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MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -Benjamin Franklin


A) the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
B) issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts
C) drafted the Land Ordinance of 1785
D) diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution
E) briefly represented New York at the Constitutional Convention
F) claimed to "smell a rat" at the Constitutional Convention
G) defined the United States through his tenure as chief justice of the Supreme Court
H) arrived in Philadelphia having spent months preparing for the Constitutional Convention
I) led American troops at the Battle of Fallen Timbers
J) negotiated the extremely popular treaty with Spain

K) D) and E)
L) D) and J)

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When Britain and France went to war in 1793,the United States:


A) supported Britain because of its conservative government.
B) supported France because of the Franco-American alliance.
C) expressed neutrality,warning Americans not to aid either side.
D) allied with other nations to oppose both Britain and France.
E) sharply increased its military spending.

F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

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The Judiciary Act of 1801:


A) created three new positions on the Supreme Court.
B) was the first act passed by the Republicans.
C) allowed federal judges to be impeached under the Sedition Act.
D) was the legacy of the Federalists as they left office.
E) was vetoed by President Jefferson.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -James Madison


A) the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
B) issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts
C) drafted the Land Ordinance of 1785
D) diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution
E) briefly represented New York at the Constitutional Convention
F) claimed to "smell a rat" at the Constitutional Convention
G) defined the United States through his tenure as chief justice of the Supreme Court
H) arrived in Philadelphia having spent months preparing for the Constitutional Convention
I) led American troops at the Battle of Fallen Timbers
J) negotiated the extremely popular treaty with Spain

K) B) and D)
L) B) and H)

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Examine the importance of the Bill of Rights regarding the establishment of trust and law between the new nation and its citizens.

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The partisan divisions of the 1790s ended the friendship of Adams and Jefferson for an extended period.

A) True
B) False

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The Bill of Rights originally consisted of twelve amendments to the Constitution.

A) True
B) False

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Jay's Treaty:


A) shut American merchants out of the West Indies.
B) ended a war with the British.
C) was most strongly opposed in New England.
D) infuriated Republicans for its concessions to the British.
E) forced Hamilton's resignation from the cabinet.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Examine George Washington's motives in declaring that the United States would remain neutral in the conflict between England and France.

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Shays's Rebellion was led by:


A) merchants.
B) factory workers.
C) bankers.
D) indebted farmers.
E) ambitious politicians.

F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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After Shays's Rebellion:


A) Massachusetts was governed by martial law.
B) farmers throughout America were watched by local committees of safety.
C) England prepared for the possibility of resuming the war.
D) there were numerous calls promoting a stronger central government.
E) taxes were increased.

F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

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The Constitution mentioned the word "slave" (or "slavery")eighteen times.

A) True
B) False

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MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -Anthony Wayne


A) the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
B) issued a neutrality proclamation in 1793 in response to pressure to enter European conflicts
C) drafted the Land Ordinance of 1785
D) diplomat who sought to undermine American policy relative to the French Revolution
E) briefly represented New York at the Constitutional Convention
F) claimed to "smell a rat" at the Constitutional Convention
G) defined the United States through his tenure as chief justice of the Supreme Court
H) arrived in Philadelphia having spent months preparing for the Constitutional Convention
I) led American troops at the Battle of Fallen Timbers
J) negotiated the extremely popular treaty with Spain

K) A) and B)
L) F) and G)

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The Constitution was to be considered ratified as soon as it had been approved by:


A) the Constitutional Convention.
B) the Continental Congress.
C) all thirteen states.
D) nine of the states.
E) a majority popular vote.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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George Washington recognized Shays's Rebellion as an indicator of the need for a stronger form of government.

A) True
B) False

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The Federalist essays were written by:


A) Madison and Washington.
B) John Jay.
C) Patrick Henry.
D) Hamilton,Madison,and Jay.
E) John Adams.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Daniel Boone's route into Kentucky was the:


A) Fincastle Turnpike.
B) Great Valley Road.
C) Appalachian Trail.
D) Warrior's Path.
E) Wilderness Road.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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The emergence of political parties:


A) was anticipated by the writers of the Constitution.
B) was strongly encouraged by President Washington.
C) resulted from a division between monarchists and republicans.
D) brought the United States to the brink of civil war.
E) reflected basic philosophical differences between Jefferson and Hamilton.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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According to the Constitution,the president has the authority to do all of the following,EXCEPT:


A) veto acts of Congress.
B) resign and choose his successor.
C) serve a four-year term.
D) act as commander in chief of the armed forces.
E) appoint diplomats and judges.

F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

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Jefferson's election in 1800:


A) continued the Federalist domination of the U.S.government.
B) had to be settled by the House of Representatives.
C) was assured when Aaron Burr agreed to withdraw as a candidate for president.
D) was assured when George Washington announced his support of Jefferson just three weeks before the election.
E) ended party divisions.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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