become involved in European politics.
D The United States should not become involved in European politics.
600
What was the main reason why Jefferson was opposed to a manufacturing economy?
A He believed that farming was a better way of life.
B He feared that manufacturing would concentrate power.
C He wanted the United States to be different from Britain.
D He distrusted cities and merchants.
B He feared that manufacturing would concentrate power.
600
Read the quotation.
“Our judges are as honest as other men, and not more so. They have, with others, the same passions for party, for power, and the privilege of their corps [group of people] . . . and their power the more dangerous as they are in office for life, and not responsible, as the other functionaries are, to the elective control.”
—Thomas Jefferson, letter to William Charles Jarvis, Sept. 28, 1820
This excerpt comes from a letter Jefferson wrote in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Marbury v. Madison. What was Jefferson’s greatest concern?
A He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
B He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.
C He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties.
D He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court.
A He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
600
What most infuriated Americans about the way that British ships interfered with American trading ships?
A impressment
B ignoring neutrality
C loss of profits from trade
D scorn for American power
A impressment
600
What were the three aspects of Hamilton's economic plans?
1) National Bank, 2) Taxes and duties, 3) National debt
600
George Washington warned about political division and what else in his "Farewell Address?"
Foreign Affairs