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Question 2

Whose presidency was responsible for the creation of the judiciary system?



Thomas Jefferson



John Adams



James Madison



George Washington


3 points  

Question 3

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 stimulated the economy and strengthened the alliance with France.



It prevented a western attack on the United States by Spain.



It improved relations with England and Canada and prevented Indian invasions.


3 points  

Question 4

Which of the following events did not occur during the John Adams administration?



XYZ Affair



buildup of the U.S. Navy



the Alien and Sedition Crisis



the Whiskey Rebellion


3 points  

Question 5

Which presidency was responsible for the Alien and Sedition Acts, which restricted the rights of immigrants and government critics?



James Madison



George Washington



John Adams



James Monroe


3 points  

Question 6

Which were elements of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan for the United States?




creating state banks, minting new money, and establishing tariffs



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 a national bank, reducing the national debt, and promoting loyalty to the federal government


3 points  

Question 7

Hamilton's financial plan called for which of the following?




paying off the national debt gradually



having the states assume the national debt



raising money by asking for foreign aid



refusing to pay the debt to France


3 points  

Question 8

Which of the following did George Washington's Farewell Address urge the nation to do? 




remain neutral in foreign affairs



form a strong alliance with the French



establish several political parties



remember the importance of states' rights




3 points  

Question 9

Which statement describes the views of the Democratic-Republican Party?



Ordinary citizens cannot be trusted with political power.



There should be a strong federal government.



Powers not expressly given to the federal government belonged to the states.



The Supreme Court should have jurisdiction over the legislative branch.


3 points  

Question 10

What is another name for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual freedoms?



American Rights and Duties



Declaration of Individual Rights



Bill of Rights



Citizen Responsibilities and Privileges