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

The Whiskey Rebellion occurred based on what offense?

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Jefferson did all of the following except:

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B	Repealed excise taxes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

Question 6 Explanation:

Remember the Embargo Act

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

A	France
B	England
C	Holland
D	Spain

Question 13

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 switching of power from the Federalists to the Anti-Federalists
D	The beginning of universal male suffrage

Question 14

Who was most affected by the Embargo Act?

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

Question 15

What was the most significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

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

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