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U.S. History 2 Q+A
LUOA
| What was the first governing document of the new United States of America? | The Articles of Confederation |
| Under the Articles of Confederation, each state received how many votes? | 1 vote per state |
| After the American War for Independence, what created a potential for trouble between the states? | western lands |
| The Northwest Ordinance of 1785 provided | a system for governing western territories and for admission of new states to the union |
| What was NOT a problem with the Articles of Confederation? | Strong control of banks by the government |
| What were the problems with the Articles of Confederation? | - No power to keep the domestic peace - No central authority to deal with international affairs - No power to collect taxes |
| What state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention? | Rhode Island |
| British and Spanish occupation of United States territory was clear evidence of what flaw in the Articles of Confederation? | the national government lacked the power to enforce treaties |
| What was the primary way the Articles of Confederation government raised funds? | the sale of western lands |
| At the time of Shays' Rebellion, losing property also meant losing the right to _________. | vote |
| Which Founding Father and politician kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention? | James Madison |
| What meeting failed in its attempts to bring national leaders together to talk, but motivated them to meet to discuss the issues with the Articles of Confederation? | the Annapolis Convention 1786 |
| Why did some states cede their western lands to the central government after the revolution? | The central government assumed their war debt. |
| As a provision of the Land Ordinance of 1785, (1) one lot in each township was set aside for a _____________. | school |
| The Land Ordinance of 1785 provided | for the survey and sale of western lands |
| Shays' Rebellion began due to issues with | seizure of property for inability to pay debts |
| The New Jersey Plan called for a | one-house legislature with equal representation of the states |
| The Virginia Plan called for a | two house legislature, each based on population |
| The 3/5 Compromise solved the problem of how to | count slaves for taxation and representation |
| At the beginning of the Constitutional Convention, who did the delegates pick as the presiding officer? | George Washington |
| The period following the American Revolution has often been called | The Critical Period |
| The primary critique of the Anti-Federalists against the Constitution was | they wanted a guarantee of rights added to the Constitution |
| What was outlawed in the Northwest Territory by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787? | slavery |
| In effect, the Articles of Confederation made the United States a loose board of directors for thirteen separate small _______________. | republics |
| Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes were required to pass major legislation? | 9 |
| Article IV, the Fugitive Slave Clause, was inserted in response to | The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 |
| The topic of Federalist 48 was ________________. | separation of powers |
| The topic of Federalist 45 was ________________. | the concept of federalism |
| The topic of Federalist 10 was ________________. | the extended republic |
| The Great Compromise presented a plan that created | a legislative branch with one house based on equal representation and one house based on population |
| In Washington's First Inaugural, he called on Congress to remember that "The foundations of our National policy will be laid in the pure & immutable principles of private ____________." | morality |
| ??? | ??? |
| Which of the following was NOT a member of Washington's presidential cabinet? | Samuel Adams |
| Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? | John Jay |
| Who was NOT a Federalist? | Patrick Henry |
| As a provision in the Constitution, the slave trade could not be regulated until ____________________. | 1808 |
| The structure of the Supreme Court and its subsidiary courts was created by | The Judiciary Act of 1789 |
| What European event shaped American foreign policy for most of Washington's Presidency? | The French Revolution |
| The dinner than Jefferson hosted that brought about the "Dinner Table Bargain" was a deal brokered by | Jefferson to pass Hamilton's assumption plan in return for the location of the federal capital on the Potomac. |
| The Whiskey Rebellion was a movement against | taxes |
| "Citizen Genet" | a French diplomat who sought asylum in America |
| In what city was Washington first sworn in as President under the new Constitution? | New York |
| Which of the following established America's right to freely navigate the Mississippi River? | Pinckney's Treaty |
| The Election of 1800 was ______________. | a real test of the American Constitutional system |
| The American rally cry following the XYZ Affair was, "Millions for defense, but not one cent for _____________." | tribute |
| As a result of the Election of 1800, Congress passed and the states ratified ________________. | the 12th Amendment |
| Jefferson's response to the Alien and Sedition Acts claimed that the states had the right to ______________. | declare any federal law unconstitutional |
| The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed because _________________. | Congress was afraid of war with France |
| In the XYZ Affair, the French demanded | payment to open diplomatic negotiations |
| In the election of 1800 Jefferson and Burr were | attacked as atheists and radicals |
| The case of Marbury v. Madison established the principle of | the court declaring laws unconstitutional (judicial review) |
| What American ship was burned by US sailors during the war with the Barbary Pirates? | USS Philadelphia |
| From whom did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory? | France |
| In what year did the ban on the international slave trade take effect? | 1808 |
| Which of the following was NOT one of Jefferson's initial domestic policies? | start a welfare program |
| On June 22, 1807, the HMS Leopard fired on the ____________, which forced President Jefferson to take drastic measures. | USS Chesapeake |
| Who was Jefferson's Vice President that killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel? | Aaron Burr |
| What was Jefferson's solution to English and French restrictions on American shipping in the early 1800s? | the Embargo Act |
| 1806 Berlin Decree and 1807 Milan Decree | declared all neutral vessels carrying British goods subject to seizure |
| The Louisiana Purchase | territory in western United States purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million |
| What event on August 24, 1814, was a British attempt at retaliation for the destruction of the Canadian capital at York and led to the attack on Baltimore? | Burning of Washington, DC |
| What battle of the War of 1812 made Andrew Jackson a national hero? | The Battle of New Orleans |
| Which of the following was not a reason for the War of 1812? | British attacks on settlements on the Canadian border |
| What event spelled the end of the Federalist Party as a political force in the nation? | The Hartford Convention |
| What ship is known as "Old Ironsides?" | USS Constitution |
| What was NOT one of Madison's post-war accomplishments? | the Louisiana Purchase |
| The War of 1812 officially ended with __________. | Treaty of Ghent |
| Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became our National Anthem as he watched _____________. | the bombardment of Ft. McHenry |
| As hostilities increased in the West and American sovereignty was ignored in the Atlantic what was the War Hawks arguments? | - stand strong by defending its position in the world - insults to America should be answered. |
| Who led the War Hawks? | - John C. Calhoun - Henry Clay |
| Which of the following Presidents is most associated with the "Era of Good Feelings?" | James Monroe |
| Which of the following national elections marked a shift in power between the Federalist Party and the Jeffersonian Republicans? | The Election of 1800 |
| Which of the following best describes Federalists' attitude toward the War of 1812? | They protested the war throughout. |
| The Federalist Party was most closely associated with which of the following European countries? | Great Britain |
| Historians often refer to the period 1789 and 1801 as "_____________" because a certain political party held overwhelming influence in the Federal government. | The Federalist Era |
| Though their suspicions were unfounded, some Republicans accused the New England Federalists of conspiring to ______________. | secede |
| Which of the following was NOT one of the major reasons why the Federalists Party collapsed by 1816? | They failed to raise enough funds to campaign effectively. |
| John Adams had served in what capacity under Washington? | Vice President |
| Who did the Americans face in the Quasi War? | France |
| Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who decided the case of Marbury v. Madison? | John Marshall |
| Who was the Native American leader defeated at the Battle of Tippecanoe? | Tecumseh |
| Which of the following individuals coined the phrase, "The Era of Good Feelings?" | Benjamin Russel |
| The Hartford Convention drafted amendments that would | - limit the Presidency to a single term - require a 2/3 majority in Congress to admit new states to the Union - require a 2/3 majority in Congress to declare war |
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