Which statement represents the political views of Thomas Jefferson?

A strong federal government threatens the rights of the states.

Why did the House of Representatives decide the presidential election of 1800?

Each elector cast one vote for Thomas Jefferson and one vote for Aaron Burr

Why was the Battle of New Orleans so important in the War of 1812?

Being on the Mississippi River made New Orleans’ important for trade

The quote “we owe allegiance to no crown” means:

Americans are not loyal to any king

The following are all ways that Jefferson wanted to reduce government expenses to reduce federal power except:

Allow many Federalists to keep their government jobs

How was United States neutrality challenged during Washington’s presidency?

Britain and France seized cargoes from United States ships.

Name one way that Jefferson tried to reduce government expenses to reduce federal power.

Reduce the number of government employees.

Name one way that Jefferson wanted to ease party disputes.

Pay off state debt using federal money.

Sacagawea’s contribution to the Lewis and Clark expedition was

to interpret for Native Americans they met

How does the author feel about the USA based on this picture?

The author feels proud and the US will fight in the War of 1812

What effect did policy disputes in the 1790s have on American government?

They tried to build support for their views by organizing political parties

Which statement BEST describes a major result of the Whiskey Rebellion?

People realized that the new government would not tolerate violent protests

Based on the image how does the author feel about the British?

We should not be allies with the British

Which statement BEST summarizes how President Adams reacted to the crisis with France?

Adams strengthened the navy but kept the nation out of a war.

Which of the following BEST explains why American leaders formed political parties?

to organize support for their views

Which of the following could be said about President Washington during his first term?

He set examples that are still followed by presidents today.

Why did the French Revolution lose support in the United States?

Radicals in France had executed thousands of people in the name of reform.

Which of the following choices would be the best title for this chart?

Jefferson’s goals as president

Jefferson wrote this letter to Abigail Adams after the decision of Marbury v. Madison to explain:

His disappointment about the decision.

Which of the following statements would Alexander Hamilton be most likely to agree with?

The US should establish strong ties to Britain in order to promote trade.

Why did President Washington want the nation to remain neutral in foreign wars?

He did not want to disrupt United States relations with other countries.

Based on the image, what is the point of having the angel in the picture?

The angel is showing her support of the man and America in the war

How did Alexander Hamilton plan to reduce the national debt?

by buying up Revolutionary War bonds and issuing new ones

Which of the following would be the best title for this image?

America’s honorable war against Great Britain

Which of the following best describes the Louisiana Purchase?

It doubled the size of the United States.

What did many people fear would happen if political parties formed in the United States?

Political divisions would threaten national unity.

Which of the following precedents did President Washington set at the beginning of his first term?

He named well-known, talented leaders to head government departments.

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1
Which of the following groups decided who won the presidential election of 1800?
the people
the electoral college
the Supreme Court
the House of Representatives
2
Which statement represents the political views of Thomas Jefferson?
A strong federal government threatens the rights of the states.
the United States should favor ties with Britain over ties with France.
For govt to work effectively, the Constitution must be loosely interpreted.
the United States should encourage manufacturing and the growth of cities
3
Why did the House of Representatives decide the presidential election of 1800?
John Adams refused to accept the decision of the Electoral College
Neither Federalists or Republicans won a clear majority of the popular vote
Members of Congress didn't agree with the decision of the Electoral College
Each elector cast one vote for Thomas Jefferson and one vote for Aaron Burr
4
Why was the Battle of New Orleans so important in the War of 1812?
Being on the Mississippi River made New Orleans’ important for trade
very populated city
New Orleans was the capitol of the Louisiana Territory
President Thomas Jefferson was located there
5
Which major port city was acquired in the Louisiana Purchase?
Boston
New Orleans
Charleston
New York
6
The quote “we owe allegiance to no crown” means:
Great Britain is not loyal to any king
Americans are not loyal to any king
The pledge of allegiance should be said in American schools
Americans should pledge allegiance to Great Britain
7
The following are all ways that Jefferson wanted to reduce government expenses to reduce federal power except:
Allow many Federalists to keep their government jobs
Eliminate all federal taxes
Cut the number of government employees
Shrink the military
8
How was United States neutrality challenged during Washington’s presidency?
American merchants continued to trade with Britain and France.
Britain and France seized cargoes from United States ships.
Most Americans wanted to abandon neutrality and declare war on Britain
Chief Justice John Jay refused to negotiate a treaty with Britain.
9
Which is the only ocean that the United States bordered in 1803?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
10
Name one way that Jefferson tried to reduce government expenses to reduce federal power.
Reduce the number of government employees.
Increase all federal taxes.
Allow Federalists to keep their jobs.
Increase military spending.
11
Name one way that Jefferson wanted to ease party disputes.
Pay off state debt using federal money.
Shrink the military
Decrease Federalists’ roles in the government.
Increase taxes
12
Reducing federal power and easing party disputes were all part of what big topic?
The fight against Washington
Goals and Policies of Presidents
Jefferson’s Revolution
The Actions of Adams
13
Sacagawea’s contribution to the Lewis and Clark expedition was
keep notes for a book about their travels
to package and send plant samples back to Jefferson
to keep them company as they traveled
to interpret for Native Americans they met
14
How does the author feel about the USA based on this picture?
The author feels that USA should be an ally of Constitutional Monarchy
The author feels the US will lose the War of 1812
The author feels proud and the US will fight in the War of 1812
The author feels the War of 1812 will be a waste of time
15
What effect did policy disputes in the 1790s have on American government?
Leaders in every state agreed to support Alexander Hamilton’s programs.
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson resigned from the Cabinet.
They tried to build support for their views by organizing political parties
Newspapers called on political leaders to end their disagreements.
16
Which Branch gained power in the court case of Marbury v. Madison?
None
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
17
Which statement BEST describes a major result of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The new government proved too weak to respond in times of crisis.
People realized that the new government would not tolerate violent protests
People realized that the new government would execute violent protesters.
The new government halted the production of whiskey.
18
Based on the image how does the author feel about the British?
We should not be allies with the British
We should remain neutral with the British
The British should pledge allegiance to the flag
We should be allies with the British
19
Which statement BEST summarizes how President Adams reacted to the crisis with France?
To avoid war, Adams ignored French attacks on American ships
To avoid war, Adams gave in to French demands for a bribe.
Adams strengthened the navy but kept the nation out of a war.
Adams strengthened the navy and asked Congress to declare war
20
Which group of people largely inhabited the territory included in the Louisiana Territory in 1803?
The Canadians
The British
The Native Americans
The French
21
Which of the following BEST explains why American leaders formed political parties?
to organize support for their views
to follow Washington’s advice in his Farewell Address
to unite farmers and merchants
to end disagreements over policy
22
Which of the following could be said about President Washington during his first term?
He agreed to be called “Your Highness.”
He reduced the national debt.
He called on Congress to set up a national bank.
He set examples that are still followed by presidents today.
23
Which of the following permitted the United States to trade with all nations except Britain and France?
Non-intercourse Act
Embargo Act
Stamp Act
Pinckney Treaty
24
What resulted from the disagreement between Adams and Hamilton about whether the United States should go to war?
the Republican Party supported France.
the Republican Party stopped supporting France.
the Federalist Party split.
the Republican Party split.
25
Why did the French Revolution lose support in the United States?
The French wanted to stop trading with the United States.
French reformers wanted protection for the basic rights of citizens
Thomas Jefferson withdrew his support of the French Revolution.
Radicals in France had executed thousands of people in the name of reform.
26
Based on this quote Jefferson is worried that the system of checks and balances would be:
Created for the first time
Strengthened by Marbury v. Madison
Unaffected by Marbury v. Madison
Weakened by Marbury v. Madison
27
Which of the following choices would be the best title for this chart?
The presidency in early America
Jefferson's plan to ease party disputes
Jefferson’s goals as president
Jefferson’s plan to reduce federal power
28
Jefferson wrote this letter to Abigail Adams after the decision of Marbury v. Madison to explain:
His excitement about the decision.
His disinterest in the decision.
His involvement in the decision.
His disappointment about the decision.
29
Which of the following statements would Alexander Hamilton be most likely to agree with?
The Constitution should be strictly interpreted to stop government abuses.
A small federal government would protect individual freedom.
The formation of political parties would lead to disaster.
The US should establish strong ties to Britain in order to promote trade.
30
The words “tyrannical branch” in this quote means:
Dictatorship
Free democracy
New government
Legislature
31
Why did President Washington want the nation to remain neutral in foreign wars?
He believed that the United States was still in financial debt.
He did not want to disrupt United States relations with other countries.
He wanted to establish friendly relations with Great Britain.
He wanted to prevent American ships from being seized.
32
 Based on the image, what is the point of having the angel in the picture?
The angel is showing her dislike of America going to war
The angel is showing blessing the American Flag
The angel is showing her support of the man and Britain in the war
The angel is showing her support of the man and America in the war
33
How did Alexander Hamilton plan to reduce the national debt?
by buying up Revolutionary War bonds and issuing new ones
by requiring states to pay their own Revolutionary War debts
by refusing to honor debts taken on during the Revolution
by requiring the south to help north repay their Revolutionary War debts
34
Which of the following would be the best title for this image?
America’s honorable war against Great Britain
Peace with Great Britain is America’s best option
France should declare war against Great Britain
The United States should immediately go to war with Spain
35
Which of the following best describes the Louisiana Purchase?
It tripled the size of the United States.
It doubled the size of the United States.
The United States remained the same.
The United States lost territory to France.
36
What did many people fear would happen if political parties formed in the United States?
Party leaders would abolish states’ rights.
George Washington would have too much control over the nation.
Factions would seek to reunite the nation with Britain.
Political divisions would threaten national unity.
37
The economic idea to “leave alone,” or to allow business to work without government interference, is called:
the Business Act of 1803
the Loyalist Act of Business
laissez-faire
mercy boku
38
Based on this quote by Jefferson, which political party does he support?
Loyalists
Antifederalist
Independent
Federalist
39
Which ocean is west of the Louisiana Purchase?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Mediterranean Sea
40
Which of the following precedents did President Washington set at the beginning of his first term?
He asked the government to repay federal and state debts.
He decided to move the nation’s capital to Washington, D.C.
He established the Supreme Court.
He named well-known, talented leaders to head government departments.

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