1. What expedition did Thomas Jefferson establish to explore the West under the leadership of Lewis and Clark? a The Corps of Discovery b The Northwest Passagers c The Mountain Rangers d The Western Explorers 2. Whose presidency was responsible for the creation the judiciary system? a George Washington b James Madison c John Adams d Thomas Jefferson 3. What was the effect of the Louisiana Purchase? a It improved relations with England and Canada and prevented Indian invasions. b It prevented a western attack on the United States by Spain. c It stimulated the economy and strengthened the alliance with France. d It doubled the size of the country and provided control of the Mississippi River. 4. Which of the following events did not occur during the John Adams administration? a Buildup of the U.S. Navy b XYZ Affair c The Alien and Sedition Crisis d The Whiskey Rebellion 5. Which presidency was responsible for the Alien and Sedition Acts, which restricted the rights of immigrants and government critics? a George Washington b James Monroe c John Adams d James Madison 6. What issues were at stake in accepting or rejecting Hamilton's financial plan? a Creating a national bank or building a navy b Borrowing money from England or signing a treaty with France c Balancing federal authority and states' rights d Paying state debt first and federal debt second 7. What did people who agreed with Alexander Hamilton believe about the government? a The federal government should be strong. b The federal government should be weak. c The federal government should not pay to borrow money. d The federal government should do what the states said. 8. What were the key points of George Washington's Farewell Address? a The strength of agriculture, the need for Congress, and the importance of states' rights b The power of the Bill of Rights, the need for strong leadership, and the benefit of taxes c The need for military strength, the importance of the presidency, and the power in foreign alliances d The importance of neutrality, the danger of political parties, and the need for federal unity 9. Which statement describes the views of the Federalist Party? a Ordinary citizens could not be trusted with political power. b There should be a strong federal government. c Powers not expressly given to the federal government belonged to the states. d The Supreme Court should have federal jurisdiction over the legislative branch. 10. What is another name for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual freedoms? a Declaration of Individual Rights b Citizen Responsibilities and Privileges c American Rights and Duties d Bill of Rights