Column 1
Who was the 1st president of the United States?
George Washington
Who was the 2nd president of the United States?
John Adams
Who was the 3rd president of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the 4th president of the United States?
James Madison
Who was the 5th president of the United States?
James Monroe
What problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
A. Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
B. The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.
C. Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.
D. The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger Constitution.
B. The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.
The decision of Gibbons v. Ogden addressed?
the regulation of interstate commerce (trade between states)
The Monroe Doctrine
He compromised to move the nations capital to the South- Washington D.C.
Which treaty was signed by the Americans and the British which stated the British would leave the Ohio River Valley and stop seizing American ships?
Jay's Treaty
Which party was established by Thomas Jefferson, wanted a strong state government and believed in the people ruling?
The Democrat-Republican Party
Which statement would Jefferson most likely agree with?
A. "The Constitution should be strictly interpreted to prevent government abuse"
B. "A strong federal government would protect indivudual freedom"
C. "The formation of political parties would lead to disaster."
D. "The United States should establish strong ties to Britain in order to promote trade."
A. "The Constitution should be strictly interpreted to prevent goverment abuse."
Which party was established by Alexander Hamilton, wanted a strong federal government, and believed the wealthy/educated should rule?
The Federalist party
All of the following were domestic problems faced by leaders during the early years of the Republic except:
A. Defining authority of the national government
B. Conducting a war against Spain
C. Maintaining national security
D. Creating a stable economic system
B. Conducting a war against Spain
One reason Hamilton supported tariffs was to raise revenue for the government and the other was to
A. Punish the selling of American goods to Europeans
B. Promote the importation of foreign goods
C. Promote the selling of American goods
D. Promote American cotton manufacturers
C. Promote the selling of American goods
British impressment of soldiers and British providing aid to the Native Americans resulted in what event?
The War of 1812
The Alien and Sedition acts are a direct violation on which amendment? And what does that amendment guarantee?
1st amendment - freedom of speech
The Louisiana Purchase was important because of all of the following except:
A. Expanded the nation's boundary to the Pacific Ocean
B. Removed the French from North America
C. Control of the port of New Orleans
D. Secured control of the Mississippi River
The XYZ affair occurred when?
U.S. diplomates were asked for bribes by French officials to stop attacking U.S. cargo ships
The Supreme Court principle of Judicial Review was established by ______? Judicial Review is the principle that determines if laws and actions are ______________?
John Marshall; Constitutional or Unconstitutional
The Whiskey Rebellion was a domestic problem that indicated to the American public what?
That the Federal government would not tolerate violent protests and had the power to enforce its laws
Which term correctly identifies Mercantilism?
A. Limited government interference in business
B. Prices determined by supply and demand
C. Economic system of trade that helped European countries make money by using their colonies
D. America replaced their mercantilist economy with
E. The consumers control what is bought and sold through supply and demand, prices, products, and trade partners.
C. Economic system of trade that helped European countries make money by using their colonies
Hamilton's financial plan included 4 parts, what are they?
1. Create a national bank
2. Establish the Whiskey Tax
3. Establish a Protective Tariff
4. Pay off War Debt
Correctly match Washingtons Cabinet
1. Thomas Jefferson A. Dept of War
2. Alexander Hamilton B. State Department
3. Edmund Randolph C. Dept of Treasury
4. Henry Knox D. Attorney General
Thomas Jefferson - State Department
Alexander Hamilton - Dept of Treasury
Edmund Randolph - Attorney General
Henry Knox - Dept of War