Presidents Quiz #1 - Events

Question 1

During which president’s term was the Judiciary Act of 1789 passed, establishing federal courts?

Answer 1

George Washington

Question 2

During which president’s term did the Whiskey Rebellion occur, showcasing federal authority?

Answer 2

George Washington

Question 3

During which president’s term was the First Bank of the United States formed?

Answer 3

George Washington

Question 4

During which president’s term was the Neutrality Proclamation issued to avoid European entanglements?

Answer 4

George Washington

Question 5

During which president’s term was Jay’s Treaty signed to settle disputes with Britain?

Answer 5

George Washington

Question 6

During which president’s term was Pinckney’s Treaty signed, securing navigation rights on the Mississippi?

Answer 6

George Washington

Question 7

Which president warned against political parties and foreign alliances in his Farewell Address?

Answer 7

George Washington

Question 8

During which president’s term were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed, limiting immigrants and free speech?

Answer 8

John Adams

Question 9

During which president’s term were the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions written in response to federal overreach?

Answer 9

John Adams

Question 10

During which president’s term did the XYZ Affair occur, leading to the Quasi-War?

Answer 10

John Adams

Question 11

During which president’s term was peace with France negotiated in the Convention of 1800?

Answer 11

John Adams

Question 12

During which president’s term was the Louisiana Purchase completed, doubling U.S. territory?

Answer 12

Thomas Jefferson

Question 13

During which president’s term did the Lewis and Clark Expedition take place?

Answer 13

Thomas Jefferson

Question 14

During which president’s term was the Embargo Act passed, halting all foreign trade?

Answer 14

Thomas Jefferson

Question 15

During which president’s term were the Barbary Wars fought against North African pirates?

Answer 15

Thomas Jefferson

Question 16

During which president’s term were the Non-Intercourse Act and Macon’s Bill No. 2 enacted to adjust trade restrictions?

Answer 16

James Madison

Question 17

During which president’s term did the War of 1812 take place?

Answer 17

James Madison

Question 18

During which president’s term did the Hartford Convention occur, highlighting Federalist opposition to the War of 1812?

Answer 18

James Madison

Question 19

During which president’s term did the Missouri Compromise balance slave and free states?

Answer 19

James Monroe

Question 20

During which president’s term did the Era of Good Feelings occur, marked by political unity and economic expansion?

Answer 20

James Monroe

Question 21

During which president’s term was the Monroe Doctrine issued, warning Europe against colonization in the Americas?

Answer 21

James Monroe

Question 22

During which president’s term was the Adams-Onís Treaty signed, acquiring Florida from Spain?

Answer 22

James Monroe

Question 23

During which president’s term was the ‘Corrupt Bargain’ alleged to have occurred in the election of 1824?

Answer 23

John Quincy Adams

Question 24

During which president’s term were internal improvements such as roads and canals prioritized?

Answer 24

John Quincy Adams

Question 25

During which president's term was the Spoils System implemented, appointing supporters to government positions?

Answer 25

Andrew Jackson

Question 26

During which president's term was the Indian Removal Act passed, leading to the Trail of Tears?

Answer 26

Andrew Jackson

Question 27

During which president's term did the Nullification Crisis occur, involving South Carolina's opposition to federal tariffs?

Answer 27

Andrew Jackson

Question 28

During which president's term was the Bank War fought, opposing the renewal of the Second Bank of the U.S.?

Answer 28

Andrew Jackson

Question 29

During which president's term did the Panic of 1837 occur, leading to an economic depression?

Answer 29

Martin Van Buren

Question 30

During which president's term was the policy of Indian Removal continued?

Answer 30

Martin Van Buren

Question 31

Which president died 32 days into office?

Answer 31

William Henry Harrison

Question 32

During which president's term was the Annexation of Texas signed just before leaving office?

Answer 32

John Tyler

Question 33

During which president's term was the Webster-Ashburton Treaty signed, resolving U.S.-Canada border disputes?

Answer 33

John Tyler