Question 2
whose presidency was responsible for the creation of the judiciary system?

thomas jefferson

john adams

james madison

george washington

3 points
question 3
what did the louisiana purchase achieve for the united states?

it doubled the size of the country and provided control of the mississippi river.

it stimulated the economy and strengthened the alliance with france.

it prevented a western attack on the united states by spain.

it improved relations with england and canada and prevented indian invasions.

3 points
question 4
which of the following events did not occur during the john adams administration?

xyz affair

buildup of the u. s. navy

the alien and sedition crisis

the whiskey rebellion

3 points
question 5
which presidency was responsible for the alien and sedition acts, which restricted the rights of immigrants and government critics?

james madison

george washington

john adams

james monroe

3 points
question 6
which were elements of alexander hamilton's financial plan for the united states?

creating state banks, minting new money, and establishing tariffs

collecting taxes from the states, trading with england, and increasing cotton production

promoting loyalty to the states, reducing the deficit, and building the military

creating a national bank, reducing the national debt, and promoting loyalty to the federal government

3 points
question 7
hamilton's financial plan called for which of the following?

paying off the national debt gradually

having the states assume the national debt

raising money by asking for foreign aid

refusing to pay the debt to france

3 points
question 8
which of the following did george washington's farewell address urge the nation to do?

remain neutral in foreign affairs

form a strong alliance with the french

establish several political parties

remember the importance of states' rights

3 points
question 9
which statement describes the views of the democratic-republican party?

ordinary citizens cannot be trusted with political power.

there should be a strong federal government.

powers not expressly given to the federal government belonged to the states.

the supreme court should have jurisdiction over the legislative branch.

3 points
question 10
what is another name for the first 10 amendments to the constitution guaranteeing individual freedoms?

american rights and duties

declaration of individual rights

bill of rights

citizen responsibilities and privileges