Deck 8: A New Nation Facing a Revolutionary World 1789-1815

Question 1

What was the goal of Edmund Charles Genet when he came to America in 1793?

A)to become a U.S. citizen
B)seek trade opportunities for France
C)enlist U.S. support for the French Revolution
D)settle in French Canada

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What was one of the first acts of the new Congress in 1789?

A)the election of Washington as president
B)introduction of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
C)to raise taxes
D)declare that the U.S. would remain neutral in European conflicts

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following represents the political differences between Hamilton's Federalists and Jefferson's Democratic Republicans?

A)Federalists pushed for better relations with France over Great Britain.
B)Federalists tended to favor the educated elites.
C)Democratic Republicans favored a strong central government.
D)Democratic Republicans led the fight for greater taxation.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The Proclamation of Neutrality, issued in __________, allowed the U.S. to maintain trade with both France and Great Britain.

A)1789
B)1791
C)1793
D)1796

Question 5

Why did Jefferson resign as Secretary of State at the end of 1793?

A)He wanted to retire to his farm.
B)Jefferson returned to France as ambassador.
C)He was too heavily in debt to continue public service.
D)His feud with Hamilton caused him to question Washington's policies.

Question 6

Why was the treaty negotiated by Jay in 1795 controversial?

A)It curtailed U.S. trading rights.
B)Americans felt it did not favor British concerns.
C)It was seen as a violation of Washington's neutrality policy.
D)It helped the French revolutionists gain an advantage over their opponents.

Question 7

Why was the Whiskey Rebellion a significant event in the early Republic?

A)Federal military troops were used to suppress violence.
B)It caused the price of whiskey to skyrocket.
C)It led to an increase in the coffee market.
D)Protestors caused widespread destruction and deaths.

Question 8

Which of the following accelerated tensions with the Indians after the Revolution?

A)British plans for extending their presence in the western territories
B)advancement of settlers in the western territories
C)withdrawal of British troops along the western borders
D)American refusal to negotiate with western Indians

Question 9

The Treaty of San Lorenzo in 1795, also known as __________, opened Mississippi trade to the U.S.

A)Pinckney's Treaty
B)Jay's Treaty
C)Godoy's Treaty
D)the Treaty of Greenville

Question 10

In the early years of the Republic, how were all members of the Electoral College chosen?

A)popular vote
B)state legislators
C)Congress
D)different methods depending on the state

Question 11

What did Washington warn Americans about in his "Farewell Address" in 1796?

A)trading with Europeans
B)to look to Asia for new trade opportunities
C)involvement in foreign affairs
D)to find a way to co-exist with the Indians

Question 12

Adams was severely criticized by __________ for his French foreign policy.

A)Loyalists
B)Democratic-Republicans
C)Federalists
D)the British

Question 13

What was the intent of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

A)suppress political opposition against the government
B)eliminate British immigration
C)prohibit boycotts
D)prohibit immigrants from becoming U.S. citizens

Question 14

Why were the actions of Toussaint Louverture a cause for American concern?

A)He revised the American ideas of republicanism.
B)Louverture successfully campaigned in the Caribbean against U.S. trade interests.
C)Americans were concerned his successful slave rebellion would inspire U.S. slaves.
D)As the new president of Saint Domingue, his interests were aligned with France and not with the U.S.

Question 15

Why did the Virginia slave rebellion in 1800 fail?

A)The insurgents were unable to build a support network.
B)The rebels were betrayed by fellow slaves.
C)Slaves relied too heavily on foreign support which did not materialize.
D)Most slaves were distracted by the 1800 election.

Question 16

Although the Democratic Republican Party generally promoted political democracy, __________________ lost some of their political voice under its administration.

A)small landowners
B)women
C)western settlers
D)Federalists

Question 17

How did Adams continue his influence in American politics after leaving office?

A)He stacked federal courts with Federalists prior to leaving office.
B)He continued advising Jefferson on political matters.
C)His political popularity carried a lot of weight in the Virginia legislature.
D)Through his wife's influence, he was able to affect some positive changes for Virginia slaves.

Question 18

What was the significance of the Court decision Marbury v. Madison?

A)It reduced the power of the federal government to enforce laws.
B)It established the principle of "judicial review."
C)It emphasized the weakness of John Marshall.
D)It reinforced the impeachment power of the legislative branch of government.

Question 19

What was the significance of the XYZ Affair?

A)American diplomats were humiliated by French officials.
B)Americans and French entered into a non-aggression agreement.
C)Congress officially declared war on France.
D)Adam's popularity temporarily soared.

Question 20

Although the Haitians formed a republican form of government,

A)Jefferson refused to support a black leader.
B)tt was too radical to garner U.S. support.
C)the U.S. did not want to support any country in the western hemisphere that supported the French.
D)Americans were against any country that engaged in repression against any of its citizens.

Question 21

Who was the leader of the bloody 1811 slave rebellion in Virginia?

A)Gabriel Prosser
B)Charles Deslondes
C)Usuf Quaramanti
D)William Eaton

Question 22

In 1800, the Treaty of San Ildefonso

A)resulted in more territory for Spain.
B)gave the French access to the port of New Orleans.
C)left the Mississippi River in control of Americans.
D)allowed both Spain and France to acquire additional North American territories.

Question 23

Who did Jefferson need to negotiate with in order to complete the Louisiana Purchase?

A)Spain
B)Britain
C)Louis XVI
D)Talleyrand

Question 24

How much did the U.S. government pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

A)$1 million
B)$5 million
C)$10 million
D)$15 million

Question 25

What lesson did the U.S. learn from its wars in North Africa in the early 19^th century?

A)The U.S. was a well-respected nation in the eyes of the world.
B)The wars proved that Americans could win an international conflict.
C)The weaknesses of the U.S. were exposed.
D)The U.S. did not need protection from the Barbary states.

Question 26

Why was Burr tried for treason in 1807?

A)He attempted to gain control of Mexico.
B)He killed Hamilton in a duel.
C)He was involved in a plot to overthrow the government under Jefferson.
D)He blocked the Louisiana Purchase through illegal means.

Question 27

How did westward expansion in the Northwest Territory change the Shawnee's relations with Americans?

A)They were encouraged to establish peaceful relations with the settlers.
B)The Shawnee were forced to move further west.
C)They began to accept the idea of private land ownership.
D)Shawnee leaders advocated the concept of adaptation.

Question 28

What actions did the British use to control U.S. trade in the early 1800s?

A)Seizure of American ships
B)Refusing to trade with Americans
C)Preventing the U.S. from all trade with the French
D)Forbidding Canadians to trade with Americans

Question 29

What happened to the fate of American political parties after the War of 1812?

A)Americans realized they no longer needed political parties.
B)The Democratic Republicans were eliminated as a political force.
C)Federalists continued to gain power.
D)The Federalists were destroyed.

Question 30

Which of the following best reflects the position of the U.S. following the War of 1812?

A)The U.S. acquired large tracts of land in Canada.
B)The British were allowed some limited access to western territories.
C)Both the British and Americans agreed to make peace with the Indians.
D)The Treaty settled the issue of pre-war trade conflicts.

Question 31

Why did Washington finally agree to let Genet stay in America?

A)He faced execution in France
B)To discuss the possibility of aiding the French
C)So he could stand trial for defying Washington's Neutrality Pact
D)To appease Jefferson who wanted Genet to stay

Question 32

Why were Americans concerned about the outcome of the French Revolution?

A)It could affect the future of slavery.
B)If the French lost it could upset the political landscape of Europe.
C)Americans were concerned that the French would return to a monarchy and jeopardize the future of republicanism.
D)Americans were worried about the loss of trading rights with the French.

Question 33

Besides maintaining trading rights with France and Great Britain, what else did Washington hope to accomplish when he issued the Proclamation of Neutrality?

A)decreased hostilities between the French and Spanish in North America
B)secure U.S. borders
C)build-up of U.S. naval power
D)time for the U.S. military to recover from the American Revolution

Question 34

Which groups of people were particularly opposed to Hamilton's suggestion that the federal government assume the states' war debts?

A)Northerners
B)Southerners
C)merchants
D)farmers

Question 35

How did most Americans keep up with the news of their political party?

A)Town criers spread the news.
B)Each party held public meetings.
C)They read the newspaper that supported their party politics.
D)They attended congressional sessions.

Question 36

Why was Mississippi River access important to Americans?

A)It was a lucrative source of water power.
B)It made travel between the east and west possible.
C)It provided a route to the Pacific Ocean.
D)It opened tax-free markets in New Orleans.

Question 37

In what year did Washington, D.C. become the official site of the U.S. Capitol?

A)1799
B)1795
C)1792
D)1789

Question 38

As the second president of the United States, ________________ had the ability to handle crises but he never matched Washington's popularity.

A)Jefferson
B)Hamilton
C)Adams
D)Burr

Question 39

How did the Battle of Fallen Timbers affect the Indians?

A)It forced Americans to relinquish control.
B)It signaled the beginning of Indian assimilation programs.
C)The Indians were assured of continued support from British troops.
D)The British were forced to abandon their forts and withdraw from America.

Question 40

In what year was the Louisiana Purchase completed?

A)1800
B)1803
C)1805
D)1807

Question 41

As Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Marshall

A)increased the Court's powers.
B)relinquished judicial power to the state courts.
C)was careful to refrain from supporting either political party.
D)lost an opportunity to strengthen the Court's prestige.

Question 42

How did Adams react to the crisis between Great Britain and France in 1796?

A)He continued a non-aggressive policy.
B)He refused to engage in diplomatic relations with France.
C)He actively sought support to involve the U.S. on the side of Great Britain.
D)He secretly sent aid to the French.

Question 43

Why did American support shift against the French in their war with Great Britain in 1797?

A)Americans realized trade with Great Britain was important to their economy.
B)French officials tried to bribe American diplomats.
C)British officials offered Americans a lucrative deal for their support.
D)French presence in western territories was still a source of annoyance to Americans.

Question 44

The newly planned city of Washington, D.C. was a reflection of which of the following?

A)America's desire to have a capitol based entirely on American designs
B)George Washington's infatuation with the British
C)The influence of Greek and Roman ideals
D)Puritan impact on the nation's personality

Question 45

A large scale slave revolt in Virginia, led by ____________, was meant to disrupt the presidential election of 1800.

A)Toussaint Louverture
B)Gabriel Prosser
C)Thomas Gabriel
D)Jean Dessalines

Question 46

How did Americans deal with the influx of Haitian refugees?

A)Most states welcomed black and white refugees.
B)White slave owners were not allowed to bring their black slaves into the U.S.
C)Congress lifted the ban on slave importation.
D)More states enacted manumission laws.

Question 47

Which of the following was a result of the spread of the French Revolution in Europe?

A)U.S. exports plummeted
B)Trade with the Caribbean was limited
C)Americans were allowed limited neutral trading rights with the French and British
D)Trade opportunities for the Spanish and Portuguese increased

Question 48

Although Jefferson generally supported a limitation on federal power, in what area was he particularly aggressive?

A)tightening of repressive slaves codes
B)lenient treatment of western Indians
C)acquisition of additional territory for the U.S.
D)economic policies

Question 49

How was American trade affected during the European conflicts of 1793-1803?

A)Americans were allowed limited neutral trading.
B)The French prevented U.S. trade with Great Britain.
C)Trade with the Caribbean decreased.
D)Exports increased.

Question 50

In what year did Congress ban the international slave trade in the U.S.?

A)1805
B)1807
C)1808
D)1809

Question 51

How did the U.S. ban on the slave trade affect slavery within the U.S.?

A)Slavery expanded.
B)Slavery decreased.
C)Slaves became more expensive.
D)There was no difference.

Question 52

One of the problems between the U.S. and Great Britain in the early 1800s involved which of the following issues?

A)The British impressments of U.S. seamen.
B)The U.S. was capturing British slave ships.
C)The U.S. would not allow the British to trade in the U.S.
D)The British refused to recognize the right of the U.S. to trade internationally.

Question 53

Which of the following was one of the most important results of the French and Haitian revolutions?

A)economic success for Haiti
B)increased global migration
C)acceptance of democratic governments by all European countries
D)Napoleon's influence in the Caribbean

Question 54

The City of _____________ became the destination of many French émigrés during the 1790s.

A)Charleston
B)New York
C)Boston
D)Philadelphia

Question 55

Why did Americans ultimately decide to declare war on Britain in 1812?

A)Protect the Indians from British influence
B)Show the world they could defend themselves
C)Gain control of the British West Indies
D)Help the French gain European dominance

Question 56

Which of the following is a fair statement regarding the War of 1812?

A)All Americans were willing to go to war with Great Britain.
B)Federalists pushed for a declaration of war to protect New England merchants.
C)Protest against the war led to mob violence within some states.
D)The Indians sided with the Americans in the hope of expelling the British from western territories.

Question 57

The Shawnee leader _______________ was instrumental in providing assistance to the British during the War of 1812.

A)Cadore
B)Tenskwatawa
C)"The Prophet"
D)Tecumseh

Question 58

Why were the Indians sympathetic to the British during the War of 1812?

A)They believed the British had a moral and political right to the Northwest Territory.
B)Indians were sure the British would win because they had the better army.
C)They hoped a British victory would keep the Americans from expanding westward.
D)An alliance with the British would give the Indians international recognition as a sovereign nation.

Question 59

What finally caused Americans to rise up against the Barbary leaders?

A)Americans were morally opposed to the practice of pirating.
B)The leaders of the Barbary states were interfering in the African slave trade to America.
C)Barbary pirates were capturing and selling Americans into slavery.
D)Americans were opposed to paying tribute for protection.

Question 60

Although it was fought after the peace treaty had been signed, why was the Battle of New Orleans significant?

A)Americans were assisted by French privateers.
B)Although Jackson was defeated, he became an American hero.
C)It was a rousing victory for Americans, proving they could compete with European forces.
D)Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner while watching this battle.

Question 61

Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important:
1. Girondins
2. Treaty of Greenville
3. John Marshall
4. Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
5. Quasi War
6. Anglo French Wars
7. "The Prophet"
8. Non-Intercourse Act of 1809
9. Judicial review
10. War Hawks

Question 62

Besides trying to convince Americans to support the French Revolution, what else were the French hoping to accomplish in 1793?

A)Expel the British and Spanish from Canada and Louisiana
B)Re-establish relations with the Indians to expand the fur trade
C)Acquire western territory for France
D)Convince the French missionaries to return to France

Question 63

Once the Constitution was passed, the disagreements in Congress centered on what issue?

A)slavery
B)proper use of federal power
C)election of the President
D)Indian relocation

Question 64

How did Americans express their anger at Hamilton's tax programs?

A)They stopped purchasing American goods.
B)They boycotted European goods.
C)They stopped drinking whiskey.
D)They rebelled.

Question 65

Which political party was ultimately victorious in the 1800 election?

A)Democratic-Republicans
B)Federalists
C)Anti-Federalists
D)Republicans

Question 66

The duel between Hamilton and Burr

A)occurred as a result of personal insults.
B)ended with the death of Burr.
C)emphasized the violence in politics between parties.
D)underscored the fragile state of republicanism.

Question 67

Why did the U.S. government refuse to support the Haitian Revolution?

A)Americans did not want the Haitians to lose French support.
B)Haiti's constitution permanently abolished slavery.
C)Most Americans still supported the French revolutionists.
D)The new government threatened to disrupt American trade in the Caribbean

Question 68

Why did the new leader of Haiti threaten America's sense of security?

A)He threatened to unite the Caribbean colonies against American interests in support of the French.
B)He refused to engage in diplomatic relations.
C)He did not support the American Revolution.
D)He was a former slave.

Question 69

Who did Jefferson hope would benefit by the Louisiana Purchase?

A)artisans
B)slavers
C)large plantation owners
D)small farmers

Question 70

How did Jefferson justify the use of executive power to purchase the Louisiana territory?

A)As President, he had the power to negotiate treaties.
B)It would promote his vision of an agricultural based economy.
C)It benefitted the elite of society.
D)It provided more territories that would eventually become states.

Question 71

Which of the following was a result of the British offensive in the Chesapeake area?

A)The British suffered a heavy defeat in Alexandria.
B)The British burned the White House.
C)The U.S. forces surrendered at Fort McHenry.
D)The British captured Baltimore.

Question 72

What types of policies were the Federalists most likely to support?

Question 73

Why were southerners in particular opposed to Hamilton's suggestion that the federal government assume the war debts of the states?

Question 74

How did the Kentucky legislature respond to the Sedition law?

Question 75

How did the Louisiana Purchase fit in with Jefferson's idea of republicanism?

Question 76

Why did Napoleon oppose Louverture and deport him to France?

Question 77

Explain the influence of political parties in the formation of America's foreign and economic policies in the years leading up to the War of 1812.

Question 78

According to Thomas Jefferson, "The election of 1800 was as real a revolution in the principles of our government as that of 1776 was in its form." Explain what Jefferson meant by this quote.

Question 79

Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important:
1. Jacobins
2. Bill of Rights
3. Impressment
4. Jay's Treaty
5. Whiskey Rebellion
6. Twelfth Amendment
7. Pierre L'Enfant
8. Oliver Hazard Perry
9. Dolly Madison
10. Baratarian pirates

Question 80

What caused Americans to change their minds about supporting the French Revolution?

A)They didn't think the French could win the war.
B)Supporting the French would jeopardize their relationship with Great Britain.
C)The Revolution took a violent turn.
D)The revolutionists did not want equal rights for all men.