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

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

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

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 Virginia Constitution
C	The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
D	The Anti-Federalist Papers

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

What was the outcome of The Jay Treaty?

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

A	Holland
B	France
C	England
D	Spain

Question 9

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	America was now known as a diplomatic power
D	Thomas Jefferson was criticized for giving up his constitutional beliefs

Question 10

Jefferson did all of the following except:

A	Repealed excise taxes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

Question 10 Explanation:

Remember the Embargo Act

Question 11

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 12

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

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

Question 13

What was the Revolution of 1800?

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

The Whiskey Rebellion occurred based on what offense?

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

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