History and Geography 800 The Emergence of a Nation Quiz 3
The first city to be the capital of the United States under the Constitution was:
New York
Zabulon Pike
explores the Louisiana Territory
Marcus Whitman
first missionary family in Oregon
For a symbol of the United States, Benjamin Franklin wanted to use a(n)
turkey
Daniel Boone
settled Kentucky
Thomas Jefferson began the ____ Party
Democratic-Republic
White House
President's official home
olive branch
symbol of peace
pyramid
symbol of stability
Washington sent troops to put down ___________ over the excise tax.
the Whiskey Rebellion
James Monroe
went to France to purchase New Orleans
The Louisiana Territory cost:
$15 million
Thomas Jefferson
Adams' Vice President
Which act(s) allowed the President to deport aliens and stifle criticism of the government?
Alien and Sedition Acts
The first westward surge reached the:
Appalachian Mountains
Edmund Randolph
Attorney General
Many in America wanted war with England so they could help France, capture _____ , and free American ships from fear of attack.
Canada
Which act(s) did Jefferson sign to avoid war with France and Britain, but all it did was ruin America's trade and put people out of work?
Embargo Act
Most of the Federalists lived in the Southern states True/False
False
Washington asked that his title be the "His highness the President of the United States of America." True/False
False
Washington selected his Cabinet from the southern states True/False
False
Washington served as President for three terms of office True/False
False
Why did Washington choose Cabinet members from both northern and southern states?
He choose Cabinet members from the northern and southern states so there would be no jealousy through the states. He also wanted to set a good example and involve all sections of the nation in his government.
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of the Treasury
What were the objections to the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
It cost too much, the land was not needed, and it was not constitutional
The British were not able to capture Fort ____ , during the assault on Baltimore.
McHenry
The second westward surge reached the:
Mississippi River
The final westward surge reached the:
Pacific Ocean
Stature
Physical, mental, and moral nature; height
Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of State
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
What were Thomas Jefferson's arguments against Hamilton's financial program?
Southern states had paid their debts; the other states could do the same, the Constitution did not give the Federal government the right to create a national bank, and Tariffs would hurt southern farmers.
What items on the great seal are clusters of thirteen to represent the original states?
Stars, arrows, layers of the pyramid, olives on the branch, and stripes on the shield.
A special tax on foreign goods is called a(n):
Tariff
The war of 1812 began because the British were interfering with American trade and for what other reason?
The British were impressing American seamen.
Which symbol on the great symbol represent God and His protection of the United States?
The eye above the pyramid, and the golden light breaking through white cloud.
Explain why the eagle is holding the olive branch in its right talon rather than its left talon
The reason the olive branch is in the right talon is because it's a symbol of peace. Since the right is considered more important, holding the olive branch in the right talon indicates that the United States prefers peace to war but will fight to defend itself.
Hamilton's plans to make America strong favored the northern states True/False
True
In exchange for the national government paying war debts, the capital was moved to the South True/False
True
Some Americans wanted to help France fight against England True/False
True
Washington took an oath on the Bible to be President True/False
True
What nickname were Americans given who wanted war with England?
War Hawks
John Adams
Washington'S vice President
Jedediah Smith
a Christian mountain man
The Democratic-Republic Party would favor all of the following except:
a loose interpretation of the Constitution
Inauguration
a special ceremony to place a person into office
The Federalist Party would favor all of the following except:
a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Precedent
an important example that others will follow
Napoleon
sold Louisiana to the United States