Some Practice Questions

Good luck on the test tomorrow.

Make sure that you have either a book to read when you are done or some school work to do when you are finished.

Here are some practice questions to try:

1. Following his resignation

A. Thomas Jefferson began attacking Washington and Hamilton’s policies through essays and publications.

B. Jefferson became a full time farmer at his plantation.

C. Thomas Jefferson ran for President against Washington in 1796.

D. Jefferson formed the Federalist Party.

2. Which of the following events occurred during George Washington’s second term?

A. The Treaty of Paris B. The start of the French Revolution

C. The creation of the Cabinet D. The Whiskey Rebellion

3. Who would agree with a tariff placed on shoes imported from Great Britain?

A. James Madison B. A farmer from Maryland

C. a manufacturer from Massachusetts D. Thomas Jefferson

4. Which of the following states had the most members of the Democratic-Republican Party?

A. New Hampshire B. Massachusetts

C. New York D. Georgia

5. Which of the following would be a reason that an American would be against the French Revolution?

1. Many Americans felt that the king of France was a tyrant and needed to be executed
2. Washington gave a speech saying the Revolution was wrong
3. Most Americans felt that the war was too violent and bloody
4. The British told the Americans that the war was out of control
5. What member of Washington’s Cabinet wanted the U.S. to remain neutral? Why?

3. Give two reasons why Thomas Jefferson would resign as Secretary of State?