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

Question 2

What was the outcome of The Jay Treaty?

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

Question 3

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

A	France
B	Spain
C	England
D	Holland

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Jefferson did all of the following except:

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D	Repealed excise taxes

Question 5 Explanation:

Remember the Embargo Act

Question 6

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 7

Who was most affected by the Embargo Act?

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

Question 8

The Whiskey Rebellion occurred based on what offense?

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

What was the Revolution of 1800?

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

Question 11

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 12

What was the most significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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

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

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