Unit 3 Test Flashcards
Which president’s views on the power of the federal government changed when he saw an opportunity to authorize the Louisiana Purchase?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following issues challenged George Washington and the new nation during his presidency?
eliminating political parties that had developed during the Constitutional Convention
building a fleet of ships to protect the coast
putting the nation’s finances in order
choosing and sending ambassadors to Europe
putting the nation’s finances in order
What did the Louisiana Purchase achieve for the United States?
It doubled the size of the country and provided control of the Mississippi River.
It prevented a western attack on the United States by Spain.
It improved relations with England and Canada and prevented Indian invasions.
It stimulated the economy and strengthened the alliance with France.
It doubled the size of the country and provided control of the Mississippi River.
Which president favored laws restricting the rights of immigrants?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
What laws did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions oppose?
12th and 13th Amendments to the Constitution
Ordinances of 1785 and 1787
Alien and Sedition Acts
Judiciary Acts of 1789 and 1792
Alien and Sedition Acts
Which were elements of Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan for the United States?
creating a national bank, reducing the national debt, and promoting loyalty to the federal government
collecting taxes from the states, trading with England, and increasing cotton production
promoting loyalty to the states, reducing the deficit, and building the military
creating state banks, minting new money, and establishing tariffs
creating a national bank, reducing the national debt, and promoting loyalty to the federal government
What did people who agreed with Alexander Hamilton believe about the government?
The federal government should be strong.
The federal government should be weak.
The federal government should not pay to borrow money.
The federal government should do what the states say.
The federal government should be strong.
What were the key points of George Washington’s Farewell Address?
the strength of agriculture, the need for Congress, and the importance of states’ rights
the power of the Bill of Rights, the need for strong leadership, and the benefit of taxes
the need for military strength, the importance of the presidency, and the power in foreign alliances
the importance of neutrality, the danger of political parties, and the need for federal unity
the importance of neutrality, the danger of political parties, and the need for federal unity
When the first two political parties developed, what issue divided them most clearly?
alliance with Britain versus alliance with France
federal power versus states’ rights
taxation versus donation
slavery versus abolition
federal power versus states’ rights
What is another name for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual freedoms?
Declaration of Individual Rights
Citizen Responsibilities and Privileges
American Rights and Duties
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
What was the significance of the election of 1800?
It was decided in the House of Representatives and led to a constitutional amendment.
George Washington handed over the reins of power to John Adams.
It allowed two of the founding fathers, Adams and Jefferson, to serve at the same time.
The British agreed strongly with the results, which strengthened the alliance with England.
It was decided in the House of Representatives and led to a constitutional amendment.
Which of the following became states out of land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase?
Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Missouri
Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky
Minnesota, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas
Wisconsin, Indiana, West Virginia, Iowa
Minnesota, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas
Which of the following are related to the War of 1812?
the creation of a national bank, a treaty with Canada, and the growth of Congress
the Battle of New Orleans, the burning of Washington, and “The Star-Spangled Banner”
the election of Madison, the formation of the navy, and an alliance with France
the Spanish Cession, the Era of Good Feelings, and the invention of the cotton gin
the Battle of New Orleans, the burning of Washington, and “The Star-Spangled Banner”
What did Dolley Madison do when the British attacked Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812?
She persuaded the British soldiers to have dinner with her and talked them out of damaging the president’s house.
She sent her husband away and dared the British soldiers to enter the president’s house.
She rescued valuable items from the president’s house, including a famous portrait of George Washington.
She entertained the British soldiers so that the American troops could surround the president’s house and capture them.
She rescued valuable items from the president’s house, including a famous portrait of George Washington.
Which is a true statement about political and moral issues that arose after 1815?
The growth of textile mills led to favoritism for rich southern farmers.
Westward expansion brought economic opportunities for Native American tribes.
Slavery conflicted with the opportunity for profits from cotton production.
New states could not be admitted without agreeing to allow slaves to be used for farming.
Slavery conflicted with the opportunity for profits from cotton production.
