Question 1

The collection of essays known as The Federalist Papers was written by

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A)  James Madison and George Washington. 
B)  Thomas Jefferson. 
C)  Patrick Henry. 
D)  Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. 
E)  John Adams. 
A)  James Madison and George Washington. 
B)  Thomas Jefferson. 
C)  Patrick Henry. 
D)  Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. 
E)  John Adams.

Question 2

On the question of women's rights, the proposed Constitution

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A)  denied the vote to females. 
B)  was surprisingly progressive for its time. 
C)  defined women as the property of their husbands. 
D)  accepted the advice of prominent women. 
E)  said nothing. 
A)  denied the vote to females. 
B)  was surprisingly progressive for its time. 
C)  defined women as the property of their husbands. 
D)  accepted the advice of prominent women. 
E)  said nothing.

Question 3

Although slavery was the most explosive issue of the Constitutional Convention, the new constitution lacked any plan for limiting or ending slavery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each description with the item below.
-Anthony Wayne

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A) was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention and had faith in a representative democracy 
B) issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts 
C) drafted the land ordinance of 1784 and assumed individual pioneers should be allowed to settle the western territories 
D) was a diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution 
E) briefly represented New York at the Constitutional Convention and was a leader of the Federalists
F)wanted the preamble of the Constitution to read "We the states" rather than "We the people"
G)was the most active at the Constitutional Convention and emerged as its philosophical leader
H)led American troops in what became known as the Northwest Indian War, including the Battle of Fallen Timbers
I)was a prominent supporter of slavery and negotiated an extremely popular treaty with Spain
J)wrote "On the Equality of the Sexes" and argued that women experience prejudice
K)was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court and negotiated a treaty with Great Britain 
A) was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention and had faith in a representative democracy 
B) issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts 
C) drafted the land ordinance of 1784 and assumed individual pioneers should be allowed to settle the western territories 
D) was a diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution 
E) briefly represented New York at the Constitutional Convention and was a leader of the Federalists
F)wanted the preamble of the Constitution to read "We the states" rather than "We the people"
G)was the most active at the Constitutional Convention and emerged as its philosophical leader
H)led American troops in what became known as the Northwest Indian War, including the Battle of Fallen Timbers
I)was a prominent supporter of slavery and negotiated an extremely popular treaty with Spain
J)wrote "On the Equality of the Sexes" and argued that women experience prejudice
K)was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court and negotiated a treaty with Great Britain

Question 5

In regard to religion, which of the following is true of the Constitution?

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A)  It makes the United States a Christian nation. 
B)  It reflects the atheism of the founding fathers. 
C)  It prohibits the states from having official churches. 
D)  It expresses hostility toward religion. 
E)  It prevents Congress from establishing an official religion. 
A)  It makes the United States a Christian nation. 
B)  It reflects the atheism of the founding fathers. 
C)  It prohibits the states from having official churches. 
D)  It expresses hostility toward religion. 
E)  It prevents Congress from establishing an official religion.

Question 6

Under President Adams, a war between the United States and France

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A)  was an undeclared naval conflict. 
B)  was ended by the XYZ affair. 
C)  halted partisan divisions. 
D)  ended in American victory. 
E)  led to French attacks on the U.S. coast. 
A)  was an undeclared naval conflict. 
B)  was ended by the XYZ affair. 
C)  halted partisan divisions. 
D)  ended in American victory. 
E)  led to French attacks on the U.S. coast.

Question 7

Match each description with the item below.
-Alexander Hamilton

Accepted Answer

A) was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention and had faith in a representative democracy 
B) issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts 
C) drafted the land ordinance of 1784 and assumed individual pioneers should be allowed to settle the western territories 
D) was a diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution 
E) briefly represented New York at the Constitutional Convention and was a leader of the Federalists
F)wanted the preamble of the Constitution to read "We the states" rather than "We the people"
G)was the most active at the Constitutional Convention and emerged as its philosophical leader
H)led American troops in what became known as the Northwest Indian War, including the Battle of Fallen Timbers
I)was a prominent supporter of slavery and negotiated an extremely popular treaty with Spain
J)wrote "On the Equality of the Sexes" and argued that women experience prejudice
K)was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court and negotiated a treaty with Great Britain 
A) was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention and had faith in a representative democracy 
B) issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts 
C) drafted the land ordinance of 1784 and assumed individual pioneers should be allowed to settle the western territories 
D) was a diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution 
E) briefly represented New York at the Constitutional Convention and was a leader of the Federalists
F)wanted the preamble of the Constitution to read "We the states" rather than "We the people"
G)was the most active at the Constitutional Convention and emerged as its philosophical leader
H)led American troops in what became known as the Northwest Indian War, including the Battle of Fallen Timbers
I)was a prominent supporter of slavery and negotiated an extremely popular treaty with Spain
J)wrote "On the Equality of the Sexes" and argued that women experience prejudice
K)was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court and negotiated a treaty with Great Britain

Question 8

Describe the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Why had the Articles been written that way?

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The weaknesses of the Articles of Confed

Question 9

How did the Constitution affect immigration and naturalization?

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A)  The founding fathers were in strong agreement that the United States remain open to all foreigners and enabled this through a series of detailed laws set forth in the Constitution. 
B)  The Constitution said little about immigration and naturalization, which has allowed policy to change over the years in response to fluctuating political moods and economic needs. 
C)  The Constitution offered guidance on immigration and created a naturalization process highly similar to that of Great Britain in that citizens could not renounce their original citizenship. 
D)  Although the Constitution created opportunities for the new nation to accommodate immigration, the idea of America as an asylum for refugees was at odds with George Washington's vision as president. 
E)  The Constitution ensured that the naturalization of all peoples, including those of African or Asian descent, be left to the national government rather than the states. 
A)  The founding fathers were in strong agreement that the United States remain open to all foreigners and enabled this through a series of detailed laws set forth in the Constitution. 
B)  The Constitution said little about immigration and naturalization, which has allowed policy to change over the years in response to fluctuating political moods and economic needs. 
C)  The Constitution offered guidance on immigration and created a naturalization process highly similar to that of Great Britain in that citizens could not renounce their original citizenship. 
D)  Although the Constitution created opportunities for the new nation to accommodate immigration, the idea of America as an asylum for refugees was at odds with George Washington's vision as president. 
E)  The Constitution ensured that the naturalization of all peoples, including those of African or Asian descent, be left to the national government rather than the states.

Question 10

What major compromises were made at the Constitutional Convention, and what issues were settled? What issues remained unsettled?

Accepted Answer

At the Constitutional Convention, severa

Question 11

Match each description with the item below.
-Benjamin Franklin

Accepted Answer

A) was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention and had faith in a representative democracy 
B) issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts 
C) drafted the land ordinance of 1784 and assumed individual pioneers should be allowed to settle the western territories 
D) was a diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution 
E) briefly represented New York at the Constitutional Convention and was a leader of the Federalists
F)wanted the preamble of the Constitution to read "We the states" rather than "We the people"
G)was the most active at the Constitutional Convention and emerged as its philosophical leader
H)led American troops in what became known as the Northwest Indian War, including the Battle of Fallen Timbers
I)was a prominent supporter of slavery and negotiated an extremely popular treaty with Spain
J)wrote "On the Equality of the Sexes" and argued that women experience prejudice
K)was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court and negotiated a treaty with Great Britain 
A) was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention and had faith in a representative democracy 
B) issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts 
C) drafted the land ordinance of 1784 and assumed individual pioneers should be allowed to settle the western territories 
D) was a diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution 
E) briefly represented New York at the Constitutional Convention and was a leader of the Federalists
F)wanted the preamble of the Constitution to read "We the states" rather than "We the people"
G)was the most active at the Constitutional Convention and emerged as its philosophical leader
H)led American troops in what became known as the Northwest Indian War, including the Battle of Fallen Timbers
I)was a prominent supporter of slavery and negotiated an extremely popular treaty with Spain
J)wrote "On the Equality of the Sexes" and argued that women experience prejudice
K)was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court and negotiated a treaty with Great Britain

Question 12

Examine the argument that the Alien and Sedition Acts destroyed John Adams's presidency.

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The Alien and Sedition Acts were a serie

Question 13

In his inaugural address, President Washington emphasized

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A)  his economic plans. 
B)  party politics. 
C)  national unity. 
D)  relations with Britain. 
E)  his cabinet selections. 
A)  his economic plans. 
B)  party politics. 
C)  national unity. 
D)  relations with Britain. 
E)  his cabinet selections.

Question 14

Which of the following statements accurately describes the effects of Jay's Treaty?

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A)  Although the United States was divided on its passage, the treaty improved relations between the United States and Britain by reopening American merchants' access to West Indies trade. 
B)  The terms of the treaty led to military cooperation between Britain and the United Sates against France, resulting in the most celebrated moments of Washington's presidency. 
C)  Although the treaty was strongly supported in the United States, the British people dramatically protested it and nearly prevented it from being signed. 
D)  Although Republicans in the South strongly supported the treaty, New Englanders successfully prevented its passage in the Senate because it spread the system of slavery. 
E)  The terms of the treaty made it clear that the British would never agree to reimburse Americans for the loss of any American property during the war and would continue to sell products to France. 
A)  Although the United States was divided on its passage, the treaty improved relations between the United States and Britain by reopening American merchants' access to West Indies trade. 
B)  The terms of the treaty led to military cooperation between Britain and the United Sates against France, resulting in the most celebrated moments of Washington's presidency. 
C)  Although the treaty was strongly supported in the United States, the British people dramatically protested it and nearly prevented it from being signed. 
D)  Although Republicans in the South strongly supported the treaty, New Englanders successfully prevented its passage in the Senate because it spread the system of slavery. 
E)  The terms of the treaty made it clear that the British would never agree to reimburse Americans for the loss of any American property during the war and would continue to sell products to France.

Question 15

According to the Constitution, the president has the authority to

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A)  veto acts of Congress. 
B)  resign and choose his or her successor. 
C)  declare war. 
D)  appoint state governors. 
E)  abolish the Senate and appoint new senators. 
A)  veto acts of Congress. 
B)  resign and choose his or her successor. 
C)  declare war. 
D)  appoint state governors. 
E)  abolish the Senate and appoint new senators.

Question 16

Which of the following statements accurately describes the delegates who met at the Constitutional Convention?

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A)  They included many participants from the Revolution who engaged in active debate with one another. 
B)  They tended to be elderly and out of touch with current events, prioritizing concerns from before the Revolution. 
C)  They predominantly wanted a weaker central government and argued passionately for their case. 
D)  They for the most part wished to rejoin the British Empire but negotiate better representation. 
E)  They included a few women who had little say in the Constitution but still made their wishes known. 
A)  They included many participants from the Revolution who engaged in active debate with one another. 
B)  They tended to be elderly and out of touch with current events, prioritizing concerns from before the Revolution. 
C)  They predominantly wanted a weaker central government and argued passionately for their case. 
D)  They for the most part wished to rejoin the British Empire but negotiate better representation. 
E)  They included a few women who had little say in the Constitution but still made their wishes known.

Question 17

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention sharply debated whether to establish a monarchy or a republic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true of Madison's Virginia Plan?

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A)  It proposed a president for life. 
B)  It proposed a two-house Congress. 
C)  It was most favored by the small states. 
D)  It advocated amending the Articles of Confederation. 
E)  It proposed to abolish the state governments. 
A)  It proposed a president for life. 
B)  It proposed a two-house Congress. 
C)  It was most favored by the small states. 
D)  It advocated amending the Articles of Confederation. 
E)  It proposed to abolish the state governments.

Question 19

The partisan divisions of the 1790s helped establish the right of "common" men to play a more active role in governing the new nation, such as the elimination of the requirement that citizens must own property to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The founding fathers viewed the most democratic entity of the government as the

Accepted Answer

A)  presidency. 
B)  Senate. 
C)  Supreme Court. 
D)  cabinet. 
E)  House of Representatives. 
A)  presidency. 
B)  Senate. 
C)  Supreme Court. 
D)  cabinet. 
E)  House of Representatives.

Exam 6: Strengthening the New Nation

The collection of essays known as The Federalist Papers was written by

On the question of women's rights, the proposed Constitution

Although slavery was the most explosive issue of the Constitutional Convention, the new constitution lacked any plan for limiting or ending slavery.

Match each description with the item below. -Anthony Wayne

In regard to religion, which of the following is true of the Constitution?

Under President Adams, a war between the United States and France

Match each description with the item below. -Alexander Hamilton

Describe the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Why had the Articles been written that way?

How did the Constitution affect immigration and naturalization?

What major compromises were made at the Constitutional Convention, and what issues were settled? What issues remained unsettled?

Match each description with the item below. -Benjamin Franklin

Examine the argument that the Alien and Sedition Acts destroyed John Adams's presidency.

In his inaugural address, President Washington emphasized

Which of the following statements accurately describes the effects of Jay's Treaty?

According to the Constitution, the president has the authority to

Which of the following statements accurately describes the delegates who met at the Constitutional Convention?

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention sharply debated whether to establish a monarchy or a republic.

Which of the following is true of Madison's Virginia Plan?

The partisan divisions of the 1790s helped establish the right of "common" men to play a more active role in governing the new nation, such as the elimination of the requirement that citizens must own property to vote.

The founding fathers viewed the most democratic entity of the government as the

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