Fall Semester History Quiz

According to Federalist party leaders, the ______ Acts, passed in 1798, would protect the nation's security.

What is Mr. Ervin's favorite artist we listen to in class?

In which year did Arkansas become a territory? A state?

What group of people would’ve most likely supported the Federalist party?

"No slip will go unnoticed". In this quote, George Washington was talking about how everything he did would become a

For the majority of their expedition, what mode of transportation did the Corps of Discovery use?

The War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of ___.

Why did they move Arkansas’ capital to Little Rock instead of keeping it at Arkansas Post?

What was the name of the civil uprising against the tax on Whiskey and President Washington led 12,000 troops to stop

Sacajawea was a guide who was very important to the ___ (name of expedition).

What group of people would’ve most likely supported the Demcratic Republican party?

From 1800-1803, how many countries flags flew over Arkansas?

What state did Jackson send the military because they nullified his Tariff in 1832?

What accomplishment did Jefferson leave off of his gravestone?

___ are people who live in the country, but are not citizens.

An ___ is a relationship or union formed for mutual benefit.

Who was the French ruler that had plans for an empire in the Americas, but eventually sold a vast territory to the US?

What party did Jackson and his supporters create after the Election of 1824?

If a state law contradicts (goes against) a federal law, the ___ law will be used.

A group of advisers to the President is known as the ___ .

What major trade center is located at the mouth of the Mississippi river?

People are given government jobs as a reward for supporting the winner in the campaign. What is this system called?

The study or skill of making and drawing maps

The main job of the executive branch (the President) is to carry out the laws the ___ branch makes.

What would come to serve as a clear warning for European nations to keep out of the Americas?

The election of 1800 was decided by the ____ and the ____ was passed to prevent there being a tie for President.

George Washington urged Americans to stay neutral in foreign affairs. What did he mean by this?

What Amendment is your right to keep and bear arms?

Jefferson believed that ______ control of Louisiana Terr. would increase trade along the Mississippi River.

The ___ limits the power of the government and protects the rights of individual people.

Which battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero and eventually helped him win the presidency?

What is Mr. Ervin doing over Christmas break?

What Amendment protects your right to religion, or no religion at all?

Andrew Jackson's childhood was filled with

From which harbor did Francis Scott Key, author of the Star-Spangled Banner, watch while the British bombed the fort

What is Mr. Ervin's favorite hobby

Instead of traveling around to gain support in today's elections, how did candidates campaign for the election of 1800?

A ___ is a settlement of a disagreement reached by each side giving up some what it wants in order to reach an agreement

What Amendment protects the right of the press?

The Democratic-Republicans (the party of Jefferson) believed in strong state governments and rule by ___. (which group)

Many Americans agreed with George Washington’s belief that _______ were harmful to good government.

What did Jackson call the Election of 1824?