Washington’s Farewell Address
What major concern did George Washington warn about in his Farewell Address?
Political parties dividing the nation
What was the main goal of the Jay Treaty?
A. Gain land from France
B. Avoid war with Britain
C. Punish Spain
D. Support Native Americans
B. Avoid war with Britain
What law passed under Adams made it illegal to criticize the government?
Sedition Act
Who was the U.S. President during the War of 1812?
James Madison
What does "foreign policy" refer to?
How a country interacts with other nations
Why did Washington advise the U.S. to stay neutral in foreign affairs?
To avoid unnecessary conflict
What was Pinckney’s Treaty important for?
U.S. access to the Mississippi River
What political party did Thomas Jefferson help found?
A. Federalists
B. Whigs
C. Democratic-Republicans
D. Green Party
C. Democratic-Republicans
What was one result of the War of 1812?
A. The U.S. lost territory
B. Increased national pride
C. Slavery was ended
D. France gained land
B. Increased national pride
What does "neutrality" mean?
Not taking any side in a conflict
What issue did Washington link with national unity and morality?
Religion
What was Citizen Genet trying to do in America?
A. Encourage neutrality
B. Start a new colony
C. Get American help for France
D. End slavery
C. Get American help for France
What foreign policy event tested Jefferson’s ideals?
A. War of 1812
B. Alien and Sedition Acts
C. Louisiana Purchase
D. Monroe Doctrine
C. Louisiana Purchase
Which American anthem was written during the War of 1812?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is a treaty?
A written agreement between countries
Which of these best reflects Washington’s view on alliances?
A. Long-term alliances are key to success
B. Foreign alliances make us stronger
C. Avoid permanent alliances
D. The U.S. should join all foreign conflicts
C. Avoid permanent alliances
Which of the following was a domestic issue Washington faced?
A. Attacks from Canada
B. National debt and the Whiskey Rebellion
C. Floods in New York
D. Poor climate policies
B. National debt and the Whiskey Rebellion
Why did Jefferson struggle with the Louisiana Purchase?
A. It was too small
B. It conflicted with his belief in limited government
C. It gave power to Spain
D. It reduced U.S. farmland
B. It conflicted with his belief in limited government
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
What does the term “domestic” mean in history?
Inside a country
What historical document did Washington’s Farewell Address most influence?
Monroe Doctrine
What best describes the XYZ Affair?
A. A secret U.S. treaty with Spain
B. A conflict over land rights
C. French diplomats demanded bribes from Americans
D. A British attack on U.S. soil
C. French diplomats demanded bribes from Americans
What was impressment?
Forcing sailors into a foreign navy
Who became a national hero after the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
What was one effect of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
A. Encouraged immigration
B. Protected the First Amendment
C. Limited free speech and targeted immigrants
D. Promoted democracy
C. Limited free speech and targeted immigrants