Question 1

The First Amendment to the Constitution guaranteed

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A)  no cruel and unusual punishment. 
B)  voting rights for white adult men. 
C)  freedom of speech, press, and religion. 
D)  the right to bear arms. 
E)  the right to trial by jury. 
A)  no cruel and unusual punishment. 
B)  voting rights for white adult men. 
C)  freedom of speech, press, and religion. 
D)  the right to bear arms. 
E)  the right to trial by jury. C

Question 2

The reception of Jay's Treaty can best be described as

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A)  very negative. 
B)  very positive. 
C)  restrained. 
D)  relief. 
E)  none of these choices 
A)  very negative. 
B)  very positive. 
C)  restrained. 
D)  relief. 
E)  none of these choices A

Question 3

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Bill of Rights

Accepted Answer

the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Fulfillment of Federalists' promise made during ratification that the new government would protect the liberties of the people. James Madison as member of House of Representatives proposed nineteen amendments, which were reduced to ten.

Question 4

Each of the following was a part of the Hamiltonian Plan except

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A)  a national bank. 
B)  a tariff. 
C)  funding of the debt. 
D)  building a turnpike. 
E)  assuming state debts. 
A)  a national bank. 
B)  a tariff. 
C)  funding of the debt. 
D)  building a turnpike. 
E)  assuming state debts.

Question 5

As a result of the Lewis and Clark expedition

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A)  the nation was assured that Louisiana Purchase was well worth the price. 
B)  Thomas Jefferson questioned the wisdom of the Louisiana Purchase. 
C)  Lewis ran for president in 1808. 
D)  Americans got their first knowledge of California. 
E)  Jefferson's reelection was less certain. 
A)  the nation was assured that Louisiana Purchase was well worth the price. 
B)  Thomas Jefferson questioned the wisdom of the Louisiana Purchase. 
C)  Lewis ran for president in 1808. 
D)  Americans got their first knowledge of California. 
E)  Jefferson's reelection was less certain.

Question 6

The Treaty of Ghent merely returned the status quo prior to the war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hamilton saw all of his financial plans for the new nation rejected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The winner of the presidential election of 1800 was

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A)  James Madison. 
B)  John Adams. 
C)  Thomas Jefferson. 
D)  James Monroe. 
E)  Aaron Burr. 
A)  James Madison. 
B)  John Adams. 
C)  Thomas Jefferson. 
D)  James Monroe. 
E)  Aaron Burr.

Question 9

George Washington refused to run for reelection in ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of George Washington refused to run for reelection...

Question 10

A Supreme Court Justice impeached by the Republicans but acquitted was ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Supreme Court Justice impeached by the...

Question 11

The British Orders in Council (1806) attempted to stop world shipping with which nation?

Accepted Answer

A)  France 
B)  United States 
C)  Spain 
D)  Russia 
E)  Brazil. 
A)  France 
B)  United States 
C)  Spain 
D)  Russia 
E)  Brazil.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes John Adams during his presidency?

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A)  He had an optimistic faith in the goodness and support of the American people. 
B)  He helped pass legislation that strengthened constitutional protection of the freedoms of speech and press. 
C)  He had an embattled mentality and feared he was surrounded by enemies. 
D)  He was bored with dull public life and decided not to run for a second term. 
E)  He united his political party and proved to be an effective leader. 
A)  He had an optimistic faith in the goodness and support of the American people. 
B)  He helped pass legislation that strengthened constitutional protection of the freedoms of speech and press. 
C)  He had an embattled mentality and feared he was surrounded by enemies. 
D)  He was bored with dull public life and decided not to run for a second term. 
E)  He united his political party and proved to be an effective leader.

Question 13

Citizen Edmond Genêt caused trouble during Washington's presidency by

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A)  sending privateers to attack English ships and threatening to attack Spanish New Orleans. 
B)  refusing to sell New Orleans to the United States. 
C)  openly flirting with Martha Washington at state parties. 
D)  offering bribes to congressmen in return for state secrets. 
E)  threatening to assassinate President Washington. 
A)  sending privateers to attack English ships and threatening to attack Spanish New Orleans. 
B)  refusing to sell New Orleans to the United States. 
C)  openly flirting with Martha Washington at state parties. 
D)  offering bribes to congressmen in return for state secrets. 
E)  threatening to assassinate President Washington.

Question 14

Examine President Jefferson's war with the judiciary.

Accepted Answer

Jefferson's war with the judicial branch

Question 15

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Aaron Burr

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson's vice president. Respo

Question 16

James Madison was President of the United States during the War of 1812.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Washington administration sided with Britain in its war against France only because it wanted to protect Anglo-American trade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best describes John Adams's term in office?

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A)  It was successful. 
B)  It was embattled. 
C)  It was uneventful. 
D)  It was successful domestically but unsuccessful in foreign affairs. 
E)  It united the Federalist Party but led to intense opposition from the Republicans. 
A)  It was successful. 
B)  It was embattled. 
C)  It was uneventful. 
D)  It was successful domestically but unsuccessful in foreign affairs. 
E)  It united the Federalist Party but led to intense opposition from the Republicans.

Question 19

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Chesapeake

Accepted Answer

U.S. frigate that became involved in a c

Question 20

Explore the significance of the War of 1812 in American history.

Accepted Answer

The War of 1812 holds significant import

The First Amendment to the Constitution guaranteed

The reception of Jay's Treaty can best be described as

IDENTIFICATIONS -Bill of Rights

Each of the following was a part of the Hamiltonian Plan except

As a result of the Lewis and Clark expedition

The Treaty of Ghent merely returned the status quo prior to the war.

Hamilton saw all of his financial plans for the new nation rejected.

The winner of the presidential election of 1800 was

George Washington refused to run for reelection in ____________________.

A Supreme Court Justice impeached by the Republicans but acquitted was ____________________.

The British Orders in Council (1806) attempted to stop world shipping with which nation?

Which of the following best describes John Adams during his presidency?

Citizen Edmond Genêt caused trouble during Washington's presidency by

Examine President Jefferson's war with the judiciary.

IDENTIFICATIONS -Aaron Burr

James Madison was President of the United States during the War of 1812.

The Washington administration sided with Britain in its war against France only because it wanted to protect Anglo-American trade.

Which of the following best describes John Adams's term in office?

IDENTIFICATIONS -Chesapeake

Explore the significance of the War of 1812 in American history.

When Old Worlds Collide: Contact, Conquest, Catastrophe

The Challenge to Spain and the Settlement of North America

England Discovers Its Colonies: Empire, Liberty, and Expansion

Reform, Resistance, Revolution

Whigs and Democrats

Manifest Destiny: an Empire for Liberty--Or Slavery

Reconstruction, 1863-1877

The Rise of Corporate America, 1865-1914

War and Society, 1914-1920

The 1920s

America During the Second World War

Affluence and Its Discontents, 1953-1963

America During Its Longest War, 1963-1974

Uncertain Times, 1974-1992

Economic, Social, and Cultural Change in the Late 20th Century

A Time of Hope and Fear, 1993-2011

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Exam 7: Completing the Revolution, 1789-1815

The First Amendment to the Constitution guaranteed

The reception of Jay's Treaty can best be described as

IDENTIFICATIONS -Bill of Rights

Each of the following was a part of the Hamiltonian Plan except

As a result of the Lewis and Clark expedition

The Treaty of Ghent merely returned the status quo prior to the war.

Hamilton saw all of his financial plans for the new nation rejected.

The winner of the presidential election of 1800 was

George Washington refused to run for reelection in ____________________.

A Supreme Court Justice impeached by the Republicans but acquitted was ____________________.

The British Orders in Council (1806) attempted to stop world shipping with which nation?

Which of the following best describes John Adams during his presidency?

Citizen Edmond Genêt caused trouble during Washington's presidency by

Examine President Jefferson's war with the judiciary.

IDENTIFICATIONS -Aaron Burr

James Madison was President of the United States during the War of 1812.

The Washington administration sided with Britain in its war against France only because it wanted to protect Anglo-American trade.

Which of the following best describes John Adams's term in office?

IDENTIFICATIONS -Chesapeake

Explore the significance of the War of 1812 in American history.

When Old Worlds Collide: Contact, Conquest, Catastrophe

The Challenge to Spain and the Settlement of North America

England Discovers Its Colonies: Empire, Liberty, and Expansion

Reform, Resistance, Revolution

Whigs and Democrats

Manifest Destiny: an Empire for Liberty--Or Slavery

Reconstruction, 1863-1877

The Rise of Corporate America, 1865-1914

War and Society, 1914-1920

The 1920s

America During the Second World War

Affluence and Its Discontents, 1953-1963

America During Its Longest War, 1963-1974

Uncertain Times, 1974-1992

Economic, Social, and Cultural Change in the Late 20th Century

A Time of Hope and Fear, 1993-2011

Filters