Question 1

After Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793, France

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A)   and England each respected American shipping with the other.
B)   threatened to declare war unless America honored her treaty obligations.
C)   attacked American shipping, as did England, despite American neutrality.
D)   respected America's freedom to trade, but England attacked all American shipping.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Under Jay's Treaty, ________ agreed to abandon its military posts in the American Northwest.

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A)   France
B)   Holland
C)   Spain
D)   Great BritainE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Much Anti-Federalist opposition to the Constitution disappeared when

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A)   the Federalists promised amendments to guarantee the civil liberties of the people.
B)   it became obvious that the constitution would be adopted over their objections.
C)   Alexander Hamilton threatened to impose an even stronger national government with the assistance of the army.
D)   it was agreed that an Anti-Federalist would be chosen vice-president.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The model for many of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention was the

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A)   British Parliament.
B)   French Estates General.
C)   Athenian democracy.
D)   Roman republic.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

After the Revolution, the American balance of exports and imports became

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A)   very unfavorable as British merchants poured low-priced manufactured goods into America.
B)   quite unfavorable due to over-expansion and overproduction by American industry.
C)   distinctly favorable as the British West Indies were opened to American trade.
D)   very favorable as Americans who manufactured low-priced goods flooded the European economy.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In the early 1790s General Anthony Wayne's decisive defeat of the Native Americans in Ohio in the Battle of ________ opened that territory to settlement.

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A)   Tippecanoe
B)   Murfreesboro
C)   Fallen Timbers
D)   CowpensE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The conduct of "Citizen" Genet was unacceptable to the American government because he was

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A)   working to overthrow Washington's administration.
B)   licensing American vessels as privateers against British shipping.
C)   involved in political intrigues with Governor Clinton of New York.
D)   trying to enlist Americans to fight against Napoleon.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

During the ratification of the Constitution, the bitter disputes in ________ led to the writing of the Federalist Papers.

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A)   Maryland
B)   Virginia
C)   Massachusetts
D)   New YorkE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following was fearful of the Constitution believing that it "squints toward monarchy"?

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A)   John Jay
B)   Gouverneur Morris
C)   Patrick Henry
D)   Samuel AdamsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Describe the process of ratifying the Constitution. Compare and contrast the views of those who favored and those who opposed its ratification.

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Question 11

In the election of 1796, when John Adams was chosen president, ________ was elected as his vice president.

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A)   Thomas Pinckney
B)   Thomas Jefferson
C)   Alexander Hamilton
D)   John JayE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

In his "Farewell Address," George Washington urged America to have "temporary" alliances rather than "permanent" alliances with foreign powers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When confronted by the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, Washington

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A)   lacked the power to suppress it.
B)   suppressed it peacefully with a tremendous show of force.
C)   ignored it until it died out.
D)   met with the leaders to discuss their problems.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Supporters of Alexander Hamilton were the people most frequently prosecuted under the Alien and Sedition Acts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As president, George Washington

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A)   aggressively led the Federalist party in election campaigns.
B)   used his "State of the Union" addresses to advocate legislation.
C)   was careful not to exceed the powers given him by the Constitution.
D)   was not concerned about establishing precedents.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

In his "Farewell Address," George Washington indicated his

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A)   support of northern commercial interests.
B)   belief that political parties were harmful and divisive.
C)   willingness to run for a third term if nominated.
D)   support for a military alliance with England.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Alexander Hamilton believed that the United States needed a

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A)   completely unregulated economy.
B)   strong national government.
C)   political democracy with no restrictions on voting and office holding.
D)   weak national government.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Describe the origin of political parties in America and their major conflicts up to 1800.

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Question 19

The principle of the Three-Fifths Compromise was that

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A)   amendments could be made in the Constitution with the consent of three-fifths of the states.
B)   three-fifths of the members of the House and of the Senate needed to approve all important bills in Congress.
C)   treaties could be ratified only by a three-fifths majority of the Senators.
D)   three-fifths of the slaves would be counted in determining each state's representation and share of direct federal taxes.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The purpose of the ________ Amendment to the Constitution was to mollify those who feared the states would be destroyed by the new government.

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A)   First
B)   Fourth
C)   Seventh
D)   TenthE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 5: The Federalist Era: Nationalism Triumphant

Under Jay's Treaty, ________ agreed to abandon its military posts in the American Northwest.

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Which of the following was fearful of the Constitution believing that it "squints toward monarchy"?

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The purpose of the ________ Amendment to the Constitution was to mollify those who feared the states would be destroyed by the new government.

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In the early 1790s General Anthony Wayne's decisive defeat of the Native Americans in Ohio in the Battle of ________ opened that territory to settlement.

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