Chapter 8 Test

Question 1

French agents tried to get bribes from the United States and caused a scandal known as the

Answer 1

XYZ Affair

Question 2

Druing his presidency, John Adams helped the United States avoid war with

Answer 2

France

Question 3

During John Adams presidency the ________ in Congress passed laws to limit immigration and restrict free speech

Answer 3

Federalists

Question 4

The debate over sates rights had been going on since the writing of the

Answer 4

Constitution

Question 5

When Thomas Jefferson talked about “certain matters” that were criminal in his speech to the country….he was talking about what?

Answer 5

printing criticism of the government

Question 6

What did Thomas Jefferson mean when he said that the bills referred to were against the constitution?

Answer 6

That they violated constitutional rights like the rights of free speech and press that were guaranteed by the 1st ammendment

Question 7

In his farewell address, George Washington advised against becoming involved in European affairs because

Answer 7

he wanted to avoid war

Question 8

What was related to the issue of states rights?

Answer 8

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

Question 9

Washington’s response o the Whiskey Rebellion

Answer 9

proved the strength of the national government

Question 10

Who had the greatest impact on the economic policy of the Washington administration?

Answer 10

Alexander Hamilton

Question 11

Why did so many Southerners oppose Hamiltons financial plan?

Answer 11

Their states had aid off their war debts already

Question 12

Why did southern members of Congress agree to support Hamilton’s plan?

Answer 12

The nations new capital would be built in the south.

Question 13

Under the treaty that ended the American Revolution, the area from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi belonged to

Answer 13

the United States

Question 14

According to the Republicans, what did the Sedition Act violate

Answer 14

the First Amendment

Question 15

What other issue divided Republicans and Federalists during John Adams presidency?

Answer 15

Alien Acts

Question 16

The Republicans and Federalists were both

Answer 16

political parties

Question 17

Which of the following was a function of the National Bank

Answer 17

to be a safe place for deposits of government funds

Question 18

An outsider from another country

Answer 18

alien

Question 19

a person who buys things hoping the price will rise and that he or she will make a profit

Answer 19

speculator

Question 20

a general who defeated native american tribes in the Battle of Fallen Timbers

Answer 20

Anthony Wayne

Question 21

the most important; basic; forming the foundation of an idea or action

Answer 21

fundamental

Question 22

He was nominated as the presidential candidate by the Federalist

Answer 22

John Adams

Question 23

unfriendly adverse or opposed

Answer 23

hostile

Question 24

an organized political group

Answer 24

faction

Question 25

He considered factions to be selfish groups unconcerned with the well being of the whole nation

Answer 25

James Madison

Question 26

Describe the Republicans views

Answer 26

were led by Thomas Jefferson
Believed people should have political power
Favored strong state government
Emphasized agriculture
Favored strict interpretation of constitution
Were pro-French
Opposed national bank
Opposed protective Tariff

Question 27

Describe the Federalists Views

Answer 27

Led by Alexander Hamilton
Believed wealthy and educated should lead
Favored strong central government
Emphasized manufacturing, shipping, and trade
favored loose interpretation of constitution
were pro British
Favored national bank
favored protective tariff

Question 28

In 1789 the United States was about _______ the size it is today

Answer 28

1/4

Question 29

Thomas Jefferson supported __________

Answer 29

France

Question 30

Alexaner Hamilton supported

Answer 30

Britain

Question 31

In the election of 17966, ________ became the second president

Answer 31

John Adams

Question 32

John Adams was a ________

Answer 32

Federalist

Question 33

The vice president for Thomas Jeffereson was a

Answer 33

Republican

Question 34

George Washington sent _________ to put down the Whisky Rebellion

Answer 34

troops

Question 35

Members of the _______ party supported Jay’s treaty

Answer 35

Federalist

Question 36

Republicans usually supported

Answer 36

France

Question 37

Federalist usually supported

Answer 37

Britain

Question 38

When George Washington left office he warned about the dangers of

Answer 38

Political parties

Question 39

A tax on liquor led to the

Answer 39

Whisky Rebellion

Question 40

Why did some people say the Alien and Sedition Acts violated the democratic principles of the American Revolution

Answer 40

They said they violated Free Speech because the Sedition acts made it a crime to say negative things about the government. They said the alien acts increased the presidents power to deport immigrants or anyone he considered dangerous.

Question 41

T/F The Framers of the Constitution expected political parties to develop

Answer 41

False–they did not expect it

Question 42

T/F The country’s first two political parties were the Republicans and Democrats

Answer 42

False–The Republicans and Federalists

Question 43

T/F George Washington opposed the development of political parties.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

T/F Both political parties supported strong central government

Answer 44

False–Federalists wanted strong central government, Republicans wanted strong state governments

Question 45

T/F New Political parties have emerged to replace the country’s original parties.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

T/F At First, the president and vice president were required to be members of the same political party.

Answer 46

False– The first and second place winners became President and Vice President.