31 Questions
Which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana territory from in 1803?
France
Who was one of leaders of the United States expedition to cross the newly acquired western portion of the country after the Louisiana Purchase?
Meriwether Lewis
Which president signed the Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves in 1807?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the purpose of the Embargo Act passed by the U.S. Congress in December 1807?
To close U.S. ports to all exports
Which American president led the country during the Trail of Tears?
Andrew Jackson
What major contribution did James Madison make to the ratification of the Constitution?
Writing The Federalist Papers
What was the primary cause of the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain?
Impressment of American sailors by the British Navy
Who was referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
James Madison
How long did the War of 1812 last?
3 years
What was the outcome of the War of 1812?
Inconclusive end after three years
Which treaty granted Americans tax-free deposit at New Orleans?
Jay’s Treaty
What did Britain agree to in Jay’s Treaty?
All of the above
What did Alexander Hamilton's Manufacturing Plan urge legislators to do?
Both A and B
What did Alexander Hamilton's Banking Plan call on Congress to do?
Set up a national bank
Where did the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton take place?
Weehawken, New Jersey
What was the XYZ Affair?
A diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Both A and B
What were the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions primarily protests against?
Alien and Sedition Acts
What was the Election of 1800 known for?
The emotional and hard-fought campaign between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
What principle did Marbury vs. Madison establish?
Judicial review
Which of the following best describes the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
A battle between Native American tribes and the United States for control of the Northwest Territory
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of Neutrality issued by President George Washington in 1793?
To declare the United States neutral in the conflict between revolutionary France and Great Britain
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
A violent tax protest in the United States against the newly formed federal government
What was the Treaty of Greenville?
A peace treaty between the United States and Native Indians of the U.S. Northwest Territory
What was Pickney's Treaty?
An agreement between Spain and the United States establishing commercial arrangements favorable to the United States
How many terms did George Washington serve as President?
Two
What was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government?
The whiskey tax
What did the Treaty of Greenville aim to end?
The hostilities that had engulfed the Great Lakes
What did the Proclamation of Neutrality threaten against any American providing assistance to?
Any country at war
What did Pickney's Treaty fix?
The southern boundary
Which is more “dangerous” to the stability of the United States Government: The Alien and Sedition Acts or Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
Test your knowledge of George Washington's presidency and the Battle of Fallen Timbers in this US History quiz. Learn about Washington's two terms in office and his refusal of a third term. Discover the significance of the Battle of Fallen Timbers in the struggle for control of the Northwest Territory.
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