Early Presidents Review

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What was the most important financial achievement of George Washington's presidency?

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The creation of the national bank

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President Adams wanted to remain neutral in the war between the French and the British. What was France's response to that neutrality?

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The French retaliated by seizing U.S. ships at sea

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How was the presidential election of 1800 different from the previous elections? Options: It was the first to have the president and vice president elected as a united slate/ticket, The winner was selected by the Electoral College, The winner was selected by the House of Representatives, It was the first to have the president and vice president elected during different months

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The winner was selected by the House of Representatives

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How did the U.S. get the land that Lewis and Clark explored?

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Through the Louisiana Purchase

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What was the significant result of the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court case?

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The Supreme Court established the precedent for judicial review.

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The Trail of Tears was connected to the _________________________ .

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Indian Removal Act

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Who would be most accurately categorized as "Explorers of the American West"? Options: Andrew Jackson, William Clark, and Zebulon Pike, Merriwether Lewis, William Clark, and John Smith, Sacajawea, John Adams, Zebulon Pike, Merriwether Lewis, Sacajawea, Zebulon Pike

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Merriwether Lewis, Sacajawea, Zebulon Pike

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What philosophy stated "the country must expand it's boundaries to the Pacific" and allowed many Americans to feel justified in taking land from the Native Americans?

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The philosophy of the Manifest Destiny

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What U.S. President signed the Indian Removal Act into law?

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President Andrew Jackson

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How were voting rights expanded during Andrew Jackson's presidency? Options: The voting age was reduced, The poll tax was decreased, Woman received the right to vote, Property ownership qualifications were eliminated

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Property ownership qualifications were eliminated