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HIST 7A - Chapter 6 - The Constitution and the New Republic
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1What position toward other governments does Washington encourage future politicians to adopt?
- Apreparation for aggression
- Brespectful neutrality
- Csupport of anyone opposed to the British
- Dfostering of as many alliances as possible
2What does Washington’s use of the words “enlightened and independent patriot” reveal in terms of his philosophical influences?
- AHe was influenced by European Enlightenment thought.
- BHe was consistently pro-slavery.
- CHis ideas about society came from a military career.
- DChristianity defined his world view.
3Which region’s politics is Washington particularly interested in avoiding?
- AAfrica
- BLatin America
- CChina
- DEurope
4Besides political and military neutrality, how else does Washington suggest that the country should be neutral with other countries?
- Ain economic trade
- Bin immigration policy
- Cin family disagreements
- Din religious matters
5By 1786, even defenders of the Articles of Confederation agreed that which of the following needed to be strengthened?
- Athe power to tax
- Bthe navy
- Cthe court system
- Dthe executive
- Ethe army
6Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the men who attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
- AThey were well educated.
- BThey were all highly respected.
- CThey were relatively young.
- DThey believed in democracy.
- EThey represented great property interests.
7The greatest division in the Constitutional Convention was between
- Aeastern and western interests.
- Blarge and small states.
- Cslave and free states.
- Dagricultural and manufacturing interests.
- Ethe Federalists and the Republicans.
8The unresolved issue considered most important when the Constitutional Convention adjourned was
- Athe fairness of a national tax.
- Bwhere to locate the national capital.
- Cthe absence of a list of individual rights.
- Dwhether or not to have an executive.
- Ehow to count slaves for representation.
9The Antifederalists did all of the following EXCEPT
- Afear potential despotism in a strong centralized government.
- Bshow a basic faith in human nature and man’s ability to wield power justly.
- Cpresent themselves as the true protectors of the principles of the Revolution.
- Dargue that the Constitution would increase taxes, weaken the states, and abolish individual liberties.
- Eargue that the Constitution represented the rights of the “well born” at the expense of the common people.
10The Constitution’s most distinctive feature was its
- Alack of a national judicial system.
- Bsingle-house legislature.
- Csystem for the direct election of the executive.
- Dlack of amendment provisions.
- Eseparation of “powers” with “checks and balances.”
11Which of the following was NOT a belief held by Alexander Hamilton?
- AThe best leaders are those democratically elected.
- BThe new government needed the support of the wealthy and powerful.
- CA stable and effective government required an elite ruling class.
- DA permanent national debt was desirable.
- EUrbanization and industrialization were desirable.
12President Washington helped stabilize the western frontier by
- Aputting down the Whiskey Rebellion.
- Bestablishing white settlements in the Ohio Valley and the Great Lakes region.
- Callowing existing states to incorporate additional land claims.
- Drefusing to bargain with Indian resistance leaders.
- Erelieving General “Mad Anthony” Wayne of his command.
13Madison and others became convinced that the Federalists were creating a political party because they were
- Aforming caucuses of elected officials.
- Bforming local associations to strengthen their stand in local communities.
- Cusing their offices to reward supporters and win allies.
- DAll the answers are correct.
- Eworking to establish a national network of influence.
14Under the Constitution, the status of the western Indian tribes was
- Anot clearly defined.
- Bthat of indentured servants.
- Cthat of independent nations.
- Dthe same as states.
- Ethat of conquered nations.
15Republicans pinned their hopes for a reversal of the Alien and Sedition Acts on the
- Aarmy of the United States.
- BHouse of Representatives.
- Cstate legislatures.
- DSupreme Court.
- ESenate.
16The most resourceful advocate of a centralized government was Alexander Hamilton.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
17The intellectual leader of the Constitutional Convention was James Madison.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
18The “Great Compromise” was important because it solved the problem of representation.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
19The Constitution did not resolve the question of which law—state or national—would be the supreme law of the land.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
20The Constitution had little chance of success unless Virginia and New York ratified it.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
21After the Constitution was ratified, Americans agreed that the government should strive to create a highly commercial, urban nation.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
22Most of the framers of the Constitution believed organized political parties were evil and should be avoided.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
23Which of the following accurately describe the impact of the Constitution of 1787 in addressing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
- Awas nearly the same as the Articles of Confederation
- Bgranted no power to levy taxes
- Cproduced a completely different plan for a new type of government
- Dframed a national structure with all power given to the federal government and none to the states
24What event spurred far greater elite interest in the 1787 Convention than would otherwise have occurred?
- AShays’s Rebellion
- BWhiskey Rebellion
- CBacon’s Rebellion
- DNat Turner’s Rebellion
25Which of these accurately describe the role of The Federalist Papers in the debate over the ratification of the Constitution?
- Adiscussed fear of anarchy, disorder, and chaos
- Bprovided a powerful defense of the new Constitution.
- Crepresented ideas of the latest political philosophers.
- DAll of these are correct.
26Who of the following opposed the principles and ideas of the Federalist Papers?
- AAlexander Hamilton
- BSamuel Adams
- CJohn Jay
- DJames Madison
27What was the main antifederalist grievance with the 1787 Constitution?
- AWhat was the main antifederalist grievance with the 1787 Constitution?
- Bthe omission of slavery
- Cthe lack of a bill of rights
- Dthe unclear separation of powers
28Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the main tenets of Alexander Hamilton's financial program?
- Athe new government should take responsibility for the existing public debt
- Bno new taxes should be proposed.
- Ca national bank should be created.
- DNo answer text provided.
29Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the main tenets of Alexander Hamilton's financial program?
- Athe new government should take responsibility for the existing public debt
- Bno new taxes should be proposed.
- Ca national bank should be created.
30According to Alexander Hamilton, support from which social group was essential in ensuring the government’s survival?
- Awealthy elites
- Bsmall farmers
- Cmanufacturers and traders
- Dlarge planters and pastoralists
31Within his financial programs, what source did Hamilton envision providing most of the funds for the establishment of the National Bank of the United States?
- Aprivate investors
- Bnew federal taxes
- Cissuance of additional bonds
- Dthe states
32Which industry did Hamilton’s 1791 report idealize as essential to a healthy, prosperous society in the United States?
- Amanufacturing
- Bimport/export trading
- Cslavery
- Dmarket agriculture
33Which is NOT one of the diplomatic crises faced, and handled, by the United States in the first decade?
- AJay's Treaty prevented a war between the United States and Great Britain
- Bin negotiations with Spain, Pinckney won all of the concessions the United States wanted
- Cthe "XYZ" affair led to improved relations with France
- DAmerican neutrality was tested when the revolutionary French government went to war with Great Britain
34In 1793, the United States found itself drawn into its first external conflict involving which European powers?
- ASpain and Portugal
- BFrance and Spain
- CBritain and Spain
- DBritain and France
35hose personal mission to England and subsequent diplomacy ended the conflict with Britain in 1794?
- ABenjamin Franklin
- BEdmund Randolph
- CThomas Pinckney
- DJohn Jay
36Which of the following does NOT describe the "Revolution of 1800"?
- Aafter Jefferson and Burr received an equal number of votes, the election was decided by the Congress, who were mostly Federalists
- Bthe tie between the two candidates Jefferson and Burr was settled with a duel between them
- Cunlike the previous election, this election was filled with controversy and ugly politics
- DRepublicans celebrated victory: they now controlled two of the three branches of government
37According to Alexander Hamilton, who was too unreliable to be trusted with the presidency?
- AJohn Adams
- BAaron Burr
- CThomas Jefferson
- DJames Madison
38Which of the following is associated with the Federalists?
- APatrick Henry and Samuel Adams
- Bagrarian localists, fearful of too much central power
- CAlexander Hamilton and James Madison
- Dwould later become Republicans
- EDemanding a Bill of Rights before ratifying the Constitution
39The "XYZ" Affair
- Aled to an undeclared war between the U.S. and France
- Binvolved foreign interference in an American presidential election
- Cinvolved secret foreign treaties with nearby Indian nations
- Dincreased tensions between the U.S. and Great Britain
- Ewas prompted by a feud between John Adams and Alexander Hamilton
40First President of the United States is [blank_start]George Washington[blank_end].
- AGeorge Washington
41First Secretary of Treasury and established the first National Bank [blank_start]Alexander Hamilton[blank_end].
- AAlexander Hamilton
42Wrote most of the Constitution and Fourth President is [blank_start]James Madison[blank_end].
- AJames Madison
43First Vice President and Third President is [blank_start]John Adams[blank_end].
- AJohn Adams
44First Secretary of State and Third President is [blank_start]Thomas Jefferson[blank_end].
- AThomas Jefferson
45 An agrarian republic, where citizens would farm their own land, the happy yeoman farmer. [blank_start]Anti-Federalist[blank_end]
- AAnti-Federalist
46A commercial republic, where manufacturing and trade dominated the mostly urban nation. [blank_start]Federalist[blank_end]
- AFederalist
47Appealed mostly to Northern aristocrats, urban elites, and merchants. [blank_start]Federalist[blank_end]
- AFederalist
48Appealed mostly to settlers on the Western frontier and small farmers. [blank_start]Anti-Federalist[blank_end]
- AAnti-Federalist
49Would soon become the Republican Party, creating the first party system in U.S. politics. [blank_start]Anti-Federalist[blank_end]
- AAnti-Federalist
50Nine of the first ten amendments to the Constitution placed limits on the
- Anew federal government
- Bcourts
- CPresidential cabinet
- Drights of individuals
- Estates
51The state of ______________________ refused to allow the federal government to assume state debts unless the new national capital was located in the South.
- ANew York
- BMassachusetts
- CPennsylvania
- DVirginia
- ESouth Carolina
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- History Quiz am HIST 7A - Chapter 6 - The Constitution and the New Republic, erstellt von Catherine Ross am 06/02/2019.
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