History Unit 4 Quiz 3
What were the objections to the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
It cost too much. The land was not needed. It was not constitutional.
sold Louisiana to the United States
Napoleon
The first city to be the capital of the United States under the Constitution was:
New York
Which symbols on the great seal represent God and His protection of the United States?
the eye above the pyramid the golden light breaking through white cloud
For a symbol of the United States, Benjamin Franklin wanted to use a(n):
turkey
symbol of stability
pyramid
settled Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Attorney General
Edmund Randolph
physical, mental, and moral nature; height
stature
A special tax on foreign goods is called a(n):
tariff
Washington sent troops to put down ____________ over the excise tax.
the Whiskey Rebellion
The Louisiana Territory cost:
$15 million
Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
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
Many in America wanted war with England so they could help France, capture _____ , and free American ships from fear of attack.
Canada
Thomas Jefferson began the ______ Party.
Democratic-Republican
Which act(s) did Jefferson sign to avoid war with France and Britain, but all it did was ruin America's trade and put many people out of work?
Embargo Act
Most of the Federalists lived in the southern states.
False
Washington asked that his title be the "His highness the President of the United States of America."
False
Washington selected his Cabinet from the southern states.
False
Washington served as President for three terms of office.
False
Secretary of War
Henry Knox
Why did Washington choose Cabinet members from both northern and southern states?
It would have caused jealousy.
went to France to purchase New Orleans
James Monroe
a Christian mountain man
Jedediah Smith
Washington's Vice President
John Adams
first missionary family in Oregon
Marcus Whitman
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
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. Tariffs would hurt southern farmers.
The War of 1812 began because the British were interfering with American trade and for what other reason?
The British were impressing American seamen.
Explain why the eagle is holding the olive branch in its right talon rather than its left talon.
The eagle is holding the olive brach in its right talon because the right side is more important. The olive branch in its right talon says the United States is peace to war, but the right to defend.
Adams' Vice President
Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
Hamilton's plans to make America strong favored the northern states.
True
In exchange for the national government paying war debts, the capital was moved to the South.
True
Some Americans wanted to help France fight against England.
True
Washington took an oath on the Bible to be President.
True
What nickname were Americans given who wanted war with England?
War Hawks
President's official home
White House
explored the Louisiana Territory
Zebulon Pike
The Democratic-Republican Party would favor all of the following except:
a loose interpretation of the Constitution
The Federalist Party would favor all of the following except:
a strict interpretation of the Constitution
a special ceremony to place a person into office
inauguration
symbol of peace
olive branch
an important example that others will follow
precedent
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 stripes on the shield