Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Bank of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would be totally owned by the federal government. 
B)  It had unanimous support in Congress. 
C)  The Constitution had specifically demanded its creation. 
D)  It would provide regulation of national currency. 
E)  President Washington ultimately opposed it. 
A)  It would be totally owned by the federal government. 
B)  It had unanimous support in Congress. 
C)  The Constitution had specifically demanded its creation. 
D)  It would provide regulation of national currency. 
E)  President Washington ultimately opposed it.

Question 2

The emergence of two political parties reflected the basic philosophical differences between Jefferson and Hamilton. Which of the following accurately describes Jefferson's philosophy and political party?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a Federalist, Jefferson wished to place limits on states' rights and believed that the common people, especially the lower classes, were untrustworthy. 
B)  As a Federalist, Jefferson prioritized the values and concerns of northerners and promoted urban and commercial growth. 
C)  As a Democrat, Jefferson envisioned a developing American economy and society modeled on that of Britain rather than France. 
D)  As a Democratic Republican, Jefferson believed in a strong national government out of fear of the tyranny of the masses, especially farmers. 
E)  As a Democratic Republican, Jefferson was concerned about threats to individual rights and states' rights posed by big government. 
A)  As a Federalist, Jefferson wished to place limits on states' rights and believed that the common people, especially the lower classes, were untrustworthy. 
B)  As a Federalist, Jefferson prioritized the values and concerns of northerners and promoted urban and commercial growth. 
C)  As a Democrat, Jefferson envisioned a developing American economy and society modeled on that of Britain rather than France. 
D)  As a Democratic Republican, Jefferson believed in a strong national government out of fear of the tyranny of the masses, especially farmers. 
E)  As a Democratic Republican, Jefferson was concerned about threats to individual rights and states' rights posed by big government.

Question 3

The term the "Critical Period," coined by John Quincy Adams, refers to America under the Articles of Confederation. Why was the period from 1784-1787 so critical?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was the time of the Revolutionary War in which Americans fought for their independence from Great Britain. 
B)  It was the years-long period the founding fathers took to write the Constitution, during which time America was lawless. 
C)  It was the time that American leaders developed major differences on politics, government, the economy, and foreign policy. 
D)  It was the worst period of George Washington's presidency, during which several small wars erupted. 
E)  It was a period during which the United States failed to take advantage of opportunities to expand and cede land in the West. 
A)  It was the time of the Revolutionary War in which Americans fought for their independence from Great Britain. 
B)  It was the years-long period the founding fathers took to write the Constitution, during which time America was lawless. 
C)  It was the time that American leaders developed major differences on politics, government, the economy, and foreign policy. 
D)  It was the worst period of George Washington's presidency, during which several small wars erupted. 
E)  It was a period during which the United States failed to take advantage of opportunities to expand and cede land in the West.

Question 4

Pinckney's Treaty between Spain and the United States resolved many outstanding border questions. The treaty was also an important development because it

Accepted Answer

A)  gave the United States ownership of the Mississippi River. 
B)  expelled all Native Americans from the Southwest. 
C)  gave Americans access to Spanish New Orleans for trade. 
D)  ceded Florida to Britain. 
E)  allowed Americans to settle in Texas. 
A)  gave the United States ownership of the Mississippi River. 
B)  expelled all Native Americans from the Southwest. 
C)  gave Americans access to Spanish New Orleans for trade. 
D)  ceded Florida to Britain. 
E)  allowed Americans to settle in Texas.

Question 5

Examine George Washington's motives in declaring that the United States would remain neutral in the conflict between England and France.

Accepted Answer

George Washington's motives in declaring

Question 6

A tie in electoral votes during the election of 1800 resulted in such a political crisis that, before Jefferson's inauguration, people talked openly of civil war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why was the election of 1800 significant?

Accepted Answer

A)  The election's outcome continued the Federalist domination of the U.S. government and, thus, limited the voice of Democratic Republicans. 
B)  Jefferson and Aaron Burr were tied with the same exact number of electoral votes, which created a political crisis over the transition of power. 
C)  The election marked an era early in the nation's history that would remain unaffected by partisan politics. 
D)  The election resolved the fundamental political tensions that had emerged between ardent nationalists and those who prized states' rights. 
E)  The presidency henceforth would no longer be held by slaveholders, which would help make politicians more sympathetic to minorities. 
A)  The election's outcome continued the Federalist domination of the U.S. government and, thus, limited the voice of Democratic Republicans. 
B)  Jefferson and Aaron Burr were tied with the same exact number of electoral votes, which created a political crisis over the transition of power. 
C)  The election marked an era early in the nation's history that would remain unaffected by partisan politics. 
D)  The election resolved the fundamental political tensions that had emerged between ardent nationalists and those who prized states' rights. 
E)  The presidency henceforth would no longer be held by slaveholders, which would help make politicians more sympathetic to minorities.

Question 8

What did Hamilton do in his debate with Jefferson over the national bank's constitutionality?

Accepted Answer

A)  He emphasized states' rights. 
B)  He strictly interpreted the Constitution. 
C)  He used the doctrine of implied powers. 
D)  He emphasized the Tenth Amendment. 
E)  He relied on Madison's support. 
A)  He emphasized states' rights. 
B)  He strictly interpreted the Constitution. 
C)  He used the doctrine of implied powers. 
D)  He emphasized the Tenth Amendment. 
E)  He relied on Madison's support.

Question 9

Shays's Rebellion was led by

Accepted Answer

A)  merchants. 
B)  factory workers. 
C)  bankers. 
D)  indebted farmers. 
E)  ambitious politicians. 
A)  merchants. 
B)  factory workers. 
C)  bankers. 
D)  indebted farmers. 
E)  ambitious politicians.

Question 10

The northern states felt obligated to help pay off the much larger debts the southern states incurred during the Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each description with the item below.
-George Washington

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

What did Adams do soon before he left office?

Accepted Answer

A)  He repealed Hamilton's tax policies. 
B)  He questioned the fair outcome of the election. 
C)  He cemented Federalism within the judiciary. 
D)  He destroyed his official records. 
E)  He renewed his friendship with Jefferson. 
A)  He repealed Hamilton's tax policies. 
B)  He questioned the fair outcome of the election. 
C)  He cemented Federalism within the judiciary. 
D)  He destroyed his official records. 
E)  He renewed his friendship with Jefferson.

Question 13

The Constitution addressed slavery by

Accepted Answer

A)  referring numerous times to "slaves" or "slavery." 
B)  counting slaves as three-fifths of a person for the purposes of apportionment. 
C)  requiring that all slaves count toward a state's congressional representation. 
D)  making it legal in every state. 
E)  requiring that slaves have full legal protections. 
A)  referring numerous times to "slaves" or "slavery." 
B)  counting slaves as three-fifths of a person for the purposes of apportionment. 
C)  requiring that all slaves count toward a state's congressional representation. 
D)  making it legal in every state. 
E)  requiring that slaves have full legal protections.

Question 14

What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? How did they prompt the creation of a new U.S. constitution in 1787?

Accepted Answer

The Articles of Confederation, the first

Question 15

Trace the development of political parties during Washington's administration and describe their basic philosophies.

Accepted Answer

During Washington's administration, two

Question 16

Alexander Hamilton's basic vision of America was to make it

Accepted Answer

A)  a vibrant capitalist power. 
B)  a democratic model for the world. 
C)  a mighty empire like ancient Rome. 
D)  committed to limited government and social equality. 
E)  an example of racial tolerance and diversity. 
A)  a vibrant capitalist power. 
B)  a democratic model for the world. 
C)  a mighty empire like ancient Rome. 
D)  committed to limited government and social equality. 
E)  an example of racial tolerance and diversity.

Question 17

Match each description with the item below.
-Edmond-Charles Genêt

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 18

Describe the system of checks and balances in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The system of checks and balances in the

Question 19

Washington gave his farewell address on September 17, 1796, during which he advised the United States to

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage the emerging party system. 
B)  become more involved in European affairs. 
C)  choose Aaron Burr as the next president. 
D)  seek colonies in Africa as a cheaper source of enslaved Africans. 
E)  avoid permanent alliances with other countries. 
A)  encourage the emerging party system. 
B)  become more involved in European affairs. 
C)  choose Aaron Burr as the next president. 
D)  seek colonies in Africa as a cheaper source of enslaved Africans. 
E)  avoid permanent alliances with other countries.

Question 20

Examine the Whiskey Rebellion with an eye on the issue of whether it was a serious threat to the life of the young nation.

Accepted Answer

The Whiskey Rebellion was a significant

Exam 6: Strengthening the New Nation

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Bank of the United States?

The emergence of two political parties reflected the basic philosophical differences between Jefferson and Hamilton. Which of the following accurately describes Jefferson's philosophy and political party?

The term the "Critical Period," coined by John Quincy Adams, refers to America under the Articles of Confederation. Why was the period from 1784-1787 so critical?

Pinckney's Treaty between Spain and the United States resolved many outstanding border questions. The treaty was also an important development because it

Examine George Washington's motives in declaring that the United States would remain neutral in the conflict between England and France.

A tie in electoral votes during the election of 1800 resulted in such a political crisis that, before Jefferson's inauguration, people talked openly of civil war.

Why was the election of 1800 significant?

What did Hamilton do in his debate with Jefferson over the national bank's constitutionality?

Shays's Rebellion was led by

The northern states felt obligated to help pay off the much larger debts the southern states incurred during the Revolution.

Match each description with the item below. -George Washington

What did Adams do soon before he left office?

The Constitution addressed slavery by

What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? How did they prompt the creation of a new U.S. constitution in 1787?

Trace the development of political parties during Washington's administration and describe their basic philosophies.

Alexander Hamilton's basic vision of America was to make it

Match each description with the item below. -Edmond-Charles Genêt

Describe the system of checks and balances in the Constitution.

Washington gave his farewell address on September 17, 1796, during which he advised the United States to

Examine the Whiskey Rebellion with an eye on the issue of whether it was a serious threat to the life of the young nation.

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Colonial Ways of Life

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The American Revolution

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Nationalism and Sectionalism

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Business and Labor in the Industrial Era

The New South and the New West

Political Stalemate and Rural Revolt

Seizing an American Empire

The Progressive Era

America and the Great War

A Clash of Cultures

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