3rd 9 week exam

Which statement is NOT a precedent that was established in Washington's presidency?

• The cabinet was formed as advisors to the President.

• The President would live in the White House.

• The President would serve no more than two terms.

• The President would be addressed as Mr. President.

How did George Washington, justify the use of force during the Whiskey Rebellion?    

 

 

• Washington's response showed that armed rebellions will not be tolerated under the new republic.

• Washington's response showed that the new government could not handle armed rebellions.

• Washington's response showed that armed rebellions will be tolerated under the new republic.

• Washington chose not to respond to the armed rebellion for fear that he would be seen as a tyrant.

How did Washington feel about permanent alliances?

• He did not want the United States to become too involved in the affairs of other countries.

• He wanted the United States to make more alliances with other countries.

• He did not want the United States to export goods to other countries.

• He wanted the United States to end the slave trade.

The cotton gin increased production of cotton and

Which of the following illustrates the impact of the Embargo Act of 1807 on America?

• The embargo hurt American trade

• The embargo convinced Britain to stop trading

• The embargo increased American trade

• The embargo led to growing emigration

What were some goals that President Jefferson set for Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• ) Lewis and Clark were to report mineral productions and animals and lay claim to land west of the Rockies

• Lewis and Clark were to report climate, interactions with natives and learn the language of the Spanish.

• Lewis and Clark were to report on the resources of the west, make contact with natives and seek out a water route to the west.

• Lewis and Clark were to report mineral productions, potential trade partners and animals

Why did President Thomas Jefferson hesitate to approve the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million?

• The U.S. Constitution does not specifically state that the President has the power to buy land from a foreign country

• The U.S. Constitution does not give the President power to make treaties.

• President Thomas Jefferson believed in "loose interpretation" of the U.S. Constitution

• The U.S. Constitution specifically states that the President has the power to buy land from France and its colonies

Which principle was established at the outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case?​ (a)  

• Judicial Review
• Federalism
• Laissez-Faire
• Self-Government

Why was the Gadsden Purchase essential to the economic future of the United States?

• It allowed the United States to sell southwestern territories

• It allowed the United States to build the southern transcontinental railroad

• It allowed the United States to increase trade along the United States and Mexican border.

• It allowed the United States to fund the military to stop Native American attacks along the Mexican border

Which statement describes a reason that led the U.S. into the War of 1812?

• The British interfered with U.S. trade.

• The British took control of U.S. coastal ports

• The British tried to reclaim land lost in the American Revolution

• The British convinced other nations to stop trading with the U.S.