Quiz on Early American History

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

Who was appointed as the Secretary of Treasury in George Washington's cabinet?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Knox

• Alexander Hamilton

• Edmund Randolph

What type of government did the Federalists support?

• Strong State Government

• Weak National Government

• Strong National Government

• No Government

What was the job description of the Secretary of State in Washington's cabinet?

• Financial Advisor

• Military Affairs Advisor

• Foreign Affairs Advisor

• Legal Advisor

What did the Protective Tariff in Hamilton's plan aim to do?

• Reduce national debt

• Tax imported goods

• Increase military spending

• Lower domestic taxes

What was the main disagreement between Jefferson and Hamilton?

• Military spending

• Establishing a national bank

• Foreign alliances

• Taxation policies

What policy did Washington adopt during the French Revolution to avoid European conflicts?

• Proclamation of War

• Proclamation of Neutrality

• Proclamation of Alliance

• Proclamation of Peace

Who was the second President of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was the geographical significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Tripled the size of the U.S.

• Doubled the size of the U.S.

• Halved the size of the U.S.

• Reduced the size of the U.S.

What was the Embargo Act of 1807?

• A law that increased trade with Great Britain.

• A law that ended all international trade between the US and the rest of the world.

• A law that allowed free trade with France.

• A law that promoted trade within the US.