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

Question 2

What was the Revolution of 1800?

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

Question 3

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

A	France
B	England
C	Holland
D	Spain

Question 4

Jefferson did all of the following except:

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C	Repealed excise taxes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

Question 4 Explanation:

Remember the Embargo Act

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

What was the most significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

The Whiskey Rebellion occurred based on what offense?

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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	Unified government
D	Parliamentarian-ism

Question 13

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 use New Orleans and the Mississippi River for trade
D	The right to remain neutral in the affairs of Britain, France, and Spain

Question 14

What was the outcome of The Jay Treaty?

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

Question 15

Who was most affected by the Embargo Act?

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

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