Unit 4

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100

What is an excise tax?

a tax on the production or sale of a product.

200

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion? A. Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey. B. Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey. C. The government would not allow the trade of whiskey. D. The government made the production of whiskey illegal.

Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.

300

Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion? A. He feared the citizens would start another revolution. B. He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors. C. He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority. D. He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader.

C. He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority.

400

All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the A. Department of War. B. Department of State. C. Treasury Department. D. Education Department.

D. Education Department.

500

All of these occurred in President Washington’s administration except A. the nation was at peace. B. the country grew in size. C. political parties were eliminated. D. cabinet members were selected.

C. political parties were eliminated.

2

100

Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties? A. how to divide the nation's wealth equally B. how many terms a president should serve in office C. how large and powerful the military should be D. how large and powerful the federal government should be

D. how large and powerful the federal government should be

200

What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address? A. Pay taxes without complaint. B. Support the revolution in France. C. Do not address the president with royal titles. D. Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.

D. Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.

300

What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation? A. a strong economy B. agricultural growth C. a partnership with France D. powerful state governments

A. a strong economy

400

Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution? A. They believed democracy was worth the fight. B. They admired the orderliness of the revolution. C. They admired the strength of the French monarchy. D. They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France

A. They believed democracy was worth the fight.

500

Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain? A. They feared their military power. B. They depended on their business. C. They wanted to be protected by them. D. They hoped to move there someday.

B. They depended on their business.

3

100

According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country’s interests? A. It would eliminate the need for taxes. B. It would provide loans to businesspeople. C. It would create jobs for U.S. citizens. D. It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money.

B. It would provide loans to businesspeople.

200

Based on the states’ rights theory of the Constitution, what does each state have the authority to do? A. nullify federal law B. choose the president C. rewrite the Bill of Rights D. increase the number of U.S. senators

A. nullify federal law

300

Republicans believed that the U.S. economy should be based on A. trade. B. business. C. agriculture. D. manufacturing.

C. agriculture.

400

Which of these was one of the ways Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts? A. as a tool to remove political parties B. as a way to increase citizen's rights C. as an attack on the right of free speech D. as a necessity to keep order in the new nation

C. as an attack on the right of free speech

500

As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington’s foreign policy? A. aggression B. isolationism C. colonial expansion D. alliance expansion

B. isolationism

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100

.) Which of these events led to the addition of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution? A. the election of 1800 B. the Whiskey Rebellion C. the Alien and Sedition Acts D. the establishment of a national bank

A. the election of 1800

200

Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of President Adams? A. attacks on U.S. ships B. refusal of France to pay loans C. Spanish invasion of the country D. British policies toward African Americans

A. attacks on U.S. ships

300

Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution? A. Fighting in France ended. B. Slaves were able to vote for the first time. C. Serious differences were resolved without violence. D. Those who opposed his election moved out of the country. Applying Social Studies Skills

C. Serious differences were resolved without violence.

400

What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796? A. The United States bought land from Spain. B. The British agreed to support the French Revolution. C. The United States reserved land for American Indians. D. The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley.

D. The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley.

500

Which of these was an important achievement of John Adams’s administration? A. The nation was at peace. B. The country grew in size. C. The Federalist Party grew strong. D. The alliances with other countries were strengthened.

A. The nation was at peace.

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100

After going to war with each other, why did Great Britain and France seize U.S. merchant ships? A. They hoped to force the United States into the war. B. They hoped the United States would become their ally. C. They wanted the United States to pay a ransom for their ships. D. They hoped to prevent the United States from supplying their enemy.

D. They hoped to prevent the United States from supplying their enemy.

200

Which slogan portrayed the U.S. response to the XYZ Affair? A. Free trade and sailors' rights! B. No taxation without representation! C. Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute! D. First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen!

C. Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!

300

Who was hurt most by Jefferson’s embargo on trade? A. France B. Great Britain C. North African pirates D. American sea workers

D. American sea workers

400

What could have prevented the Battle of New Orleans? A. stronger armies B. better leadership C. faster communication D. thoughtful negotiations

C. faster communication

500

What was a goal of the Monroe Doctrine? A. to put an end to attacks on U.S. ships B. to warn against impressment of U.S. sailors C. to encourage foreign trade with European merchants D. to prevent European interference in North and South America

D. to prevent European interference in North and South America