Washington
Which of these was a precedent set by the first President of the United States, George Washington?
A) the popular election of the President
B) the tradition of only serving two terms
C) naming nine Justices to the Supreme Court
D) addressing the Chief Executive as as "Your Highness"
B) the tradition of only serving two terms
The XYZ Affair (1797) led to near formal war with
A) Canada.
B) England.
C) France.
D) Germany.
C) France.
The Louisiana Purchase of 1803
A) was a major cause of the Spanish-American War.
B) pushed the Spanish below the Rio Grande in North America.
C) resulted in increased conflict between the U.S. and France.
D) almost doubled the area of the U.S. and gave it control of the Mississippi River.
D) almost doubled the area of the U.S. and gave it control of the Mississippi River.
The United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812 because
A) the British navy sank an American warship.
B) British companies refused to pay debts to US banks.
C) the British claimed rights to the territory of California.
D) the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.
D) the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.
During George Washington's presidency, what was the major reason for conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
A) Washington’s decision not to get involved in the revolution in France
B) the distribution of power between the judicial branch and the legislative branch
C) Hamilton’s objection to Jefferson’s strict interpretation of the Constitution
D) the U.S. government’s decision to remain neutral in the war between France and Britain
C) Hamilton’s objection to Jefferson’s strict interpretation of the Constitution
Political parties appeared in the United States shortly after the Constitution was adopted because
A) Washington disliked Jefferson.
B) Great Britain had a two-party system.
C) the Constitution provides for a two-party system.
D) differences arose over political and economic issues.
D) differences arose over political and economic issues.
A protective tariff is intended to protect the
A) consumer from higher prices on foreign goods.
B) consumer from higher priced goods produced within the country.
C) manufacturer from higher prices on materials produced within the country.
D) manufacturer or farmer from lower priced goods imported into the country.
D) manufacturer or farmer from lower priced goods imported into the country.
The War of 1812 resulted in
A) Great Britain gaining control of Canada.
B) the United States gaining control of Spain.
C) the United States maintaining its previous strength.
D) Great Britain agreed to end the practice of impressment.
C) the United States maintaining its previous strength.
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson disagreed over the proposed “National Bank” based on which issue?
A) which executive department would be responsible for running it
B) the wisdom of staffing such an institution with immigrants from Britain
C) how much in additional taxes would be levied on citizens of the United States
D) whether or not the Constitution gives the national government the power to establish the bank
D) whether or not the Constitution gives the national government the power to establish the bank
Which of these BEST describes the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
A) They prevented people from becoming citizens of the United States.
B) They provided a means to safely protect the country from French invasion.
C) They were meant to punish the Federalists who supported the National Bank.
D) They were aimed at people who were criticizing President Adams' foreign policy.
D) They were aimed at people who were criticizing President Adams' foreign policy.
The Election of 1800 was significant because it
A) played a major role in America's acquisition of the Louisiana Territory in 1803.
B) was the first peaceful transition of political power between opposing parties in U.S. history.
C) gave the Federalists control of the executive and legislative branches of the United States government.
D) marked the beginning of the era known as "Jacksonian Democracy" and the push to settle the western territories.
B) was the first peaceful transition of political power between opposing parties in U.S. history.
On December 24, 1814, The Treaty of Ghent was signed between the U.S. and Great Britain, ending the War of 1812. Which statement BEST describes the outcome of the War of 1812?
A) Great Britain won control of Florida and Louisiana.
B) The United States won control of Canada from Britain.
C) American businesses became dependent on imports from Britain.
D) Both sides agreed to return things to the way they were before the war.
D) Both sides agreed to return things to the way they were before the war.
The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history MAINLY because
A) the states proved that they could nullify federal laws.
B) the forces of prohibition achieved a ban on alcoholic beverages.
C) the states were able to pass legislation reversing a national tax.
D) the federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land.
D) the federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land.
When studying the Constitution and early United States History, the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 can be viewed as a violation of which of these?
A) Checks and Balances
B) Popular Sovereignty
C) the Fifth Amendment
D) the First Amendment
D) the First Amendment
The city of New Orleans was an important factor in Thomas Jefferson's desire to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France. Which of these is a primary reason for Jefferson's desire?
A) New Orleans was key to accessing and controlling trade on the Mississippi River.
B) Jefferson was concerned that New Orleans would fall into the hands of Great Britain.
C) New Orleans was important to keeping a balance of "free" and "slave" areas in the country.
D) Jefferson need to be assured that French culture would be limited and eventually eliminated here.
A) New Orleans was key to accessing and controlling trade on the Mississippi River.
Why was the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 sometimes thought of as a "meaningless" American victory?
A) Andrew Jackson was killed during it.
B) The United States lost the War of 1812.
C) It occurred after the end of the War of 1812.
D) The U.S. surrendered the city to Britain after the war.
C) It occurred after the end of the War of 1812.
Which of these BEST describes the advice George Washington gave Americans about relationships with foreign powers in his Farewell Address?
A) America should align itself with one foreign nation permanently.
B) America should never align itself with Britain in any international disagreements.
C) America should form permanent alliances of peace with as many foreign nations as possible.
D) America should form temporary alliances with foreign nations only in extraordinary emergencies.
D) America should form temporary alliances with foreign nations only in extraordinary emergencies.
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial?
A) They were passed over President Adams' veto.
B) Many thought they violated the Constitution.
C) They failed to arrest any people they targeted.
D) They were the first laws made under the new Constitution.
B) Many thought they violated the Constitution.
In 1805, disputes with Barbary pirates, the capture of US sailors, and the payment of high tribute in exchange for ransom forced Jefferson to war with which city?
A) Rome, Italy
B) Paris, France
C) Tripoli, Libya
D) Beijing, China
C) Tripoli, Libya
The Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of
A) the federal control of interstate commerce.
B) supremacy of the national government.
C) checks and balances.
D) judicial review.
D) judicial review.