Question 1

How did Republican leaders justify their opposition to Alexander Hamilton and his policies?

Accepted Answer

Republican leaders opposed Alexander Hamilton and his policies by arguing that they wanted to save the republic from Hamilton's plot to subvert republican principles and impose a corrupt government on the United States. They believed his financial policies and strong central government vision threatened the ideals of republicanism.

Question 2

Which of the following was a result of the Quasi-War?

Accepted Answer

The Quasi-War was a conflict between the United States and France from 1798 to 1800. While a full-scale war was never declared, the two nations engaged in naval battles in the West Indies. Ultimately, the United States Navy was able to establish its superiority over the French Navy, leading to a reduction in French attacks on American ships.

Question 3

Which of the following was true of Washington's Farewell Address?

Accepted Answer

In Washington's Farewell Address, he warned against the dangers of political parties and attempted to portray the Republican opposition (led by Thomas Jefferson) as dangerous and misguided, suggesting that they would lead to the destruction of the country. He did not indicate a belief in Congress playing a secondary role to the president in foreign policy, undermine Hamilton's chances of succeeding him as president, or specifically advocate for an alliance with Great Britain against the French menace.

Question 4

How did opponents of the Jay Treaty try to prevent it from taking effect?

Accepted Answer

Opponents of the Jay Treaty tried to prevent it from taking effect by trying to defeat appropriations bills in the House that would provide funds necessary to carry out the treaty's provisions. By doing so, they hoped to prevent the treaty from being implemented in practical terms.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of the Treaty of Greenville?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Greenville, signed in August 1795, was an agreement between the United States and various Native American tribes in the Northwest. In exchange for various goods, the Native Americans ceded most of what became the state of Ohio to the United States, as well as portions of modern-day Indiana and Illinois. The treaty did not establish an Indian state, cede territory in the South, or include West Florida.

Question 6

As a result of the Convention of 1800,

Accepted Answer

The Convention of 1800, also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine, ended the military alliance between the United States and France that had been established during the American Revolution, thus freeing the United States from its treaty obligations to France.

Question 7

Which of the following would be most likely to support the Federalists?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Why did the war that began between France and Great Britain in 1793 pose a dilemma for the United States?

Accepted Answer

The United States was ideologically bound to France because of their support during the American Revolution, but they were economically bound to Great Britain because of trade relations. This made it difficult to choose a side in the war and led to President George Washington declaring a policy of neutrality in 1793.

Question 9

Washington believed which of the following to be behind the Whiskey Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

The Democratic societies were believed by Washington to be behind the Whiskey Rebellion, as they opposed the excise tax on whiskey and were seen as inciting rebellion among farmers and distillers.

Question 10

What was the significance of Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion was significant because it made it clear that the national government would not tolerate violent resistance to its laws. He led a force of 13,000 troops to suppress the rebellion and assert the authority of the federal government. This sent a strong message to other potential rebels that they would face harsh consequences if they challenged federal authority.

Question 11

Which of the following was true of the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions?

Accepted Answer

The Kentucky and Virginia resolutions advanced the theory of nullification, which held that states had the power to judge the constitutionality of federal laws and to declare them null and void within their borders. This idea was based on the belief that the Constitution was a compact among sovereign states and that the federal government was a creation of the states. The resolutions were drafted by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson, respectively, and were seen as a response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, which were considered by many to be unconstitutional. The resolutions helped to establish the principle of states' rights and were influential in shaping the debate over the balance of power between the federal government and the states.

Question 12

Why did the Democratic societies arouse the fear of President Washington?

Accepted Answer

President Washington was concerned that political dissent could be a sign of subversion and a threat to the stability of the young nation. He had not yet accepted the idea that an organized loyal opposition was part of a free government, and thus viewed the Democratic societies with suspicion and fear. While there were some members of these societies who advocated for more radical tactics, there is no evidence that they posed a significant threat to the government.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of the Democratic societies?

Accepted Answer

Democratic societies, also known as Democratic-Republican societies, were formed in the United States in the 1790s as a response to the policies of the Washington administration. They believed that the policies favored wealthy elites and warned that such rulers would eventually destroy the rights of the people.

Question 14

What was the outcome of the contested presidential election of 1796 between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?

Accepted Answer

In the presidential election of 1796, John Adams was elected president and his closest rival, Thomas Jefferson, was elected vice president. This was due to the fact that during that time, the Constitution provided that electors cast two votes for president, without designating which of them was president and which was vice president. The person with the most votes was elected president, and the person with the second most votes became vice president.

Question 15

The Jay Treaty was significant in which of the following respects?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

For which of the following reasons did President Washington choose to seek a second term?

Accepted Answer

Washington sought a second term to help maintain political stability and unity amidst the growing factionalism between Hamilton and Jefferson.

Question 17

Which of the following was true of the Republicans?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following was a consequence of the XYZ affair?

Accepted Answer

The XYZ affair increased anti-French sentiment in the United States and led to the Quasi-War, an undeclared war between the US and France.

Question 19

Angry over the Jay Treaty, the French government ordered French vessels to seize American merchant ships carrying British goods. How did the United States government respond to this order?

Accepted Answer

The United States government responded to the French order by increasing military spending, as a way to strengthen its defense capabilities in light of the French actions. This was part of the preparations for what would become known as the Quasi-War with France.

Question 20

For which of the following reasons did southern planters voice strenuous objections to ratification of the Jay Treaty?

Accepted Answer

The Jay Treaty lacked provisions to compensate southern planters for slaves who had left with the British after the Revolutionary War, which was a significant concern for them.

Quiz 8: The Early Republic: Conflicts at Home and Abroad, 1789-1800