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The Ultimate U.S. History Quiz

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The wait is over; another Ultimate Quiz is out! This quiz will cover early U.S. history, and it will be fairly tough.
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1

What two pieces of advise did George Washington give in his Farewell Address?

Stay neutral, and be wary of political parties
Give the states more power, and make a new Constitution
Make as many allies as possible, and make better decisions on foreign policies
Declare war with France, and raise taxes

2

What man began the Federalist political party?

Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison

3

What man began the Democratic Republican political party?

Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington

4

What happened in the "Revolution of 1800"?

African American slaves gained their freedom
The U.S. gained its freedom from the British
The Declaration of Independence was signed
Power of a country was passed between two men of different political beliefs diplomatically

5

Why did farmers rebel, starting the Whiskey Rebellion?

A type of poison got into whiskey, killing many people
Federalists stole ordered that all wheat be made into flour, causing a decrease in whiskey
A tariff was placed on liquor, making the farmers angry
It was made illegal to drink whiskey

6

What caused the split of the Federalist party?

Adams disagreed with Hamilton and many other Federalists about whether there should be war with France
Many Federalists were killed by the French Navy
Thomas Jefferson persuaded many Federalists to join the Democratic Republicans
Hamilton got shot and killed by Aaron Burr in a duel

7

What did the Sedition Act, a law set by Adams, state?

That immigrants thought to be dangerous by the President could be deported
That it was illegal for anyone to speak against the government
The British had to stop seizing American ships
Immigrants had to wait 14 years to become legal citizens of the U.S.

8

Who were X, Y, and Z?

Three Federalists who were killing Democratic Republicans
Three of the Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence
Three French agents who bribed Americans
Three Senators who planned to assassinate President Adams

9

What Amendment did the Democratic Republicans say the Sedition Act violated?

The First
The Fourth
The Second
The Third

10

What type of ships did Adams build to strengthen the U.S. Navy?

Frigates
Sailboats
Warships
Rowboats

11

What group made the final vote for the third President and his Vice-President?

The Senate
The Electoral College
The House of Representatives
U.S. citizens

12

What did Hamilton suggest the government repay to have a lower national debt?

Bonds
Loans
War costs
Imports

13

What issue did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions raise?

States' rights
War with France
Sedition
National debt

14

Out of the following, what was a precedent set by George Washington?

He tested the will of the government
He didn't have a political party
He put a tariff on liquor
He stepped down after his second term of presidency

15

What was the first reason the Twelfth Amendment was ratified?

The second President killed his Vice-President
The President and Vice-President who were elected in 1796 were from different political parties
The Federalist party split
The civil war began

16

What was the second reason the Twelfth Amendment was ratified?

The electoral college was disliked by the general public
The President and Vice-President got a tied vote from the electoral college in the election of 1800
The majority of the electoral college became sick during the 1800 election for President
The electoral college started fighting with each other

17

What country did the Federalist party want close ties with?

The Netherlands
Spain
Britain
France

18

What country did the Democratic Republican party want close ties with?

The Netherlands
Britain
Spain
France

19

Who were the second President and Vice-President of the U.S.?

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
John Adams and Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

20

What two Democratic Republicans wrote the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?

James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
James Madison and James Monroe
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
James Madison and Aaron Burr

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