Correctly identify each of the following statements as true or false by circling the appropriate letter. If the statement is false, correct it to make it true.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify whether various historical statements are true or false and to correct any that are false. This involves knowledge of U.S. history, specifically regarding events and figures from the early years of the republic.
Answer
["1. F (Correct: President Washington chose Thomas Jefferson to head the State Department)","2. F (Correct: The first ten amendments to the Constitution were called the Bill of Rights)","3. T","4. T","5. F (Correct: Thomas Jefferson opposed the National Bank. Alexander Hamilton proposed it)","6. F (Correct: Federalists were sometimes called Hamiltonians)","7. T","8. T","9. T","10. T"]
["1. F (President Washington chose Thomas Jefferson to head the State Department.)","2. F (The first ten amendments to the Constitution were called the Bill of Rights.)","3. T","4. T","5. F (Thomas Jefferson opposed the National Bank which was proposed by Alexander Hamilton.)","6. F (Federalists were sometimes called Hamiltonians.)","7. T","8. T","9. T","10. T"]
Answer for screen readers
["1. F (President Washington chose Thomas Jefferson to head the State Department.)","2. F (The first ten amendments to the Constitution were called the Bill of Rights.)","3. T","4. T","5. F (Thomas Jefferson opposed the National Bank which was proposed by Alexander Hamilton.)","6. F (Federalists were sometimes called Hamiltonians.)","7. T","8. T","9. T","10. T"]
More Information
This problem focuses on understanding significant historical events and individuals' roles in the early history of the United States.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing the roles and oppositions of historical figures and misattributing major legislative acts. Make sure to carefully review historical facts.
Sources
- History of the United States - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Bill of Rights - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Federalists and Democratic-Republicans - AP U.S. History Study Guide - apstudynotes.org