1. U.S. History Chapter 9 Review
8th Grade
U.S. History Chapter 9 Review

2. Which of the following problems were #1
Which of the following problems were
faced by the leaders of the early U.S.?
Building a military
Creating economic stability A: B:
Setting up a court system C: D:
All of the above

3. D. All of the above

4. Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, #2
Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton,
was most noted for _______________.
Devising plan to pay off nation’s debts
Raising revenue from land sales A: B:
Arranging loans from Europe
Taxing exports C: D:

5. B. Devising plan to pay off nation’s debts

6. Alexander Hamilton supported the creation of _______________.#3
Alexander Hamilton supported
the creation of _______________.
Extended voting rights
prohibition A: B:
Alliance with France C: D:
National Bank

7. D. National Bank

8. Which revolutionary figure was against #4
Which revolutionary figure was against
the formation of American political parties?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington A: B:
Thomas Paine C: D:
Patrick Henry

9. A. George Washington

10. A protective tariff _________.#5
A protective tariff _________.
Decreases domestic competition
Increases domestic competition A: B:
Increases foreign competition
Decreases foreign competition C: D:

11. D. Decreases foreign competition

12. John Adams dealt with the war between Britain and France by ________.#6
John Adams dealt with the war between
Britain and France by ________.
Negotiating a peace treaty with France A: B:
Causing the U.S. to invade Britain
Negotiating a peace treaty with Britain
Causing the U.S. to invade France C: D:

13. A. Negotiating a peace treaty with France

14. “Without revenues, a government This refers to the need for _____.#7
“Without revenues, a government
can have no power.”
This refers to the need for _____.
State militias A: B:
States’ rights C:
National bank D:
Federal taxation

15. D. Federal taxation

16. #8 Patrick Henry was An Independent A Federalist A DemocratB:
A Democrat
An Anti-Federalist C: D:

17. D. An Anti-Federalist

18. Name correct sequence of events: Constitutional Convention meets in PA #9
Name correct sequence of events:
Constitutional Convention meets in PA
Declaration of Independence announced
Federalist Papers written
George Washington elected President A:
I, II, IV, III B:
II, I, III, IV
IV, I, III, II C:
III, IV, II, I D:

19. B. Declaration of Independence, Constitutional Convention, Federalist Papers written, Washington elected President

20. “The great rule of conduct for us in regard
#10
“The great rule of conduct for us in regard
to foreign nations is…to have as little political
connection as possible….”
This statement was made by ________.
George Washington in Farewell Address
Thomas Jefferson in VA Resolution A: B:
John Adams in war message to Congress
James Madison in war message to Congress C: D:

21. A. George Washington in Farewell Address

22. Washington is describing which of his policies?
#11
“The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is
…to have as little political connection as possible….”
Washington is describing which of his policies?
Trade restrictions
Non-involvement A: B:
Mercantilism
Separation of powers C: D:

23. B. Non-involvement

24. This statement supports the idea of ________.
#12
“…our very detached and distant situation invites us to
pursue…our true policy to steer clear of permanent
alliances with any foreign power.”
This statement supports the idea of ________.
Isolationism A:
Neutrality B:
Military supremacy
International leadership C: D:

25. B. Isolationism

26. Washington managed the issue of defining
#13
Washington managed the issue of defining
authority in the government by________.
Establishing a Cabinet of officers
Creating the judicial branch A: B:
Pushing Congress to pass an import tax
Setting up two political parties C: D:

27. B. Establishing a Cabinet of Officers to lead parts of the government

28. When Washington said that “a passionate
#14
When Washington said that “a passionate
attachment of one Nation for another produces
a variety of evils,“ he was saying _________.
Take as much as possible from foreign nations
Getting help from foreign nations is vital to independence A: B:
Our nation has much to learn from older nations
Avoid forming alliances with foreign nations C: D:

29. D. Avoid forming alliances with foreign nations

30. In 1793, Washington issued a proclamation
#15
In 1793, Washington issued a proclamation
saying the U.S. would not take sides in the war
between France and England.
This was the _________________.
Proclamation of Neutrality A: B:
Washington Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation
Proclamation of 1793 C: D:

31. A. Proclamation of Neutrality

32. A primary goal of Washington’s foreign policy was to _________.
#16
A primary goal of Washington’s
foreign policy was to _________.
Avoid dangerous alliances with foreign nations
Encourage independence for Latin American colonies A: B:
Consolidate all of North America as the U.S.
Support French commoners during French Revolution C: D:

33. A. Avoid dangerous alliances with foreign nations

34. Which of the following was among the
#17
Which of the following was among the
original political parties in the U.S.? A:
Federalist B:
Democrat C:
Republican D:
Independent

35. A. Federalist

36. and the placing of tariffs on imports reflect?
#18
What did the creation of a national bank
and the placing of tariffs on imports reflect?
Jefferson’s actions to improve the U.S. economy
Hamilton’s plan to stabilize the U.S. economy A: B:
Federalist economic policies in the early U.S.
Southern states’ plans to protect plantation system C: D:

37. B. Hamilton’s plan to stabilize the U.S. economy

38. Hamilton urged Congress to pass a protective
#19
Hamilton urged Congress to pass a protective
tariff to encourage the growth of American _____.
Manufacturing A:
Labor unions B: C:
Agriculture D:
Slavery

39. B. Manufacturing

40. #20
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions were examples of nullification guaranteed through _____________.
Federal rights
Alien & Sedition Act A: B:
State’s rights C: D:
Constitution

41. C. State’s Rights

42. #21
What did the founding fathers take from the Roman Republic in regards to service to others?
Divided government
Partisan politics A: B:
Separated powers
Civic virtue C: D:

43. D. Civic Virtue

44. Factions are known for __________.
#22
Factions are known for __________.
Bringing groups together
Opposition within a party A: B:
Using compromise for issues
Calling for war C: D:

45. B. Opposition within a party

46. #23
The decision not to take sides in a war is known as being ____________.
Allied
Oppositional A: B: C:
Segregated D:
Neutral

47. D. Neutral

48. #24
“He gave off tremendous courage, strength of character, and leadership” describes which founding father?
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold A: B:
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington C: D:

49. D. George Washington

50. #25
The Northwest Ordinance established how Native Americans were to be treated in the territories in this way.
They were encouraged to begin farming
Troops could be sent if Native Americans harassed settlers A: B:
Property, rights & liberty are granted forever
Militia could remove them if progress impeded C: D:

51. C. Property, rights, & liberty should forever be granted to them

52. #26
The absence of which system was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative system
Revenue system A: B:
Education system C:
Election system D:

53. A. Revenue system

54. Which group favored the Articles of Confederation?
#27
Which group favored the Articles of Confederation?
Libertarians
Federalists A: B: C:
Anti-Federalists D:
Loyalists

55. C. Anti-Federalists

56. Which was 1st major political group that focused on states’ rights?
#28
Which was 1st major political group that focused on states’ rights?
Anti-Federalist
Democrat A: B: C:
Republican D:
Federalist

57. A. Anti-Federalist

58. #29
The Alien & Sedition Acts, passed right before the Election of 1800, were used to ________.
Promote patriotism
Expel Native Americans A: B:
Keep British from retaking Northwestern forts
Punish Republican newspaper editors C: D:

59. C. Punish Republican newspaper editors

60. #30
Hamilton proposed creation of a tariff because he wanted to _______________.
Empower farmers
Assist Napoleon A: B:
Help American commercial growth C: D:
Help unions

61. C. Help American commercial growth

62. Great Job!!!!
Thank you for playing!