US History crutch review 5-7

After 1778, most of the fighting in the Revolution was done in the South. T True F False

True

Desertion was a big problem for Washington's army during the Revolution. T True F False

True

Many Loyalists emigrated from the American colonies during and after the Revolution. T True F False

True

The Anglican Church became the Episcopal Church after the Revolution. T True F False

True

The Articles of Confederation left many powers to the states. T True F False

True

A problem with the Spanish entry into the Revolution against Britain was that Spain: a entered as an ally of France rather than of the United States b demanded that the United States surrender Georgia as the price for its help c agreed to fight the British but only on the open seas d said it would attack only the British colonies in South America

a

America contended with Spain over: a freedom to navigate the Mississippi River b trade with Spain's colonies c ownership of Florida d discrimination towards Catholics in America

a

In the era of the Revolution, the northern states: a took steps to abolish slavery b elected a number of free blacks to office c gave free blacks full equality d sent many former slaves to Canada

a

Madison and Jefferson objected to the national bank primarily because: a they believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution b they felt it was not powerful enough to meet the nation's financial needs c it would cost the government too much money d too many of Hamilton's friends had acquired bank stock

a

Representative from New York at the Constitutional Convention. a Alexander Hamilton b Daniel Shays c George Washington d Roger Sherman e James Monroe

a

The American victory at Yorktown would have been impossible without: a French assistance b British incompetence c favorable weather d superior weapons

a

The Federalist argued that: a the size and diversity of the large new country would make it impossible for any one faction to control the government b the Constitution was necessary to prevent one faction from taking control of the nation c a republican form of government could not work in a nation as large as the United States and therefore the Constitution was necessary d the Constitution would promote control of the government by one faction, which would be good for the nation

a

The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions argued that: a states could decide if laws were unconstitutional b taxes imposed by Congress were unconstitutional c immigrants should be expelled from the country if they were not loyal to the American cause d the "freedom of speech" clause in the Bill of Rights did not apply to purely political rhetoric

a

Under President Adams, a war between the United States and France: a was an undeclared naval conflict b was ended by the XYZ Affair c halted partisan divisions d ended in American victory

a

Was the first secretary of the treasury a Alexander Hamilton b John Adams c John Marshall d John Jay e James Madison

a

With the end of the war, many Americans viewed the United States as a: a nation with a special destiny b future imperial power c North American extension of Europe d leader in science and technological innovation

a

In regard to state debts, Hamilton proposed that: a they be cancelled b the federal government take them over c they be paid off by an income tax d creditors get back only half their money

b

Jefferson's election in 1800: a continued the Federalist domination of the U.S. government b had to be settled in the House of Representatives c was assured when Aaron Burr agreed to withdraw as a candidate for president d was assured when George Washington announced his support of Jefferson just three weeks before the election

b

Madison's Virginia Plan: a would create a president for life b would create a bicameral legislature c was favored by small states d would abolish the state governments

b

One serious economic problem under the Articles of Confederation was: a scarcity of good farmland b the differing tariff policies of the states c the impossibility of obtaining credit d excessively high income taxes

b

The Constitution addressed slavery by: a referring numerous times to "slaves" or "slavery" b stating that the African slave trade could not be banned before 1808 c requiring that all slaves count towards a state's congressional representation d requiring that slaves have full legal protections

b

The Marquis de Lafayette served the American cause during the war as: a commander of the French navy b Washington's most trusted aide c France's ambassador to Congress d leader of the attack on the British in Canada

b

The Newburgh Conspiracy involved: a General Washington's plot to become dictator b a military threat to enlarge congressional powers c an attempt to destroy the Bank of North America d secret peace talks with the British

b

The Patriot militia: a favored conventional European tactics in battle b frustrated Washington with their lack of discipline c enlisted for a three-year term of service d basically won the war against the British

b

Was a destitute and disgruntled Massachusetts farmer. a Alexander Hamilton b Daniel Shays c George Washington d Roger Sherman e James Monroe

b

Was the Federalist presidential candidate in 1800 a Alexander Hamilton b John Adams c John Marshall d John Jay e James Madison

b

Which of the following elements appealed to Americans in search of a new government? a dictatorship and a strong national government b protection of individual liberty and property c full equality in the eyes of the law d a limited monarchy

b

Abigail Adams's appeal to her husband John to "remember the Ladies": a resulted in more rights for women b proved her subordinate nature c was basically ignored d revealed her political ambitions

c

After Shays' Rebellion: a Massachusetts was governed by martial law b England prepared for the possibility of resuming the war c there were numerous calls promoting a stronger central government d farmers throughout America were watched by local committees of safety

c

Believed the Constitution would last no more than twenty years. a Alexander Hamilton b Daniel Shays c George Washington d Roger Sherman e James Monroe

c

Neutrality in the conflict between England and France attracted Americans because: a of the fear that the war might spill over into the US b of our commitment to supporting Spain c of a lucrative trade with both sides d of our post-Revolution pacifist nature

c

Pinckney's Treaty resulted in: a American ownership of the Mississippi River b expulsion of the Indians from the Southwest c American trade access to Spanish New Orleans d Spain's withdrawal from Florida

c

Shays' Rebellion was led by: a merchants b factory workers c indebted farmers d ambitious politicians

c

The American victory at Saratoga resulted in: a a new invasion of Canada b serious peace negotiations with the British c France's entry on the American side d Dutch entry on the American side

c

The Constitution was to be considered ratified as soon as it had been approved by: a the Constitutional Convention b the Continental Congress c nine of the states d a majority of popular vote

c

The Sedition Act was aimed primarily at: a foreign immigrants b anti-war Federalists c Republican newspaper editors d French spies

c

The Whiskey Rebellion resulted in: a the repeal of the federal liquor tax b declining support for the Republicans c the sending of the army to Pennsylvania d diminished respect for federal authority

c

The convention, which assembled in May 1787, was supposed to: a write a new constitution b address the country's financial crisis c revise the Articles of Confederation d nominate someone for president

c

The emergence of political parties: a was strongly encouraged by President Washington b brought the United States to the brink of civil war c reflected philosophical differences between Jefferson and Hamilton d resulted from a division between monarchists and republicans

c

The phrase "critical period" refers to: a the time of the Revolutionary War b the summer the Constitution was written c America under the Articles of Confederation d George Washington's presidency

c

Was a supreme court justice a Alexander Hamilton b John Adams c John Marshall d John Jay e James Madison

c

Which of the following was NOT one of the provisions of the treaty ending the American Revolution? a Congress would not prevent British merchants from collecting debts owed them by Americans. b The Mississippi River was recognized as the western boundary of the United States. c Congress would restore all property confiscated from Loyalists during the war. d Americans were allowed to fish off the Canadian coast.

c

An ongoing source of American tension toward the British was: a British refusal to recognize America b British blockade of the Atlantic coast c British refusal to pay war damages d British forts along the Canadian border

d

Anti-Federalist leaders: a often were better organized and prepared than their Federalist opponents b tended to be younger than their Federalist counterparts c had been the chief proponents of a stronger central government at the Constitutional Convention d wanted a Bill of Rights to protect individuals from the new government

d

As a result of Jay's Treaty: a the United States and Britain became military allies b the border with Canada was adjusted in favor of America c duties on most items imported from Britain were cut in half d the British agreed to evacuate their northwest posts by 1796

d

During the period of the Revolution, a slave might gain his freedom: a claiming amnesty as a political prisoner b suing for freedom in local courts c running away to northern states d joining the British army

d

During the war, Tories: a refused to take prisoners b outnumbered Patriots c lived at peace with thier Patriot/Whig neighbors d came from all classes of society

d

On the western frontier, Indian tribes such as the Mohawks, Shawnees, and Cherokees: a stayed neutral b supported the Americans c fled further west to escape the fighting d supported the British

d

Proposed the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention a Alexander Hamilton b Daniel Shays c George Washington d Roger Sherman e James Monroe

d

The Bill of Rights did all of the following EXCEPT: a safeguard freedoms such as press, speech, and assembly b constitute the first ten amendments of the Constitution c protect against "cruel and unusual" punishment d settle all questions about federal versus state authority

d

The British shifted their military effort to the South: a to protect their settlements in Florida b to fight in a milder climate c to destroy rebel plantations d to utilize the strength of local Tories

d

The Founding Fathers viewed the most "democratic" part of the government was the: a presidency b Senate c Supreme Court d House of Representatives

d

The Judiciary Act of 1801: a created three new positions on the Supreme Court b was the first act passed by the Republicans c allowed federal judges to be impeached under the Sedition Act d was the legacy of the Federalists as they left office

d

The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution: a protected the right to bear arms b guaranteed free speech and the right to assembly c prohibited the national government from interfering in the religious beliefs or practices of any citizen d said that powers not specifically given to the national government remained with the states or the people

d

Was the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court? a Alexander Hamilton b John Adams c John Marshall d John Jay e James Madison

d

Washington's farewell address: a praised the emerging two-party system b urged greater involvement in Europe c was pessimistic about the nation's future d opposed permanent alliances

d

Which of the following was NOT a power of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? a full authority over foreign affairs b control of government in the western territories c to settle disputes between the states d the right to levy taxes on trade and commerce

d

Which of the following was NOT part of the Northwest Ordinance? a Slavery was prohibited in the territory above the Ohio River. b Statehood was allowed when a territory had a population of 60,000 people. c Religious freedom was guaranteed in a "bill of rights." d New states formed from the Northwest Territory had to allow Indians "perpetual representation" in state governments

d

Anti-Federalist leader and future president. a Alexander Hamilton b Daniel Shays c George Washington d Roger Sherman e James Monroe

e

With Jefferson, wrote the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions a Alexander Hamilton b John Adams c John Marshall d John Jay e James Madison

e