New Nation Quiz

After gaining independence, America had major obstacles to overcome on her path to stability. Review some of those challenges by taking the New Nation quiz.

The New Nation

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Question 1

These were arguments made by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson saying that the states could nullify federal laws if they violated a compact with the states.

A	The Anti-Federalist Papers
B	The Virginia Constitution
C	The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
D	The New Jersey Plan

Question 2

What did the U.S gain in the terms of the Pinckney Treaty?

A	The territory of Florida
B	The territory of Louisiana and land farther west
C	The right to remain neutral in the affairs of Britain, France, and Spain
D	The right to use New Orleans and the Mississippi River for trade

Question 3

Which country was the main cause of many diplomatic challenges faced by the U.S?

A	Spain
B	England
C	Holland
D	France

Question 4

What was the Revolution of 1800?

A	The involvement of America in the French Revolution
B	The beginning of John Adam's presidency
C	The beginning of universal male suffrage
D	The switching of power from the Federalists to the Anti-Federalists

Question 5

What was the most significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

A	Napoleon gained more power from the purchase
B	The U.S had exclusive control of the Mississippi River
C	Thomas Jefferson was criticized for giving up his constitutional beliefs
D	America was now known as a diplomatic power

Question 6

The Federalists and Democratic-Republicans were the precedent to what type of political system that exists in America today?

A	Unified government
B	Democratic system
C	Two-party system
D	Parliamentarian-ism

Question 7

Jefferson did all of the following except:

A	Reduced the size of the military and government
B	Maintained free trade between the U.S and foreign countries
C	Maintained neutrality
D	Repealed excise taxes

Question 7 Explanation:

Remember the Embargo Act

Question 8

Which of the following was Washington's choice that continued to take precedence until FDR's presidency?

A	Not forming permanent alliances
B	Avoiding sectionalism
C	Not affiliating with political parties
D	Staying in office for only 2 terms

Question 9

Which piece of legislation was highly unpopular during Adam's presidency?

A	EYZ affair
B	Alien and Sedition Acts
C	Embargo Act
D	Proclamation of Neutrality

Question 10

What was the outcome of The Jay Treaty?

A	America became a French ally
B	Britain ceased impressing American seamen
C	Florida was given to the U.S
D	Britain agreed to leave their U.S posts in the West

Question 11

The Whiskey Rebellion occurred based on what offense?

A	High imposed taxes that western farmers could not afford and refused to pay
B	The lack of action the government was taking to pay back war veterans
C	Over-bearing rules and restrictions on the freedoms of indentured servants and slaves
D	America's neutrality in the affairs of Europe

Question 12

Who was most affected by the Embargo Act?

A	The American Navy
B	Foreign nations
C	Southern farmers
D	New England Shipbuilders and merchants

Question 13

What doctrine was established in the ruling of Marbury vs. Madison?

A	Judicial Review
B	State's Rights
C	Separation of Powers
D	Federal Supremacy

Question 14

Which of the following goals was NOT included in Alexander Hamilton's national financial plan?

A	Pay back war veterans
B	Create a national bank
C	Protecting home industry with tariffs
D	Pay off war debt

Question 15

Which conflict between U.S and Britain involved the impressment of American Naval ships?

A	Tripoli Pirates affair
B	Genet Affair
C	XYZ affair
D	Chesapeake-Leopold Affair

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