Honors American Test

Honors American History ONLINE TEST

Multiple Choice

Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. A privileged class of people of high rank is known as

a.	a democracy.	c.	anarchy.
b.	an aristocracy.	d.	citizens.

____ 2. In 1790, the majority of the population lived

a.	in New York State.
b.	along the Atlantic coast and connected waterways.
c.	in the five largest cities.
d.	in the Mississippi Valley.

____ 3. Strict and broad construction refer to differing interpretations of

a.	the Constitution.	c.	American history.
b.	foreign policy.	d.	British history.

____ 4. Which of the following was NOT favored by the Federalists?

a.	Hamilton’s program	c.	a strong central government
b.	England	d.	the French Revolution

____ 5. The United States began taking a census in 1790

a.	because the Constitution required it.
b.	to fix the size of each state’s delegation in the House of Representatives.
c.	because the Federalists felt it would help them remain in power.
d.	because the Constitution required it AND to fix the size of each state’s delegation in the House of Representatives.

____ 6. A broad interpretation of the Constitution was necessary to

a.	pass the Northwest Ordinance.	c.	maintain neutrality with France.
b.	create the National Bank.	d.	develop political parties.

____ 7. Hamilton’s financial plan for the United States

a.	favored the growth of an agrarian nation.
b.	favored the growth of an industrial nation.
c.	recommended that most federal funds would come from direct taxes on the states.
d.	would encourage increased imports from Europe.

____ 8. Which of the following statements about the development of political parties is INCORRECT?

a.	Jefferson supported the Federalists.
b.	Hamilton opposed the Republicans.
c.	Madison was a Republican.
d.	Washington disliked the formation of parties.

____ 9. Washington’s handling of the Whiskey Rebellion

a.	greatly angered members of the Federalist party.
b.	supported the doctrine of states’ rights.
c.	proved the strength of the national government.
d.	nearly brought about his defeat for a second term.

____ 10. “Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute” was a popular slogan that referred to American anger over

a.	the XYZ Affair.
b.	the impressment of American sailors.
c.	the Jay Treaty.
d.	British support of Native Americans on the Frontier.

____ 11. During Washington’s second term, the United States faced all of the following problems EXCEPT

a.	Indian raids on the western frontier.
b.	Spanish interference with United States shipping on the Mississippi River.
c.	having to win agreement of Hamilton’s plan to repay war debts.
d.	bitterness and quarreling between political factions.

____ 12. Which of the following had the LEAST impact on the development of political parties?

a.	the French Revolution	c.	Hamilton’s financial program
b.	the Constitution	d.	the social structure in early America

____ 13. Which of the following men would have been MOST likely to agree with the goals of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a.	Alexander Hamilton	c.	John Adams
b.	Daniel Shays	d.	James Madison

____ 14. The Latin motto of the United States “e pluribus unum” in English means

a.	“In God we trust.”	c.	“My country, right or wrong.”
b.	“Life, liberty and happiness.”	d.	“One, made from many.”

____ 15. Jefferson hoped that the United States would

a.	become a nation of big cities.	c.	remain a nation of farmers.
b.	industrialize.	d.	become a major military power.

____ 16. “Legal precedent” is best defined as

a.	a legal example to be followed.
b.	the official vote of the Electoral College.
c.	the popular vote for the President.
d.	the right to a lawyer.

____ 17. Which of the following was NOT one of Jefferson’s basic political beliefs?

a.	strict interpretation of the Constitution
b.	the development of a strong central government
c.	encouragement of agriculture
d.	limits on spending public money

____ 18. The term “midnight judges” was coined to describe judges who

a.	were of poor qualifications.	c.	were appointed at the last minute.
b.	were near the end of their terms.	d.	served until a very old age.

____ 19. The New England Federalists opposed the Louisiana Purchase because they

a.	feared restrictions on shipping.
b.	did not want to risk war with England.
c.	thought it would increase the political power of the West.
d.	were concerned about the Indian raids on the frontier.

____ 20. Lewis and Clark reached the Rockies by following the

a.	Oregon Trail.	c.	Missouri River.
b.	Colorado River.	d.	Platt River.

____ 21. The Great Divide was so named because it

a.	led to the Civil War.
b.	separated the east- and west-flowing rivers.
c.	separated America from Canada.
d.	marked the division between North and South America.

____ 22. What provision did the U.S. Constitution make for the purchase of land from foreign countries?

a.	It was specifically prohibited.
b.	It was allowed with the consent of the Senate.
c.	It was allowed with the consent of the states.
d.	The issue was not dealt with by the Constitution.

____ 23. On which issue did Jefferson contradict his policy of “strict construction” of the Constitution?

a.	the National Bank	c.	the “midnight judges”
b.	the Embargo Act of 1807	d.	the Louisiana Purchase

____ 24. Jefferson and the Republicans feared the power of the judges on the Supreme Court because

a.	they could be removed from office only by the impeachment process.
b.	they were blocking Jefferson’s appointment.
c.	most of them were Federalists.
d.	they could be removed from office only by the impeachment process AND most of them were Federalists.

____ 25. Thomas Jefferson frequently took actions that were inconsistent with his stated policies. Which of the following pairs of actions/policies is NOT inconsistent?

a.	his purchase of Louisiana/his policy of strict construction
b.	his purchase of Louisiana/his policy of curbing government spending
c.	his relations with the National Bank/his policy on the National Bank
d.	his actions regarding the Sedition Law/his policy regarding the Sedition Law

____ 26. Which of the following is the best reason for “Marbury v. Madison” being considered a landmark case?

a.	Every Supreme Court case is considered a landmark.
b.	It established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review.
c.	It established the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction over the states.
d.	It was the first case the Supreme Court ever heard.

____ 27. A government order prohibiting trade with a foreign country is known as

a.	an embargo.	c.	war.
b.	a tariff.	d.	free trade.

____ 28. The chief significance of the Louisiana Purchase was that it

a.	cost so little.
b.	assured American control of the Mississippi River.
c.	made war with France unnecessary.
d.	strengthened the Federalist party.

____ 29. Alexander Hamilton died as the result of

a.	disease.	c.	a duel.
b.	old age.	d.	an assassination.

____ 30. Which modern issue would Thomas Jefferson MOST likely support?

a.	support for small farmers
b.	increase in the military budget
c.	censorship of newspapers
d.	encouragement of industrial development

Matching

Match each item with the correct statement below.

a.	Jacobin	f.	France
b.	12th Amendment	g.	Thomas Jefferson
c.	Kentucky Resolution	h.	James Madison
d.	Thomas Pickney	i.	Federalist
e.	Judiciary Act of 1789	j.	Sedition Act

____ 31. Fought an “unofficial” war with the United States in 1798–1800.

____ 32. As a member of the House of Representatives, he drew up the Bill of Rights.

____ 33. George Washington’s first Secretary of State.

____ 34. Negotiated the 1795 treaty with Spain that provided for free navigation of the Mississippi River.

____ 35. Any member of a radical group that carried out France’s “reign of terror.”

____ 36. Declared that states could “nullify” acts of Congress.

____ 37. Provided fines or jailing of persons who criticized the United States government.

____ 38. With this law Congress set up the Supreme Court.

____ 39. An early political party that favored a strong central government.

____ 40. Provided that the offices of President and Vice-President appear separately on the ballots.

Match each item with the correct statement below.

a.	Meriwether Lewis	f.	Albert Gallatin
b.	Aaron Burr	g.	Chesapeake
c.	Napoleon	h.	Pierre Dominique Toussant L’Overture
d.	Pierre Charles L’Enfant	i.	Marbury vs Madison
e.	John Marshall	j.	Embargo Act

____ 41. French leader who sold Louisiana to the United States.

____ 42. United States ship fired upon by the British in 1807.

____ 43. Blamed Alexander Hamilton for his defeat as governor of New York; killed Hamilton in a duel.

____ 44. Haitian leader who prevented a French takeover of his island.

____ 45. Prohibited American ships from sailing for any foreign port.

____ 46. Supreme Court decision that established the practice of judical review.

____ 47. Architect who designed Washington, D.C.

____ 48. Chief Justice who established the Supreme Court as the final authority in interpreting the Constitution.

____ 49. Jefferson’s Treasury Secretary; introduced the budget specifying sums for each item of national expense.

____ 50. Jefferson’s personal secretary who led an expedition into the Louisiana Territory.