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

Who was most affected by the Embargo Act?

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

Question 2

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 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 New Jersey Plan
C	The Virginia Constitution
D	The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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 territory of Louisiana and land farther west
C	The territory of Florida
D	The right to remain neutral in the affairs of Britain, France, and Spain

Question 6

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 7

What was the Revolution of 1800?

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

A	France
B	Holland
C	England
D	Spain

Question 11

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

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

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	Unified government
C	Two-party system
D	Parliamentarian-ism

Question 13

Jefferson did all of the following except:

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B	Repealed excise taxes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

Question 13 Explanation:

Remember the Embargo Act

Question 14

What was the most significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

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

Question 15

What was the outcome of The Jay Treaty?

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

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