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George Washington

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

Political Parties

Foreign Policy

What were two key precedents (examples of the unwritten constitution)

established by George Washington during his presidency?

A 100

A foreign policy of neutrality and the use of presidential advisors (his

cabinet). Others include the two term tradition and serving as the head of

his or her political party.

A 100

How did President George Washington’s Farewell Address

influence future United States leaders in regards to foreign policy ?

A 200

His Farewell Address advised them to practice neutrality

toward international conflicts.

A 200

Which action during Washington’s administration led to the Whiskey Rebellion

in western Pennsylvania?

(1) passage of a new excise tax

(2) establishment of a presidential cabinet

(3) creation of the Bank of the United States

(4) ban on slavery in the Northwest Territory

A 300

(1) passage of a new excise tax

A 300

Conflicts between Jeffersonians and Hamiltonians during President George

Washington’s first administration led directly to the

(1) end of the Era of Good Feelings

(2) decision to replace the Articles of Confederation

(3) addition of the elastic clause to the Constitution

(4) start of the first political parties A 400

(4) start of the first political parties

A 400

President George Washington’s principle reason for issuing the Proclamation of

Neutrality (1793) was to

(1) repay France for help in the Revolutionary War

(2) protect United States interests in the Caribbean area

(3) safeguard the newly won independence

(4) punish the British for failing to withdraw from American territory A 500

(3) safeguard the newly won independence

A 500

Alexander Hamilton urged Congress to pass a protective tariff to encourage the

growth of

(1) labor unions

(2) manufacturing

(3) agriculture

(4) slavery

B 100

(2) manufacturing

B 100

Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan helped to establish the credit of the United States

government by

(1) providing for the payment of the nation’s debts

(2) taxing only the people most able to pay

(3) favoring agriculture over industry

(4) encouraging spending for national defense

B 200

(1) providing for the payment of the nation’s debts

B 200

Most historians consider Alexander Hamilton to have been a successful Secretary of the

Treasury because he

(1) expanded trade with all nations

(2) established a sound financial plan for the new nation

(3) eliminated tariffs between the states

(4) opposed payment of previous federal government debts

B 300

(2) established a sound financial plan for the new nation

B 300

Which proposal was included in Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton’s financial

plans in the 1790s?

(1) incentives to encourage agricultural growth

(2) creation of a national bank

(3) direct taxes on the states to support government operations

(4) free trade with other nations

B 400

(2) creation of a national bank

B 400

One major reason that Alexander Hamilton proposed a national bank was to

(1) improve the economic position of the United States government

(2) help state governments collect taxes

(3) make loans available to owners of small farms

(4) reduce foreign investment in the United States

B 500

(1) improve the economic position of the United States government

B 500

What belief did President Thomas Jefferson demonstrate he had modified

when he acquired the Louisiana Territory from France?

C 100

His belief that the Constitution should be strictly interpreted.

C 100

As a strict constructionist, President Thomas Jefferson questioned the

constitutional right to

(1) receive diplomats from foreign nations

(2) purchase the Louisiana Territory

(3) grant pardons to convicted criminals

(4)veto legislation passed by CongressC 200

(2) purchase the Louisiana Territory

C 200

One reason James Madison and Thomas Jefferson objected to Alexander Hamilton’s financial policies

was that they believed

(1) the establishment of a national bank was unconstitutional

(2) a laissez-faire policy would not help the country’s economy

(3) the government should encourage industrial development

(4) high tariffs were needed to protect America’s interests

C 300

(1) the establishment of a national bank was unconstitutional

C 300

DAILY DOUBLE

C 400

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The Louisiana Purchase (1803) was a foreign policy success for the United States primarily

because it

(1) secured full control of Florida from Spain

(2) ended French control of the Mississippi River

(3) ended British occupation of forts on American soil

(4) eliminated Russian influence in North America C 400

(2) ended French control of the Mississippi River

C 400

What was a major foreign policy success of President Thomas Jefferson’s administration?

C 500

The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.

C 500

One factor that led to the formation of first two political parties in the United States in the

1790s was the conflict over the

(1) distribution of power between the federal and state governments

(2) spread of slavery into the western territories

(3) control of interstate commerce

(4) acquisition of lands from France and SpainD 100

(1) distribution of power between the federal and state governments

D 100

Alien and Sedition Acts

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

These pieces of legislation reflected the conflict between

(1) Congress and the president

(2) states’ rights and federal supremacy

(3) the military and the civilian government

(4) the United States Supreme Court and state courts D 200

(2) states’ rights and federal supremacy

D 200

On what grounds would strict constructionists of the United States Constitution have questioned the

purchase of the Louisiana Territory?

(1) It violated the guarantee of states’ rights.

(2) The president was not specifically given the power to purchase new land.

(3) Congress was opposed to expansion west of the Mississippi River.

(4) The Constitution applied only to the original thirteen states.

D 300

(2) The president was not specifically given the power to purchase new land.

D 300

Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe were all members of

what political party?

D 400

The Democratic-Republicans

D 400

George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and John Marshall were all

members of what political party?

D 500

The Federalists

D 500

A major reason for the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to

(1) discourage United States trade with Latin America

(2) defend the Panama Canal from Great Britain

(3) prevent further European colonization in the Caribbean region

(4) provide economic aid to Latin American nations E 100

(3) prevent further European colonization in the Caribbean region

E 100

What was one similarity in the foreign policies of Presidents George

Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe?

E 200

They all sought to avoid involvement in European political struggles.

E 200

In his Farewell Address, President George Washington advised the nation to avoid permanent alliances because he believed that the United States

(1) would risk its security by involvement in European affairs

(2) had no need for the products or markets of Europe

(3) possessed military power superior to any European nation

(4) needed to limit European immigration

E 300

(1) would risk its security by involvement in European affairs

E 300

Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality (1793), Jefferson’s Embargo Act (1807), and

the Monroe Doctrine (1823) were all efforts to

(1) avoid political conflicts with European nations

(2) directly support European revolutions

(3) aid Great Britain in its war against France

(4) promote military alliances

E 400

(1) avoid political conflicts with European nations

E 400

Most tariffs in the 19th century were intended to

(1) allow access to cheap foreign imports

(2) raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing

(3) redistribute wealth among the social classes

(4) limit American exports

E 500

(2) raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing

E 500

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F 500

F 500

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Primary Sources

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Which of the following would be an example of a primary source of information about the War

of 1812?

(1) battle plan for the attack on Fort McHenry

(2) historical novel on the Battle of New Orleans

(3) movie on the life of President James Madison

(4) textbook passage on the naval engagements of the war

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(1) battle plan for the attack on Fort McHenry

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