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

What was the most significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

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

Question 2

Who was most affected by the Embargo Act?

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Jefferson did all of the following except:

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C	Repealed excise taxes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

Question 6 Explanation:

Remember the Embargo Act

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

The Whiskey Rebellion occurred based on what offense?

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

A	Spain
B	France
C	England
D	Holland

Question 12

What was the outcome of The Jay Treaty?

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

Question 13

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 14

What was the Revolution of 1800?

A	The beginning of John Adam's presidency
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 universal male suffrage

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	Avoiding sectionalism
D	Staying in office for only 2 terms

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