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Early Political Developments
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1
Why did most Federalists like Hamilton favor good relations with Great Britain?
They hoped to move there someday.
They wanted to be protected by them
They depended on their business
Hoped the nation would be as powerful as Great Britain someday.
2
The policy of impressment meant that the British were ______________ American sailors.
Feeding
Kidnapping
Killing
Helping
3
Republicans like Thomas Jefferson believed that the U.S. economy should be based on…
agriculture.
trade.
manufacturing.
business.
4
Which historical landmark was burned during the War of 1812?
Lincoln Memorial
White House
Washington Monument
All of the Above
5
Why did President Washington lead a militia to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
He feared the citizens would start another revolution.
He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader.
He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority.
He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors.
6
Why were western War Hawks so eager for war with Britain in 1812?
They hoped to make the frontier safe for settlers
They saw a chance to turn Native Americans against Britain
They were eager to gain control of the Mississippi River
None of the above
7
Jefferson believed that the national bank was…
extremely fair to farmers
unconstitutional and anti-farmer
necessary to collect taxes
good for the growth of business and trade
8
Why did Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson ask French Representative “Citizen Genet” to leave the United States?
He was a strong Federalist and was disliked by Jefferson
He hadn’t showered in days
He had disrespected President Washington
He was asking for tribute
9
This Act lengthen the time it took for an immigrant to become a citizen with the right to vote.
Piracy Act
Sedition Act
Alien Act
Foreign Policy Act
10
All are leaders of revolutions in Latin America EXCEPT...
Shakira
Simon Bolivar
Jose de San Martin
Miguel Hidalgo
11
Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties?
how large and powerful the federal government should be
how to divide the nation's wealth equally
how large and powerful the military should be
how many terms a president should serve in office
12
Alexander Hamilton’s view that people were selfish and out for themselves was shaped by his…
upbringing in the island of St. Croix
wartime experiences
All of the above
Inability to get along with people
13
Which of these was an important achievement of John Adams Presidency?
Alliances with other countries were strengthened
The country grew in size
The Federalist party grew strong
The nation was at peace
14
Born into a rich, farming family in Virginia and believed that the nation should be based on an agrarian based economy.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
15
What was a result of the Monroe Doctrine?
The United States allied with European nations
The United States went to war with France
The United States lost its image as a leader in spreading democracy
The United States gained respect
16
Which country was most responsible for the change in U.S. foreign policy at the end of the 18th century?
Canada
Great Britain
Spain
Mexico
17
The group that tries to force the U.S. to pay $2 million for protection during Jefferson's presidency.
Pirates
The French
Native Americans
The British
18
What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
All of the above
Avoid permanent alliances with other nations
Avoid leaving debt for future generations
Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation
19
What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796?
The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley
The British agreed to support the French Revolution
The U.S. reserved land for Native Americans
The U.S. bought land from Spain
20
According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country’s interests?
Collect taxes
Make loans to businesses/factories
All of the Above
Printing money to create a stable currency
21
The event named after 3 French secret agents who met with American representatives to obtain a bribe…
Piracy
ABC Affair
Isolationism
XYZ Affair
22
Alexander Hamilton believed the nation’s economy should be based on...
Trade
All of the above
Manufacturing
Business
23
What powerful American poem (and song) came out of the War of 1812?
Taps
America the Beautiful
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Star Spangled Banner
24
This president declared war on the British on July 17, 1812.
James Madison
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
25
What is the name of the general who led the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812?
General Andrew Jackson
General James Madison
General George Washington
General James Monroe
26
This president imposed the Embargo Act of 1807 as a reaction to British and French attacks.
James Madison
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
27
The arrows on the Great Seal represent…
the Illuminati
War
Peace
the American Revolution
28
As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington’s foreign
policy?
alliance expansion
colonial expansion
isolationism
aggression
29
All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet EXCEPT the…
Department of State
Education Department
Department of War
Treasury Department
30
What is an excise tax?
A tax on your paycheck
A tax on property
A tax on the sale of a product such as luxury goods
A tax on foreign imports
