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 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 beginning of universal male suffrage
D	The involvement of America in the French Revolution

Question 2

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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 8

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	Create a national bank
D	Protecting home industry with tariffs

Question 9

What was the most significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

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

Question 10

Jefferson did all of the following except:

A	Repealed excise taxes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

Question 10 Explanation:

Remember the Embargo Act

Question 11

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 12

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

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

A	Spain
B	Holland
C	England
D	France

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