The New Nation – Quiz 4
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.
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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 New Jersey Plan |
B | The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions |
C | The Anti-Federalist Papers |
D | The Virginia Constitution |
Question 2 |
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 3 |
The Federalists and Democratic-Republicans were the precedent to what type of political system that exists in America today?
A | Parliamentarian-ism |
B | Democratic system |
C | Two-party system |
D | Unified government |
Question 4 |
Which country was the main cause of many diplomatic challenges faced by the U.S?
A | France |
B | Spain |
C | Holland |
D | England |
Question 5 |
Which of the following goals was NOT included in Alexander Hamilton's national financial plan?
A | Protecting home industry with tariffs |
B | Pay back war veterans |
C | Pay off war debt |
D | Create a national bank |
Question 6 |
Who was most affected by the Embargo Act?
A | Southern farmers |
B | The American Navy |
C | Foreign nations |
D | New England Shipbuilders and merchants |
Question 7 |
The Whiskey Rebellion occurred based on what offense?
A | The lack of action the government was taking to pay back war veterans |
B | Over-bearing rules and restrictions on the freedoms of indentured servants and slaves |
C | America's neutrality in the affairs of Europe |
D | High imposed taxes that western farmers could not afford and refused to pay |
Question 8 |
What doctrine was established in the ruling of Marbury vs. Madison?
A | State's Rights |
B | Separation of Powers |
C | Federal Supremacy |
D | Judicial Review |
Question 9 |
Jefferson did all of the following except:
A | Maintained free trade between the U.S and foreign countries |
B | Reduced the size of the military and government |
C | Maintained neutrality |
D | Repealed excise taxes |
Question 9 Explanation:
Remember the Embargo Act
Question 10 |
What did the U.S gain in the terms of the Pinckney Treaty?
A | The right to use New Orleans and the Mississippi River for trade |
B | The right to remain neutral in the affairs of Britain, France, and Spain |
C | The territory of Louisiana and land farther west |
D | The territory of Florida |
Question 11 |
Which of the following was Washington's choice that continued to take precedence until FDR's presidency?
A | Not forming permanent alliances |
B | Staying in office for only 2 terms |
C | Not affiliating with political parties |
D | Avoiding sectionalism |
Question 12 |
What was the outcome of The Jay Treaty?
A | Britain ceased impressing American seamen |
B | Britain agreed to leave their U.S posts in the West |
C | America became a French ally |
D | Florida was given to the U.S |
Question 13 |
Which conflict between U.S and Britain involved the impressment of American Naval ships?
A | Genet Affair |
B | Chesapeake-Leopold Affair |
C | XYZ affair |
D | Tripoli Pirates affair |
Question 14 |
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 | Thomas Jefferson was criticized for giving up his constitutional beliefs |
D | Napoleon gained more power from the purchase |
Question 15 |
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 |
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Switch of power was from federalists to democratic republicans in 1800 election I believe