16 Questions
Who was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court?
John Jay
Which department was NOT one of the original executive departments?
Justice
Who was considered the leader of the early Republican Party?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the main effect of the Jay Treaty?
Averted war with Britain
Which amendment to the Constitution protects the freedoms of speech, press, and religion?
First Amendment
Which event during Washington's presidency made some Americans willing to accept the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Quasi War
Who was the first secretary of state?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the name given to those who favored a close interpretation of the constitutional text?
Strict Constructionists
Who issued a Proclamation of Neutrality after France declared war on Britain?
George Washington
What was the name of the resolution that Thomas Jefferson wrote in opposition to the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Kentucky Resolution
What event brought the response from Americans: 'Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute'?
XYZ Affair
Who wrote a resolution called Virginia Resolution in response to the Alien and Sedition Act?
James Madison
What did Republicans or Democratic Republicans favor?
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
What was the action John Adams took the night before Jefferson's inauguration?
'Midnight appointments'
What was impressment practiced by the British involving?
Seizing American sailors and forcing them into British naval service
What was the name given to those who favored a close interpretation of the constitutional text?
Strict Constructionists
Test your knowledge of US history with this quiz covering topics such as the assumption of state debts, the creation of a national bank, the French Revolution, and key figures like Alexander Hamilton and John Jay.
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