American History The New Nation 4 American Leaders

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Who was the first President of the United States? A. John Adams B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. George Washington

D. George Washington

What role did Alexander Hamilton play during George Washington's presidency? A. Secretary of War B. Ambassador to France C. Governor of New D. Secretary of the Treasury

D. Secretary of the Treasury

Which statement BEST describes the role of John Marshall in the early U.S. government? A. the earliest and most powerful leader in the movement to end slavery B. the first Vice President to become President after a presidential assassination C. the official who convinced Thomas Jefferson to purchase the Louisiana Territory D. the Supreme Court Chief justice who helped expand the power of the national government

D. the Supreme Court Chief justice who helped expand the power of the national government

This is the nickname given to George Washington, and it represents the fact that he was the first President of the United States.

Father of Our Country

He was our first president, father of the nation, founding father, and Commander of the Continental Army in victory over Britain in the Revolutionary War.

George Washington

This was the "Great Chief Justice," he presided over the case of Marbury v. Madison and was remembered as the principal founder of the U.S. system of constitutional law.

John Marshall

He was the third president of the United States, a founding father, an Anti-federalist, and the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson

The person most known for contributing to the final form of the Constitution was A. James Madison. B. George Washington. C. Benjamin Franklin. D. Alexander Hamilton.

A. James Madison

This Massachusetts politician was the first Vice President of the United States. A. John Adams B. Henry Knox C. Thomas Jefferson D.Alexander Hamilton

A. John Adams

He was a "founding father," an author of the Federalist Papers, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and the architect of the first fiscal plan for the United States after the ratification of the Constitution.

Alexander Hamilton

· Born in 1751 in Virginia · An author of the Federalist Papers · Considered the "Father of the Constitution" · 4th President of the United States All of these are describing what "Founding Father" of the United States? A. John Adams B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. George Washington

B. James Madison

Why are the people such as George Washington, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin known as the "Founding Fathers"? A. They wrote the Declaration of Independence. B. They helped create the United States government. C. They fought in the Continental Army against the British. D. They helped settle the area known as the Plymouth Colony.

B. They helped create the United States government.

Which candidate would a tobacco farmer from North Carolina MOST likely have voted for in the Election of 1800?? A. John Adams B. Thomas Jefferson C. George Washington D. Alexander Hamilton

B. Thomas Jefferson

John Adams won the election of 1796 because he had the support of America's wealthy businessmen and northern bankers. What political party did he represent? A. the Whig Party B. the Federalist party C. the Know-Nothing party D. the Democratic-Republican party

B. the Federalist party

Which of the these was a precedent set by the first President of the United States, George Washington? A. the popular election of the President ` B. the tradition of only serving two terms C. naming nine Justices to the Supreme Court D. addressing the Chief Executive as as "Your Highness"

B. the tradition of only serving two terms

John Marshall was a leader of which instrument of government? A. The Senate B. The Presidency C. The Supreme Court D. The House of Representatives

C. The Supreme Court

Which of these statements MOST accurately describes the term Jeffersonian Democracy? A. The United States should ally closely with the nations of Europe. B. The Bill of Rights merely suggests rights and can be easily changed. C. The common man must be protected from the tyranny of the aristocrats. D. The states must consistently yield to the power of the Federal government.

C. The common man must be protected from the tyranny of the aristocrats.

- He wrote the "Declaration of Independence" in 1776 - He served as Secretary of State during Washington's presidency - He served as America's third president, from 1801-1809 These are describing which Founding Father? A. John Adams B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. Benjamin Franklin

C. Thomas Jefferson

This Virginia politician was the first Secretary of State of the United States. A. John Adams B. Henry Knox C. Thomas Jefferson D. Alexander Hamilton

C. Thomas Jefferson

he Election of 1800 is sometimes called "the Revolution of 1800" because it marked the end of the Federalist party in American politics and the rise of a new party called the Democratic-Republicans. Who was this new party's candidate that defeated John Adams in this election? A. James Monroe B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. Alexander Hamilton

C. Thomas Jefferson

Which person is commonly referred to as the "Father of our Country"? A. John Adams B. Thomas Jefferson C. Benjamin Franklin D. George Washington

D. George Washington

He was one of the writers and signers of the Declaration of Independence, the first Vice President, and the Second U.S. President.

John Adams


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