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

A	Holland
B	Spain
C	England
D	France

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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	High imposed taxes that western farmers could not afford and refused to pay
D	America's neutrality in the affairs of Europe

Question 6

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 7

Jefferson did all of the following except:

A	Repealed excise taxes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

Question 7 Explanation:

Remember the Embargo Act

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

What was the most significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

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

Question 10

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 11

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	Unified government
D	Two-party system

Question 12

Who was most affected by the Embargo Act?

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

Question 13

What was the outcome of The Jay Treaty?

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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	Staying in office for only 2 terms
D	Avoiding sectionalism

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