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Order in the Court
Political Parties
Westward Expansion
War. What is it good for?
100
In his farewell address, George Washington warned against the dangers of A. a French Alliance B. political parties C. a Native American Treaty D. British Impressment
What are political parties
100
One of the most important powers of the Supreme Court today is A. impeachment B. declare war C. appoint federal judges D. judicial review
What is D. judicial review
100
Federalists were supported by all of the following EXCEPT A. merchants B. workers who depended on manufacturing and trade for their jobs C. property owners D. farmers
What are D. farmers
100
From which foreign nation did the U.S. purchase Louisiana? A. Spain B. Great Britain C. France D. Haiti
What is C. France
100
Which of the following was a result of the War of 1812? A. The U.S. agreed to remain neutral in European wars B. Americans felt a new sense of national pride C. A large section of Canada became part of the U.S. D. New England left the Union
What is B. Americans felt a new sense of national pride
200
In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against becoming involved in European affairs because A. he opposed foreign trade B. France was too weak to aid the U.S. in battle C. he did not want the U.S. to be dragged in to war D. the British in the Northwest Territory were allies
What is C. he did not want the U.S. to be dragged in to war
200
The precedent set in the case of ________ gave the Supreme Court the right to decide whether laws passed by congress were constitutional A. Ogden v. Gibbons B. McCullock v. Maryland C. Marbury v. Madison D. Brown v. Board of Education
What is C. Marbury v. Madison
200
According to the Republicans, what did the Sedition Act violate? A. the First Amendment B. The Third Amendment C. The Alien Acts D. the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions
What is A. the First Amendment
200
What land form is named after the explorer, Zebulon Pike? A. Pike's Peak B. Zeb River C. Zebulon Mountain D. Pike's Lake
What is A. Pike's Peak
200
Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" after watching the battle at A. Fort Necessity B. Fort McHenry C. Fort Sumter D. Fort Ticonderoga
What is B. Fort McHenry
300
Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion A. led to a reduction of the excise tax B. supported the doctrine of the states' rights C. proved the strength of the national government D. confirmed the rights of individuals to protest unfair laws
What is C. proved the strength of the national government
300
Which of the following Supreme Court decisions upheld the Congressional power of regulating interstate commerce? A. Marbury v. Madison B. McCullogh v. Maryland C. Dartmouth College v. Woodward D. Gibbons v. Ogden
What is D. Gibbons v. Ogden
300
What other issue divided Republicans and Federalists during John Adam's presidency? A. treatment of Native Americans B. Jay's treaty C. the Alien Acts D. western expansion
What is C. the Alien Acts
300
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Lewis and Clark expedition? A. information about plant and animal life in the West B. a reluctance to explore more of the Louisiana Territory C. increased knowledge about Native American cultures D. a map showing a new route to the Pacific Ocean
What is B. a reluctance to explore more of the Louisiana Territory
300
Which of the following warned European nations to stay out of Latin American affairs? A. the American System B. the Adam-Onis Treaty C. the Monroe Doctrine D. the Tariff of 1828
What is C. the Monroe Doctrine
400
How did Thomas Jefferson end the Sedition Act when he took office? A. he founded a newspaper to publish information about the executive branch B. he released people who had been imprisoned under the Sedition Act C. he signed a bill authorizing special privileges for newspaper editors and reporters D. he supported the passage of a "freedom of the press" bill in Congress
What is B. he released people who had been imprisoned under the Sedition Act
400
Which of the following is an example of judicial review? A. Congress votes to approve a Supreme Court appointment B. A newspaper editorial criticizes a Supreme Court decision C. A decision by a lower court is appealed to the Supreme Court D. The Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution
What is D. The Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution
400
Why did the North and South have different attitudes toward higher tariffs? A. The North had better roads and canals B. Northern ports were closer to Europe C. The South had far fewer factories D. Prices of goods were always lower in the South
What is C. The South had far fewer factories
400
What agreement resulted in the U.S. taking possession of Florida? A. Gibbons v. Ogden B. the Adams-Onis Treaty C. McCullough v. Maryland D. the Monroe Doctrine
What is B. the Adams-Onis Treaty
400
Which of the following was a result of the War of 1812? A. the U.S. agreed to remain neutral in European wars B. The U.S. and Britain agreed to stop fighting C. The border between Canada and the U.S. was redrawn D. New England states left the Union
What is B. the U.S. and Britain agreed to stop fighting.
500
Who did Thomas Jefferson defeat in the election of 1800 to become president? A. Aaron Burr B. Henry Clay C. John Adams D. Stephen Decatur
What is C. John Adams
500
What court case declared that the state of Georgia's laws "can have no force" within Cherokee territory? A. Cherokee Nation v. George B. Worcester v. Georgia C. Marbury v. Madison D. Gibbons v. Ogden
What is B. Worcester v. Georgia
500
The Federalists, who believed the educated and wealthy should lead, were led by who? A. Thomas Jefferson B. James Madison C. George Washington D. Alexander Hamilton
What is D. Alexander Hamilton
500
Why did Thomas Jefferson struggle with the decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory? A. The Constitution doesn't state that the President has the power to buy land from a foreign country B. The U.S. didn't have enough money C. Congress advised against expanding West D. Because not much was known about the land, it was a risky investment
What is A. the Constitution doesn't state that the President has the power to buy land from a foreign country
500
What was one way Jefferson responded to the impressment of American sailors? A. He asked Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1807 B. The U.S. joined France in its war against Britain C. The U.S. paid tribute to the Barbary States D. U.S. ships seized foreign sailors
What is A. He asked Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1807
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