Quiz Me! - Documents/Cases: Growth of a Nation Test your knowledge about documents and Supreme Court cases in the Growth of a Nation era! 1 / 10 The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in McCulloch v. Maryland helped to… bring an end to sectionalism expand the power of state governments expand the power of the national government create a system of national railways 2 / 10 What was the result of the Indian Removal Act (1830)? Improved commerce along the Mississippi River The forced westward migration of Native Americans The impeachment of President Andrew Jackson The removal of Native Americans from New England 3 / 10 In which U.S. Supreme Court case did Native Americans win a legal victory to keep their land, but the victory was hollow because they were removed from their land anyway? Dartmouth College v. Woodward Barron v. Baltimore Gibbons v. Ogden Worcester v. Georgia 4 / 10 In George Washington’s First Inaugural Address who does he say is responsible for the success of the new nation? The Supreme Court Congress The citizens The President 5 / 10 Why was the Sedition Act of 1789 passed? Congress and the Presidents wanted to get rid of any British citizens trying to start a war. President Adams feared more immigrants would come to the United States if strict laws were not passed. President Adams and the Federalists Congress did not want any more American sympathy for the French. President Adams wanted to make sure Thomas Jefferson’s supporters were not allowed to vote. 6 / 10 Why was the Judiciary Act of 1789 necessary? There were not enough cases being heard at the Supreme Court. Protests were breaking out regarding the power of the Supreme Court. There were no requirements to become a justice. The U.S. Constitution did not specify how many justices there should be or which cases the court should hear. 7 / 10 In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule unanimously that Congress had the power to create a national bank? Gibbons v. Ogden Barron v. Baltimore Marbury v. Madison McCulloch v. Maryland 8 / 10 What is one major precedent George Washington set during his Farewell Address in 1796? He only served two terms. He served as the head of his political party. He gave it publically from the White House. He strongly favored allying with France over England. 9 / 10 Which of the following is not part of the Judiciary Act of 1789? There would be six justices for the Supreme Court. Created the office of Attorney General. It called for thirteen lower courts. It allowed for Judicial Review. 10 / 10 Which of the following is the best definition of “judicial review?” The President’s power to appoint Supreme Court Justices Congress’s power to impeach judges The review process that judicial appointments must go through prior to confirmation hearings The power of the Supreme Court to interpret laws of Congress and declare them unconstitutional if necessary Your score is Try another 10!
