Quiz Me! - Events: Growth of a NationTest your knowledge about events in the Growth of a Nation era! 1 / 10Which issue would a member of the Democratic-Republican political party support? Tariffs to support the new industries in the Northeast Strict interpretation of the Constitution Strong trade agreements with the British The National Bank 2 / 10What were the last minute appointments made by President Adams to the federal court system called? The Federalist Appointments The Revenge Appointments The Midnight Appointments The Late Appointments 3 / 10Which issue would a member of the Federalist party support? Higher prices for farm products The French Revolution Use of the “necessary and proper” clause States’ rights 4 / 10What were the results of the Election of 1800? Thomas Jefferson won an overwhelming victory over President John Adams. The House of Representatives chose the president when the electoral vote was tied. The President was a Federalist and the Vice-President was a Democratic-Republican. Alexander Hamilton supported Aaron Burr for president rather than Thomas Jefferson. 5 / 10Why did John Adams appoint federal judges before leaving office? John Adams did not want James Madison to join the Supreme Court. Adams wanted John Marshall to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Adams knew that President Jefferson did not agree with his political ideas. Adams wanted to keep the judicial branch under Federalist control. 6 / 10Why was the Election of 1800 referred to as the Revolution of 1800? French officials interfered with the presidential election in the United States. Control of the government changed peacefully from one political party to another. Farmers in Pennsylvania refused to support the election because of unfair taxation. Federalists refused to acknowledge the election of Thomas Jefferson as president. 7 / 10Which individual below would most likely support the Federalist Party? A judge who supported strict interpretation of the Constitution A banker from New England A supporter of Thomas Jefferson A plantation owner who believed in states rights 8 / 10Which individual below would most likely support the Democratic-Republican Party? A judge who supported loose construction of the Constitution A plantation owner who supported states’ rights A businessman from NewYork A supporter of John Adams 9 / 10What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase? George Washington purchased the land from France for $15million. John Adams sent Lewis and Clarke to explore the new territory. James Madison declared the purchase of the territory unconstitutional. Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the United States. 10 / 10Which of the following best describes the land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase? The land west of the Rocky Mountains to the border of Spanish California The land west of the Mississippi River to the border to the Pacific The land west of the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains The land west of the Appalachians to the Mississippi River Your score is Try another 10!
