Unit 3 test A

A leader of the Nationalist movement in the United States in the 1780s was A. Alexander Hamilton B. Thomas Jefferson C. Samuel Adams D. Richard Henry Lee E. Thomas Payne

Alexander Hamilton

The author of the Report on Manufactures which was a bold call for national economic planning was A. Thomas Jefferson B. James Madison C. Alexander Hamilton D. Patrick Henry E. Thomas Pinckney

Alexander Hamilton

Which one of the following was NOT opposed by Washington in his Farewell Address? A. sectional loyalty B. party politics C. American disinterest in Europe D. political ties to England E. American economic ties to England

American disinterest in Europe

Which of the following is a true statement about the French Revolution? A. Americans became less enthusiastic about the French Revolution when extremists took control of France B. George Washington actively supported the French Revolution C. The French Revolution led to the American Revolution D. The French Revolution led to the Peace of Paris E. Marie Antoinette stated "Let them eat cake"

Americans became less enthusiastic about the French Revolution when extremists took control of France

General Wayne defeated Blue Jacket in the A. Battle of Fallen Timbers B. Battle of Fort Miami C. Battle of Tecumseh D. Battle of Little Turtle E. Battle of Thames

Battle of Fallen Timbers

These words are attributed to which of the following? "The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations is... to have with them as little political connection as possible... It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliance with any portion of foreign world...." A. James Monroe, annual message to Congress (December 1823) B. George Washington, "Farewell Address" (September 1796) C. Thomas Jefferson, first Inaugural address (March 1801) D. George Washington, "Proclamation of Neutrality" (April 1793) E. Theodore Roosevelt, annual message to Congress (December 1904)

George Washington, "Farewell Address" (September 1796)

All of the following statements apply to the Bill of Rights EXCEPT: A. Comprises the first ten amendments to the Constitution B. Limited the powers of the federal government to those specifically named in the Constitution C. Gave citizens freedom of religion, assembly, speech and press, and the right of petition D. Guaranteed the rights of persons accuse of a crime E. Granted citizens the power to sue an individual state

Granted citizens the power to sue an individual state

The winner of the presidential election of 1800 was chosen by the A. Senate B. Electoral College C. white, male, adult voters D. House of Representatives E. Supreme Court

House of Representatives

In opposing ratification of the Constitution, Anti-Federalist I. contended that the Constitutional Convention had exceeded its instruction and the document was illegal II. demanded a bill of rights to protect individuals from the central government III. stressed that the Constitution was counterrevolutionary because it undermined the prerogatives of state and local government IV. found the ratification process highly irregular and illegal under the Article of Confederation: A. I and II only B. II and III only C. III and IV only D. II, III, and IV only E. I, II, III, and IV

I, II, III, and IV

The Federalist party headed by Alexander Hamilton I. advocated a pro-British foreign policy II. supported a "loose" or "broad" interpretation of the Constitution III. favored a government run by yeomen farmers and mechanics IV. championed the concept of a strong central government A. I and II only B. II and III only D. I, II, and III only C. III and IV only E. I, II, and IV only D. I, II, and III only E. I, II, and IV only

I, II, and IV only

The Constitutional convention of 1787 I. was dominated by Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, John Adams, and George Washington II. published daily summaries of its debates in the Philadelphia newspapers III. was called by the Confederation congress for the sole purpose of revising/amending the Articles of Confederation IV. outlawed the foreign slave trade A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I, II, and IV only E. I, II, III, and I

III only

In 1795 the Treaty of Greenville between the United States and the Miami Confederacy established the principle that A. citizens of the United States could settle anywhere in the Northwest Territory B. the United States government should continue to acquire Indian lands C. Indian tribes had sovereignty over lands not formally ceded to the United States D. Indian tribes held sovereignty over the entire Northwest Territory E. New York State would begin to purchase land from the Iroquois nation

Indian tribes had sovereignty over lands not formally ceded to the United States

All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation government EXCEPT: A. It lacked the power to levy taxes. B. It lacked the power to regulate commerce. C. It lacked the power to borrow money. D. It could not compel the states to abide by the terms of international treaties it had made. E. It lacked a strong executive

It lacked the power to borrow money.

Which of the following was NOT true of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787? A. It recognized the territorial claims of the various Indian tribes within the Northwest Territory. B. It guaranteed freedom of religion to settlers in the Northwest Territory. C. It guaranteed the right to a jury trial to settlers in the Northwest Territory. D. It prohibited slavery within the Northwest Territory. E. It specified procedures through which settlers could organize state government and eventually apply for statehood

It recognized the territorial claims of the various Indian tribes within the Northwest Territory

Which three new states entered the United States in the first decade after the Constitution was ratified? A. Vermont, Kentucky, and Tennessee B. Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio C. Vermont, Maine, and Ohio D. Maine, Missouri, and Vermont E. Maine, Missouri, and California

Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio

During the ratification of the Constitution, the bitter disputes in ___________ led to the writing of the Federalist Papers A. Maryland B. Virginia C. Pennsylvania D. New York E. Massachusetts

New York

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution in order for it to become law? A. Seven B. All thirteen states C. Nine D. the four most populous states E. Three quarters of the states

Nine

Which of the following statements concerning the Federalist Papers is true? A. Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton drafted them. B. They contained essays that both defended and criticized the Constitution C. They were written as propaganda to support the ratification of the Constitution D. They were banned in the New York newspapers E. They outlined the dangers of "Republicanism" in a new nation

They were written as propaganda to support the ratification of the Constitution

"I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground: that 'all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States or to the people ...' To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially draw around the powers of Congress is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible of any definition." This was written by A. Alexander Hamilton, favoring the Bill of Rights B. Thomas Jefferson, opposing the National Bank C. Alexander Hamilton, favoring the National Bank D. Thomas Jefferson, opposing the Bill of Rights E. George Washington, opposing the National Bank

Thomas Jefferson, opposing the National Bank

The Democratic-Republican societies, one of the earliest groups of political dissenters, were first organized in opposition to A. Washington's foreign policies B. Washington's appointment of Jefferson as Secretary of State C. the excise tax on whiskey D. Hamilton's plan for funding the debt E. the Judiciary Act of 1789

Washington's foreign policies

"Million for defense but not one cent for tribute" was a Federalist slogan during the A. Whiskey Rebellion B. Election of 1796 C. French Revolution D. XYZ Affair E. Alien and Sedition Acts

XYZ Affair

The international incident known as the XYZ Affair involved A. a French foreign minister's demand for a bribe before he would meet with American envoys. B. the British refusal to evacuate their forts on American territory. C. General Andrew Jackson's incursion into Spanish held Florida. D. the British seizure of American crewmen from a U.S. Navy warship in the Chesapeake Bay. E. Aaron Burr's secret plot to detach western United States in order to create a new nation of which he would be ruler

a French foreign minister's demand for a bribe before he would meet with American envoys.

Under the provisions of the Virginia Plan A. the Articles of Confederation would have been amended to give Congress the power to levy taxes. B. a bicameral legislature would be organized according to state population. C. an independent judiciary would have final control. D. an independent chief executive elected by popular vote would check legislative power. E. a single house legislature would equally represent all states.

a bicameral legislature would be organized according to state population.

The Second Amendment guaranteed the right "to keep and bear arms" because of the need for A. an elastic clause B. a well regulated militia C. a large standing army D. a virtuous citizenry E. protection of the president

a well regulated militia

All of the following were provisions of the Constitution as originally ratified EXCEPT A. indirect election of Senators B. the counting of three fifths of slaves for purposes of determining representation in the House of Representatives C. abolition of the internal slave trade D. enumerated powers E. the elastic clause

abolition of the internal slave trad

Washington established the precedent of executive privilege when he refused to A. testify before Congress about his role in subduing Pennsylvania farmers protesting taxes in 1794. B. allow House members to review the diplomatic correspondence related to the signing of Jay's Treaty. C. be a witness before the Supreme Court. D. permit Congress to investigate the president's role in negotiating the Treaty of Greenville E. answer the Supreme Court's request to review presidential correspondence with the French government during the Genet incident

allow House members to review the diplomatic correspondence related to the signing of Jay's Treaty.

The Connecticut Compromise advocated by Roger Sherman proposed settling the issue of representation in Congress by A. giving each state two senators with the vote in the Senate to be by individuals and not states B. having the members of both houses of Congress chosen by the state legislatures C. providing for the popular election of both houses of Congress D. apportioning representation in the House of Representatives according to population E. both (A) and (D)

both (A) and (D)

A response to the problem that emerged in the election of 1800, the Twelfth Amendment A. created separate ballots for the office of president and vice president B. limited the terms of the president and vice president C. limited the campaign spending D. created Electoral College for the election of president and Vice President E. listed candidates on the ballot according to party affiliation

created separate ballots for the office of president and Vice President

The most controversial portion of Alexander Hamilton's economic program was : A. federal assumption of state debts B. assessment of direct taxes on the states C. creation of the Bank of the United States D. imposition of high protective tariffs E. establishment of a bimetallic system

creation of the Bank of the United States

Passage of the naturalization Act, the Alien Act, the Alien Enemies Act, and the Sedition Act by Federalists in 1798 reflected their primary intent to A. eliminate British Loyalist influence in the United States once and for all B. limit foreign immigration to the United States C. force John Adams to take a stand on the issue of French American relations D. defeat the Republican opposition in Congress E. join forces with Jeffersonian wing of the party

defeat the Republican opposition in Congress

The major achievement of the government under the Articles of Confederation was A. defeat of the Whiskey Rebellion B. levying of the nation's first protective tariff C. establishment of the procedures for settling the Northwest Territory D. the negotiations of the treaty with Spain giving the United States the right of deposit at New Orleans E. removal of the Native American threat in the Ohio Valley

establishment of the procedures for settling the Northwest Territory

During the campaign to ratify the Constitution, the Federalist argued A. for a return to the Articles of Confederation as the framework of federal government B. that a bill of rights, to correct flaws in the Constitution, must be in place before the Constitution could be ratified C. for rejection of the Constitution and the convening of a new Constitutional Convention to come up with a better framework of government D. for ratification of the Constitution, with a possible bill of rights to be discussed after ratification E. against a strong national government of any kind and an increase in the powers of states to govern themselves

for ratification of the Constitution, with a possible bill of rights to be discussed after ratification

In the 1780s, all of the following contributed to dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT A. high taxes levied by the national government B. a farmers' revolt in Massachusetts against the collection of state taxes C. states refusing to honor the Treaty of Paris D. worthless paper money printed by many states E. states restricting trade with one another

high taxes levied by the national government

The debate over the First Bank of the United States was significant because it raised the issue of A. whether the new government should issue paper currency B. how strictly the Constitution should be interpreted C. whether the United States should pay back its war debt to France D. how to finance the construction of the railroads E. whether the president had the power to act unilaterally on important economic issues

how strictly the Constitution should be interpreted

The British practice of forcing sailors to serve in the Royal Navy was called A. embargoing B. impressments C. deporting D. privateering E. gang banging

impressments

Alexander Hamilton proposed that the United States government assume responsibility for the entire debt of the Revolutionary War because A. no state had paid its debt B. states in the South were heavily in debt C. it was a stipulation of the 1783 Treaty of Paris D. it would concentrate great power in the national government E. the United States government would not have to pay off the full face value

it would concentrate great power in the national government

The XYZ Affair was important in that it A. underlined the importance of a strong, impartial federal judiciary in resolving Constitutional disputes between the state and federal governments B. led the U.S. abrogation of the 1778 peace treaty and brought the U.S. into a quasi-war with France C. nearly brought Britain into the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy D. discredited Aaron Burr and forced his removal from the 1800 presidential election ticket as Thomas Jefferson's running mate E. led the U.S. to seek a declaration of war against Britain in 1812 for impressing American seamen onto British ships

led the U.S. abrogation of the 1778 peace treaty and brought the U.S. into a quasi-war with France

A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that they A. created a too powerful chief executive B. did not include a mechanism for their won amendment C. made it too difficult for the government to raise money through taxes and duties D. denied the federal government the power to mediate disputes between states E. required the ratification of only a simple majority of states

made it too difficult for the government to raise money through taxes and duties

In his Farewell Address, George Washington gave his final advice to the American people. In the address, Washington suggested that the American people A. develop strong permanent ties with Europe B. practice unity at home and neutrality abroad C. outlaw special interest groups D. isolate the United States from the rest of the world E. brush your teeth or you will have wooden teeth

practice unity at home and neutrality abroad

Political supporters of Thomas Jefferson used the name of Republicans to emphasize that the Federalists were A. pro-French B. pro-Monarchy C. localists D. for European political ties E. unclear of their politics

pro-Monarchy

When French indicated a willingness to reopen the negotiations which had been disrupted by the XYZ Affair, President Adams responded by A. demanding conquest of the remaining Spanish colonies in North and South America B. pursuing a policy of international peace, despite Federalist demands for war C. playing upon French fears discussing an alliance with England D. disregarding the French overtures because the Federalists had turned American hostility toward the French against the Republicans also E. Sending John Jay and Thomas Pinckney to work out a solution to hostilities

pursuing a policy of international peace, despite Federalist demands for war

All of the following were obstacles to ratification of the constitution EXCEPT A. lack of a Bill of Rights B. the federal structure established by the Constitution that placed the national government over the state government C. Rhode Island's boycott of the Constitutional Convention D. ratification by a special convention in each state rather than by the states' legislatures E. lack of leadership among Federalists

ratification by a special convention in each state rather than by the states' legislatures

The first ten Amendments were quickly added to the newly ratified Constitution to A. expand the power of the federal government over its citizens B. fulfill the promise made to Federalists who had opposed ratification C. limit the expressed rights of citizens in the face of national governmental power D. reassure those who feared the power of the national government to restrict citizens' rights. E. prove that the new constitution was changeable.

reassure those who feared the power of the national government to restrict citizens' rights.

Approval of the Great Compromise at the Philadelphia constitutional convention guaranteed A. an immediate end the international slave trade B. slaves would count as full human beings in determining representation C. elimination of slaves from the count to determine representation in Congress D. that the institution of slavery would be gradually eliminated in 100 years E. representation based on population in the House and by state in the Senate

representation based on population in the House and by state in the Senate

The Connecticut Compromise settled the Constitutional Convention's deadlock over A. taxation B. the regulation of foreign trade C. the requirements for voting in national elections D. representation in Congress E. the presidential veto

representation in Congress

George Washington responded to the Whiskey Rebellion in the Western counties of Pennsylvania by A. ignoring it until it died out B. dispatching Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury, to negotiate a reduced tax with the protesters C. calling a special session of Congress to deal with the problem D. sending an army large than any he had ever commanded in the Revolution to put down the revolt E. requesting an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the excise tax.

sending an army large than any he had ever commanded in the Revolution to put down the revolt

One of the chief aims of the Alien and Sedition acts was to A. suppress political dissent B. stimulate the growth of the Republican Party C. protect the First Amendment D. help immigrants assimilate to American society E. respond to the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions

suppress political dissent

In the 1790s political conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, Jefferson would have been more likely to A. take a narrow view of the Constitution B. favor Britain over France in the European wars C. favor the establishment of a national bank D. win the cooperation of presidents George Washington and John Adams E. oppose the efforts of Citizen Genet in America

take a narrow view of the Constitution

The decline in support for the Federalist Party can be traced most directly to its handling of the issue of A. the Bill of Rights B. the XYZ Affair C. Citizen Genet D. the Alien and Sedition acts E. Marbury v. Madison

the Alien and Sedition acts

Which of the following statements accurately describes an argument of the Anti-Federalists? A. The Constitution failed to provide for a Supreme Court B. the Constitution lacked a Bill of Rights C. states' rights were strong enough to limit the central government D. the president's powers were too limited E. the small states had to be protected from the large ones.

the Constitution lacked a Bill of Rights

The Republican response to the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts included : A. South Carolina's nullification of the acts B. the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions C. the Hartford Convention D. the Ostend Manifesto E. the Mulligan Letters

the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

Under the impact of Hamilton economic programA. the United States teetered on the brink of economic disaster. B. foreign investment in government securities dramatically declined. C. the health of the United States' economy improved significantly. D. America emerged in the forefront of New Mercantilism. E. a heavily industrialized economy appeared in the United States

the health of the United States' economy improved significantly.

The primary issue in disputes in Shay's Rebellion was A. the jailing of individuals or seizure of their property for failure to pay taxes during a time of economic hardship B. the underrepresentation of western Massachusetts in the state legislature leading to accusations of "taxation without representation" C. the failure of Massachusetts to pay a promised postwar bonus to soldiers who had served in its forces during the Revolution D. the failure of Massachusetts authorities to take adequate steps to protect the western part of the state from the depredations of raiding Indians E. economic oppression practiced by the banking interests of eastern Massachusetts

the jailing of individuals or seizure of their property for failure to pay taxes during a time of economic hardship

The United States under the Articles of Confederation was called a "firm league of friendship" because A. relations among the states were truly harmonious B. there were no outstanding disagreements among the states C. the national government was not given the authority to demand that states act together D. the Articles of Confederation Congress sought friendships with Britain E. the United States joined an international coalition of states pledged to outlaw war

the national government was not given the authority to demand that states act together

In the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison asserted that A. the states, not the Supreme Court, were the final judges of the limits of federal power B. the states were creations of the federal government C. the federal judiciary was the sole arbiter of the constitutionality of federal and state laws D. the "implied powers" of the Constitution gave the president the power to enforce the Alien and Sedition Acts E. a "dual presidency" modeled on ancient Rome's consulship would serve to protect the states from federal government

the states, not the Supreme Court, were the final judges of the limits of federal power

The Alien and Sedition Acts can be considered an attack on the First Amendment rights because: A. they made it a crime to say or write scandalous statements critical of the government. B. they made it difficult for foreigners to become American citizens. C. they gave the president the power to jail foreigners who might be dangerous to the United States. D. the outlawed conspiracies.

they made it a crime to say or write scandalous statements critical of the government.

The Group most likely to approve of the Articles of Confederation would be A. former officers in the Continental army B. those who feared strong central government C. those who held United States government securities D. bankers, merchants, and financiers E. those who feared the dangers of unrestrained democracy

those who feared strong central government

The question whether to count slaves for the purpose of allocating representatives to each state under the Constitution was resolved with the decision that A. three-fifths of slaves would be counted B. all of the slaves would be counted C. no slaves would be counted D. one half of the slaves would be counted E. two thirds of the slaves would be counted

three-fifths of slaves would be counted

In order to secure the support of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison for the federal assumption of state debts, Alexander Hamilton promised A. to resign as Secretary of the Treasury B. to sponsor legislation favoring the expansion of slavery C. to support the locating of a permanent capital for the nation on the Potomac D. to withdraw his proposal for the levying of a protective tariff E. to endorse Jefferson as a presidential candidate

to support the locating of a permanent capital for the nation on the Potomac

The Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution was used by Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton A. as a campaign issue in the election of 1796 B. to support their positions on establishment of the Bank of the United States C. to limit the power of Congress D. to limit the power of the President E. to establish status within Washington's administration

to support their positions on establishment of the Bank of the United States

The Virginia Plan presented to the Constitutional Convention by Governor Edmund Randolph on behalf of the Virginia delegation A. urged the delegates to scrap their instructions to revise the Articles of Confederation and to submit an entirely new document to the states B. provided for a unicameral national legislature C. proposed the election of a "National Executive" by a direct vote of the people D. eliminated all property requirements for either voting or holding office E. failed to provide for a national judiciary

urged the delegates to scrap their instructions to revise the Articles of Confederation and to submit an entirely new document to the states

In his "Farewell Address" of 1796, George Washington A. indicated his belief that political parties were necessary for the survival of democracy B. urged the nation to avoid permanent alliances of any sort with foreign powers C. denounced American isolationism in world affairs D. endorsed the presidential candidacy of Alexander Hamilton E. condemned Thomas Jefferson's presidential aspirations

urged the nation to avoid permanent alliances of any sort with foreign powers

The Republican Party that developed around Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in its early stages A. supported legislation for a protective tariff B. favored a strong central government C. was an alliance of local and state groups greatly influenced by parochial issues and personalities D. advocated a broad interpretation of the Constitution E. introduced legislation creating a national bank

was an alliance of local and state groups greatly influenced by parochial issues and personalities

The Federalist Papers A. were written anonymously by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison B. argued that under the Constitution the states would relinquish too much sovereignty C. opposed ratification of the Constitution without the addition of a bill of rights D. convinced Patrick Henry to support the Constitution E. stressed that the Constitutional Convention was instructed to revise the Article of Confederation, not to write a new constitution

were written anonymously by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison

During the first two decades under the United States Constitution, the main factor that separated Federalists from Republicans was A. whether they accepted the Constitution or opposed it B. whether they favored the French Revolution or opposed it C. whether they leaned more toward states' rights or national sovereignty D. their personal like or dislike for the personalities of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton E. whether they had been patriots or loyalist during the American war of independence.

whether they favored the French Revolution or opposed it

George Washington's cabinet was chosen A. from Washington's personal friends in Virginia B. from members of Hamilton's political organization C. from persons to whom Washington owed political favors D. without regard to political affiliation or personal agreement with him E. solely from those who served in the Continental army

without regard to political affiliation or personal agreement with him