Question 1

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-​Which of the following laws, resolutions, and treaties were enacted by the Federalist Congress in 1798 in an effort to muzzle politically their Jeffersonian opponents?

Accepted Answer

A) The Alien Laws 
B) The Sedition Act 
C) The Convention of 1800 
D) The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions 
E) Jay's Treaty

Question 2

Summarize the central arguments of the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions. Explain why they are key documents in American history. Address and evaluate the legitimacy of the constitutional arguments of the "state compact" and "state nullification" theories that underlay both resolutions.
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Question 3

The High Federalists were

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A) political supporters of Adams and were led by Hamilton. 
B) political supporters of Jefferson. 
C) supporters of the war faction of the Federalist party. 
D) Federalists who voted for the Republicans in the election of 1800. 
E) backcountry supporters of the Whiskey Rebellion living in southwestern Pennsylvania and near the Indian frontier in the Old Northwest.

Question 4

Hamiltonian Federalists advocated

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A) a preference for promoting agriculture over manufacturing in the United States. 
B) a strong central grovernment. 
C) a full-blown democracy. 
D) strong ties with France. 
E) a low national debt.

Question 5

A diplomatic historian has said, in reference to early American foreign policy, that "Europe's troubles became America's opportunities." What events of the 1790s would best illustrate the truth of this remark? Why?

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Question 6

Very early in its national history, the United States established a tradition of isolationism in its foreign policy. How did the Neutrality Proclamation and Washington's Farewell Address contribute to this tradition?

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Question 7

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Convention of 1800

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Question 8

One of George Washington's most significant contributions as president was

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A) keeping the nation out of foreign wars. 
B) the signing of Jay's Treaty. 
C) his advice against forming permanent alliances with foreign nations. 
D) securing a pledge from Britain to stop arming Indians on the western lands. 
E) establishing the political party system.

Question 9

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Thomas Jefferson

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Question 10

Federalists strongly supported

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A) law and order. 
B) states' rights. 
C) strict construction of the Constitution. 
D) popular democracy. 
E) a weak military.

Question 11

The Sedition Act

Accepted Answer

A) threatened First Amendment freedoms of speech and press. 
B) established criteria for deporting dangerous foreigners. 
C) changed naturalization requirements for new citizens. 
D) was never enforced. 
E) was found by the Supreme Court to be unconstitutional.

Question 12

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Treaty of Greenville

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Question 13

The Bill of Rights was intended to protect ____ against the potential tyranny of ____.

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A) the prerogatives of Congress, the president 
B) the army and the navy, the national government 
C) the South, the northern majority 
D) individual liberties, a strong central government 
E) civilian authorities, the military

Question 14

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-implied powers

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Question 15

All of the following are guarantees provided by the Bill of Rights except

Accepted Answer

A) the right to vote for all citizens. 
B) freedom of speech. 
C) freedom of religion. 
D) freedom of the press. 
E) right to a trial by a jury.

Question 16

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

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Question 17

The immediate cause of the undeclared war between the United States and France was

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A) the XYZ affair. 
B) the Genêt mission. 
C) the Neutrality Proclamation. 
D) Washington's Farewell Address. 
E) Jay's Treaty.

Question 18

According many Federalists, the duty of judging the unconstitutionality of legislation passed by Congress lay with

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A) state legislatures. 
B) the president. 
C) state supreme courts. 
D) the Supreme Court. 
E) the people.

Question 19

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Alien Laws

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Question 20

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-strict construction

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Exam 10: Launching the New Ship of State, 1789-1800

Summarize the central arguments of the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions. Explain why they are key documents in American history. Address and evaluate the legitimacy of the constitutional arguments of the "state compact" and "state nullification" theories that underlay both resolutions.

The High Federalists were

Hamiltonian Federalists advocated

A diplomatic historian has said, in reference to early American foreign policy, that "Europe's troubles became America's opportunities." What events of the 1790s would best illustrate the truth of this remark? Why?

Very early in its national history, the United States established a tradition of isolationism in its foreign policy. How did the Neutrality Proclamation and Washington's Farewell Address contribute to this tradition?

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Convention of 1800

One of George Washington's most significant contributions as president was

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Thomas Jefferson

Federalists strongly supported

The Sedition Act

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Treaty of Greenville

The Bill of Rights was intended to protect against the potential tyranny of .

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -implied powers

All of the following are guarantees provided by the Bill of Rights except

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

The immediate cause of the undeclared war between the United States and France was

According many Federalists, the duty of judging the unconstitutionality of legislation passed by Congress lay with

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Alien Laws

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -strict construction

Exam 10: Launching the New Ship of State, 1789-1800

Summarize the central arguments of the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions. Explain why they are key documents in American history. Address and evaluate the legitimacy of the constitutional arguments of the "state compact" and "state nullification" theories that underlay both resolutions. ​

The High Federalists were

Hamiltonian Federalists advocated

A diplomatic historian has said, in reference to early American foreign policy, that "Europe's troubles became America's opportunities." What events of the 1790s would best illustrate the truth of this remark? Why?

Very early in its national history, the United States established a tradition of isolationism in its foreign policy. How did the Neutrality Proclamation and Washington's Farewell Address contribute to this tradition?

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Convention of 1800

One of George Washington's most significant contributions as president was

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Thomas Jefferson

Federalists strongly supported

The Sedition Act

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Treaty of Greenville

The Bill of Rights was intended to protect ____ against the potential tyranny of ____.

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -implied powers

All of the following are guarantees provided by the Bill of Rights except

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

The immediate cause of the undeclared war between the United States and France was

According many Federalists, the duty of judging the unconstitutionality of legislation passed by Congress lay with

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Alien Laws

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -strict construction

Summarize the central arguments of the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions. Explain why they are key documents in American history. Address and evaluate the legitimacy of the constitutional arguments of the "state compact" and "state nullification" theories that underlay both resolutions.

The Bill of Rights was intended to protect against the potential tyranny of .