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</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</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</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</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'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What was the cost of the Louisiana Purchase?

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

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

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

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

    <p>William Clark</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    President James Madison repealed the Embargo Act due to its positive impact on the American economy.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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    USS Constitution was nicknamed 'Old Ironsides'

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the USS Constitution's nickname?

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

    What does impressment refer to?

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

    What was the unintended economic consequence of the Embargo Act?

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

    What did the Battle of Tippecanoe heighten American fears of?

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

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

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

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

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

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