John Adams' Presidency and the Election of 1796 Quiz

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Which political party supported a strong federal government and industry?

  • Whig Party
  • Libertarian Party
  • Democratic-Republican Party
  • Federalist Party (correct)

What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts passed in 1798?

  • To protect the United States
  • To crush opposition to war (correct)
  • To promote freedom of speech
  • To encourage political opposition

Who established the precedent of judicial review in the Supreme Court?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Alexander Hamilton
  • James Madison
  • John Marshall (correct)

What did the case Marbury vs. Madison help establish?

<p>The Supreme Court's power to check the power of the other branches of Government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of judicial review in the Supreme Court?

<p>Ensuring the constitutionality of laws and maintaining the balance of power between the three branches of government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Election of 1800?

<p>Passing of the 12th amendment to put presidential and vice-presidential candidates on a single ballot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Jefferson emphasize in his First Inaugural Address?

<p>Unity among political parties and the importance of individual liberties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action did John Adams take before leaving office that led to a conflict with Jefferson?

<p>Appointed 16 Federalist judges, known as the 'Midnight Judges' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the case of Marbury v. Madison?

<p>It established Judicial Review (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the expedition to explore the newly acquired western territory?

<p>William Clark and Meriwether Lewis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the cost of the Louisiana Purchase?

<p>$15 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Sacagawea's role in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

<p>Interpreter and guide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the primary mapmaker of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

<p>William Clark (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

President James Madison repealed the Embargo Act due to its positive impact on the American economy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Non-intercourse Act allowed trade with all nations except Britain and France.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Non-intercourse Act fully repaired strained relations with Britain.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Battle of Tippecanoe was a significant engagement between American forces and the French army.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Shawnee tribe, led by Tecumseh, sought to unite Native American tribes to resist American territorial expansion in the Northwest.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

War Hawks were a group of young, nationalist members of Congress who pushed for peace with Britain.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

President Madison made the difficult decision to declare war on Britain in 1808.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

President Madison assumed the presidency in 1808, facing challenges such as foreign tensions and domestic disagreements.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

USS Constitution was nicknamed 'Old Ironsides'

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Impressment refers to the practice of forcibly enlisting individuals into military service

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Embargo Act of 1807 aimed to prohibit American ships from trading with foreign nations

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The USS Constitution played a vital role in stopping attacks on merchants by foreign ships

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the USS Constitution's nickname?

<p>Old Ironsides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?

<p>Prohibit American ships from trading with foreign nations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does impressment refer to?

<p>The practice of forcibly enlisting individuals into military service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the USS Constitution play in early American history?

<p>It stopped attacks on merchants by foreign ships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the unintended economic consequence of the Embargo Act?

<p>Damaging American merchants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Non-intercourse Act allow in terms of trade?

<p>Trade with all nations except Britain and France (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Battle of Tippecanoe heighten American fears of?

<p>British support for Native American resistance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the War Hawks and what did they advocate for?

<p>A group of young, nationalist members of Congress who pushed for war with Britain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenges did President James Madison face upon assuming the presidency?

<p>Foreign tensions and domestic disagreements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Non-intercourse Act?

<p>To replace the Embargo Act and allow trade with most nations except Britain and France (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked a defining moment in President Madison's presidency?

<p>His decision to declare war on Britain in 1812 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant engagement involving American forces and Native American Confederacy?

<p>The Battle of Tippecanoe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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