The Judiciary Act of 1801

The Judiciary Act of 1801

A. was passed by the new Republican Congress
B. increased the size of the Supreme Courty by two seats
C. was an attempt by Federalists to secure their hold on the courts
D. resulted in the Federalists losing control of the judiciary
E. was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court


Answer: C. was an attempt by Federalists to secure their hold on the courts

Who described the election of 1800 as the "Revolution of 1800?"

Who described the election of 1800 as the "Revolution of 1800?" 

A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Alexander Hamilton
C. John Adams
D. James Madison
E. George Washington


Answer: A. Thomas Jefferson

The presidential campaign in 1800

The presidential campaign in 1800

A. saw the Republicans win a decisive victory over the Federalists
B. was notable for the sensational personal slandering of both candidates
C. saw leading Federalists in Congress attempt to engineer the election of Aaron Burr
D. was decided by a newly elected elected Republican Congress
E. was further complicated by the emergence of 3rd party, the Whigs


Answer: B. was notable for the sensational personal slandering of both candidates

In the late 1790s, on the political scene,

In the late 1790s, on the political scene,

A. the U.S. was deeply and bitterly divided
B. the republican form of government had won over most skeptics
C. the power of the Republicans was declining
D. the U.S. had developed a clear 2-party system
E. there was considerable agreement over most important foreign policy questions


Answer: A. the U.S. was deeply and bitterly divided

In the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, it was asserted that

In the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, it was asserted that 

A. the Republicans had betrayed the spirit of the Constitution
B. the federal gov. had the right to void state laws
C. the Supreme Court had constitutional authority to invalidate federal laws
D. th 10th amendment to the Constitution was unjust
E. States had the right to nullify federal laws


Answer: E. States had the right to nullify federal laws

The Alen and Sedition Acts (1798)

The Alen and Sedition Acts (1798)

A. gave the federal government effective authority to stifle any public criticism
B. were aggressively used by the Adams administration to suppress any public criticism
C. were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
D. gave the federal government effective authority to stifle any pbulic criticism, and were aggressively used by the Adams administration to that effect
E. were aggressively used by the Adams administration to suppress public criticism, until they were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court


Answer: A. gave the federal government effective authority to stifle any public criticism

The "XYZ" Affair

The "XYZ" Affair

A. involved foreign interference in an American presidential election
B. involved secret foreign treaties with nearby Indian nations
C. increased tensions between the U.S. and Great Britain
D. was prompted by a feud between John Adams and Alexander Hamilton
E. led to an undeclared war between the U.S. and France


Answer: E. led to an undeclared war between the U.S. and France

The election of 1796 saw

The election of 1796 saw

A. a Federalist president and a Republican vice-president take office
B. the Republicans win the presidency for the first time
C. the House of Representatives determine the presidential victor
D. the Federalists reach their height of power and unity
E. John Adams become president on the Republican ticket


Answer: A. a Federalist president and a Republican vice-president take office

Pinckney's Treaty (1795) gave the United States

Pinckney's Treaty (1795) gave the United States

A. the right to navigate the Mississippi River to its mouth
B. the freedom to use the port at New Orleans
C. a desired fixed northern boundary of Florida
D. assurances that Indians in Florida would be prevented from launching northern raids
E. All these answers are correct


Answer: E. All these answers are correct

Pinckney's Treaty (1795) was negotiated between the United States and

Pinckney's Treaty (1795) was negotiated between the United States and 

A. Great Britain
B. France
C. Spain
D. the Netherlands
E. the Iroquois Confederacy



Answer: C. Spain

Jay's Treaty (1794)

Jay's Treaty (1794)

A. avoided a likely war with England
B. secured British compensation for recent attacks on American ships
B. secured British compensation for recent attacks on American ships
C. led to the withdrawal of British forces posted on the American frontier
D. prompted England to send its first minister since the Revolution to the U.S.
E. recognized the right of Americans to navigate the Mississippi to its mouth


Answer: A. avoided a likely war with England

In reference to Indians living in the U.S., the Constitution

In reference to Indians living in the U.S., the Constitution

A. made no mention of Indian nations
B. stated Indian tribes were entitled to direct representation in the federal government
C. required the federal government to respect treaties negotiated under the Confederation
D. declared Congress had no legal right to regulate commerce with Indian tribes
E. had defined a precise legal standing for Indian and Indian nations


Answer: E. had defined a precise legal standing for Indian and Indian nations

The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 saw

The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 saw

A. the federal government conduct itself much as it did during Shays's Rebellion
B. violent clashes between urban merchants and American troops
C. a briefly successfull move by Pensylvania to secedefrom the Union
E. President Washington accompany thousands of troops into the field


Answer: E. President Washington accompany thousands of troops into the field

In America, the French Revolution was generally praised by

In America, the French Revolution was generally praised by

A. Federalists
B. Republicans
C. Federalists and Republicans
D. Indians and slaves
E. no ones


Answer: B. Republicans

During the 1790s, regional support in the United States for Federalists was greatest in the

During the 1790s, regional support in the United States for Federalists was greatest in the 

A. rural Deep South
B. rural Far West
C. Northeast
D. Southwest
E. mid-Atlantic region


Answer: C. Northeast

The 2 preeminent Republicans of the 1790s were

The 2 preeminent Republicans of the 1790s were 

A. Alexander Hamliton and James Monroe
B. John Adams and James Madison
C. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
D. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
E. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr


Answer: D. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

The emergence of an alternative political organization to the Federalists was prompted by a

The emergence of an alternative political organization to the Federalists was prompted by a 

A. dispute over President Washington's policies for westward expansion
B. fear that the Federalists were attmepting to end free elections
C. belief that the power of the central government needed to be restrained
D. a growing debate over the national bank
E. fear that George Washington would try to run for a 3rd term


Answer: C. belief that the power of the central government needed to be restrained

In the Constitution, political parties were

In the Constitution, political parties were

A. not mentioned
B. described as dangerous
C. encouraged
D. viewed as temporary factions
E. specifically proscribed


Answer: A. not mentioned

The most sustained opposition to Alexander Hamilton's economic program came from

The most sustained opposition to Alexander Hamilton's economic program came from 

A. creditors
B. manufacturers
C. urban wealthy
D. Federalists
E. small farmers


Answer: E. small farmers

Opponents of Alexander Hamilton's proposed national bank argued

Opponents of Alexander Hamilton's proposed national bank argued

A. Congress had no atuhority to create a national bank
B. a national bank would lead to currency inflation
C. a national bank would lead to rampant speculation
D. Congress had no authority to create a national bank, and a national bank would to currency inflation
E. a national bank would lead to currency inflation and rampant speculation



Answer: A. Congress had no authority to create a national bank