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US History Test 2 - American Revolution and President Washington
US History Test 2 - American Revolution and President Washington
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1
Which of the following is NOT one of the qualities of a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Following the word of legislation as it is written
Emphasis on individual rights
Limited government principles
Centralized government authority
2
A loyalist during the Revolutionary War may have participated in which of these activities?
Joining the Continental Army
Speaking in support of the English king
Housing patriot soldiers
Writing a pamphlet protesting the tax acts
3
Which of the following was NOT one of Washington's major concerns in founding a new country/government?
Building a military
Finishing the American Revolution
Conducting foreign relations
Creating a stable economy
4
Which of the following was not a key precedent established by Washington during his presidency?
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Institution of cabinet of advisors
Foreign policy of neutrality
Waging war with European nations
5
The outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion (1794) strengthened the authority of the:
State government
Federal government
Local police
Territorial legislatures
6
The A.o.C. was viewed as a viable solution to the issues of founding the United States of America.
False
True
7
One factor that led to the formation of the first two political parties in the US in the 1790s was the conflict over:
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Spread of slavery into the western territories
Distribution of power between federal and state governments
Acquisition of lands from France and Spain
8
Which of the following adjectives is not typically used when describing Washington?
Respected leader
Effective military leader
Selfless and humble leader
Feared leader
9
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the Americans had the advantage of having:
A strong naval force
Experienced troops
Motivation for independence
Highly paid soldiers
10
Which of the following was not a new power granted to the federal govt. upon the installation of the Constitution?
Each state is granted its own government
Federalism
Three Branches System
Congress can collect taxes
11
Domestic Policy = dealing with other countries. Foreign Policy = dealing with issues at home.
True
False
12
George Washington lived on a Virginia plantation called:
Mount Hope
Mount Vernon
Gettysburg
Monticello
13
The D.o.I. reflected the American colonists' belief in which principle?
limited government
checks and balances
federalism
self-government
14
The American Constitution was ratified and put into effect in 1787.
False
True
15
The "Shot Heard 'Round the World" led to the beginning of the American Revolution at the Battle of:
Saratoga
Lexington-Concord
Trenton
Bunker Hill
16
One reason President Washington called for a policy of neutrality in the 1790s was to:
Improve his popularity among Federalist voters
Avoid United States participation in European wars
Gain support of European allies in upcoming wars
Enforce the Treaty of Alliance with France
17
What did Washington warn the country to avoid in his farewell address?
Strong national government
Military conflict in Europe
Overreliance on or overt acceptance of foreign influence
Westward expansion into new territories
18
Which of the following statements does not describe a purpose for the D.o.I.?
To provide reasons for separating from England
To formally declare the colonies free and independent states
To list the colonies' grievances against the English king
To establish the rights of American citizens under federal law
19
Under the A.o.C., the federal govt. could not collect taxes, print money, raise an army or regulate trade between states
True
False
20
One goal of the Declaration of Independence was to:
Convince the British Parliament
Outline an economic system to raise money for the revolution.
Explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule.
Establish a new monarchy for the independent states.
21
Which of the following notable early Americans was not a known Federalist?
George Washington
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
22
George Washington was the first president in American history after willing accepting the nomination.
False
True