George Washington
What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
A. a partnership with France
B. agricultural growth
C. powerful state governments
D. a strong economy
D. a strong economy
What addition to the United States during Thomas Jefferson's presidency motivated the expedition of Lewis and Clark?
A. Florida Territory
B. NorthWest Territory
C. Louisiana Territory
D. SouthWest Territory
C. Louisiana Territory
Which of these events led to the addition of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution?
A. the election of 1800
B. the Alien and Sedition Acts
C. the establishment of a national bank
D. the Whiskey Rebellion
A. the election of 1800
From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the MOST support in the election of 1828?
A. rich upper-class
B. common people
C. American Indians
D. republicans
B. common people
Why did Southerners want Native American lands in southeastern states such like Alabama in the 1830s?
A. The southeastern coastline held many natural harbors for shipping.
B. Southeastern soil was excellent for cultivating wheat.
C. Southeastern mountains held an abundance of coal.
D. The southeastern climate was perfect for starting large cotton plantations.
D. The southeastern climate was perfect for starting large cotton plantations.
All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the
A. Department of State
B. Department of Education
C. Treasury Department
D. Department of War
B. Department of Education
Causes: British Impressment of American Sailors. British support of American Indians in the North West Territory.
Effect: Treaty of Ghent
A. Civil War
B. American Revolution
C. War of 1812
D. Boston Massacre
C. War of 1812
Which landmark Supreme Court case established the concept of implied powers?
A. Marbury v. Madison
B. Gibbons v. Ogden
C. McCulloch v. Maryland
D. Worcester v. Georgia
C. McCulloch v. Maryland
What was the nullification crisis during Andrew Jackson's Presidency?
A. South Carolina refused to pay Federal taxes.
B. North Carolina refused to pay Federal taxes.
C. Georgia refused to pay Federal taxes.
D. Florida refused to pay Federal taxes.
A. South Carolina refused to pay Federal taxes.
Why did many Americans feel justified taking Native American and Mexican territories during westward expansion?
A. the philosophy of Manifest Destiny
B. the philosophy of Federalists
C. the philosophy of the Second Great Awakening
D. the philosophy of the Monroe Doctrine
A. the philosophy of Manifest Destiny
Which presidential tradition did Washington begin during his administration?
A. converting rooms inside the White House for offices
B. selecting the sitting vice president
C. delivering the State of the Union address in writing
D. serving only two terms
D. serving only two terms
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 federal government should be
D. how large and powerful the military should be
C. how large and powerful the federal government should be
What was the main result of the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia Supreme Court case?
A. The Supreme Court allowed the Cherokee Nation to keep its tribal lands
B. The Supreme Court decided that the Cherokee Nation belonged to the state
C. The Supreme Court decided that the Cherokee Nation was a foreign country
D. Supreme Court denied the Cherokee Nation the right to sue in federal courts
D. Supreme Court denied the Cherokee Nation the right to sue in federal courts
The Indian Removal Act involved Native Americans giving up their land in exchange for:
A. a permanent peace treaty and their choice of other land
B. new lands farther to the west.
C. the choice of living peacefully with settlers.
D. payments in money and goods.
B. new lands farther to the west.
Why did settlers during the California Gold Rush encounter high prices for goods and services?
A. Goods were readily available.
B. Stores required gold for payment.
C. The number of people created high demand.
D. The profits from gold were lower than expected.
C. The number of people created high demand.
Which recommendation did George Washington make in his Farewell Address?
A. The United States should assist in foreign democratic revolutions.
B. The United States should avoid long-term foreign alliances.
C. The United States should invite long-term foreign investment.
D. The United States should seek new foreign territories.
B. The United States should avoid long-term foreign alliances.
What was one effects of the Alien and Sedition Acts on U.S. society?
A. The Supreme Court established judicial review
B. The laws were used to arrest opponents(critics) including anewspaper editor
C. The laws were used to deport British residents
D. After a public outcry, President Adams vetoed the laws
B. The laws were used to arrest opponents(critics) including anewspaper editor
McCulloch v. Maryland said the U.S. can operate a National Bank. How did it affect the states?
A. States could not stop the Federal government from taking implied powers.
B. States could have their own constitutions that governed their territory.
C. States could stop the Federal government from taking implied powers.
D. States could not have their own constitutions.
A. States could not stop the Federal government from taking implied powers.
What was the result of the spoils system during the presidency of Andrew Jackson?
A. elected officials rewarded their supporters with government jobs
B. federal laws being nullified by the states
C. the end of political corruption in government
D. all free males were given the right to vote
A. elected officials rewarded their supporters with government jobs
Why was the Gadsden Purchase essential to the economic future of the United States?
A. It allowed the United States to sell southwestern territories.
B. It allowed the U.S. to build the southern transcontinental railroad.
C. It allowed the United States to increase trade along the United States and Mexican border.
D. It allowed the United States to fund the military to stop Native American attacks along the Mexican border.
B. It allowed the U.S. to build the southern transcontinental railroad.
Why are Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton's jobs during George Washington's presidency historically significant?
A. They reinforced the principle of separation of powers.
B. They demonstrated the importance of checks and balances.
C. They established the precedent for the Cabinet.
D. They established the roles for the leaders of Congress.
C. They established the precedent for the Cabinet.
How did Jefferson deal with Great Britain and France seizing America ships?
A. He allied with the French to fight the British.
B. He allied with the British to fight the French.
C. He impressed British solider forcing them to fight for the Americans against Tripoli.
D. He placed an embargo on all nations trading with the US.
D. He placed an embargo on all nations trading with the US.
What effect did decisions in the cases, McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and Gibson v. Ogden (1824) have on the government?
A. Established an Electoral College system.
B. Native Americans don't have the power to sue the federal government.
C. Strengthened the power of the federal government over the states.
D. African Americans do not have the power to sue the federal government.
C. Strengthened the power of the federal government over the states.
Which of the following issues was central to the Nullification Crisis of 1832—1833?
A. laissez faire
B. states’ rights
C. due process
D. women’s rights
B. states’ rights
"54' 40 OR FIGHT!" was a slogan about acquiring which territory?
A. Kansas Territory
B. Florida Territory
C. Oregon Territory
D. Texas Territory
C. Oregon Territory