President Washington
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Thomas Jefferson
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James Monroe
100

Which 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.

100

The decision of Gibbons v. Ogden addressed the regulation of 

Interstate Commerce

100

The Democrat-Republicans believed in strong state governments and

A. ruled by the wealthy class.

B. a strong federal government.

C. a national bank.

D. rule by the people.

D. rule by the people.

100

The criticism of the Alien and Sedition Act violated which Constitutional issue

A. 3rd Amendment

B. 6th Amendment

C. 1st Amendment

D. 8th Amendment

1st Amendment

100

President James Monroe contributed to American foreign policy by

The United States would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of nations in the Western Hemisphere with the Monroe Doctrine.

200

All of the following were domestic problem faced by leaders during the early years of the Republic except

A. defining authority of the national government.

B. conducting war with Spain.

C. maintaining national security.

D. creating a stable economic system

B. conducting war with Spain.

200

The Supreme Court's decision interpret the constitutional principle of federalism because Maryland's state powers did not include the right to collect taxes from institutions created by the federal government. - McCullough v. Maryland 1819

But this is a tax on the operations of the bank, and is, consequently, a tax on the operation .....

200

Choose the important reasons the Louisiana Purchase was important to the United States. Select 3 correct answers.

A. expanded the nation's boundary to the Pacific Ocean

B. removed the French from North America

C. control the port of New Orleans

D. secured control of the Mississippi River


Removed the French from North America

Control the port of New Orleans

Secured control of the Mississippi River

200

How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the United States in world affairs?

A. European nations invited the U.S. to join the fight against Napoleon.

B. The United States was viewed as being the leader of the Eastern Hemisphere.

C. Foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage.

D. The United States established its identity as an independent and powerful nation.

The United States established its identity as an independent and powerful nation.

300

What was a major result of the Whiskey Rebellion?

A. The new government halted the production of whiskey.

B. People realized that the new government would execute violent protesters.

C. The new government proved too weak to respond in times of crisis.

D. People that the new government would not tolerate violent protest and had the power to enforce its laws.

People that the new government would not tolerate violent protest and had the power to enforce its laws.

300

The 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. promoted the importation of foreign goods.

C. promote the selling of American goods to Americans.

D. promote American cotton manufacturers.


C. promote the selling of American goods to Americans.

300

Madison and Jefferson disagreed with Hamilton's plan for a national bank because

A. they did not think that Southern states should be responsible for the debts of Northern states.

B. they thought the Constitution did not give Congress the power to create a bank.

C. they believed that states should handle their own wartime debts.

D. they believed that only poor people would benefit from a national bank.

B. they thought the Constitution did not give Congress the power to create a bank.

300

What is Free Enterprise? Select 4.

Limited government interferences in businesses

Prices determined by supply and demand

Economic system of trade that helped European countries make money by using the colonies

American replaced the mercantilist economy with

The consumers control what is bought and sold through supply and demand, prices, products, and trade partners

Limited government interferences in businesses

Prices determined by supply and demand

American replaced the mercantilist economy with

The consumers control what is bought and sold through supply and demand, prices, products, and trade partners

400

The agreement signed between the United States and Britain stating Britain would leave the Ohio River Valley and stop seizing American ships is known as which foreign policy -

A. the Treaty of Greenville.

B. Jay's Treaty.

C. Pinckney's Treaty.

D. the Treaty of Paris.


B. Jay's Treaty.

400

Which of the following is the most correct viewpoint of a War Hawk?

A. Led by John Calhoun, who wanted the War Hawks to serve as guides for the British in Canada

B. Led by Aaron Burr, who wanted to conquer opposing tribes in the War of 1812

C. Led by Henry Clay, who pushed for the U.S. to go to war with Britain

D. Led by Northerners, who wanted to help the Native Americans join forces with the British

C. Led by Henry Clay, who pushed for the U.S. to go to war with Britain

500

Describe the XYZ Affair.

U.S. diplomats were asked for bribes to meet with French officials because the U.S. wanted the interference with cargo ships to stop.