Question

founding presidents exam name

1. what were the two sides in the revolutionary war?

a. france vs. england
b. colonists vs. england
c. patriots vs. commanders
d. grizzlies vs. pelicans

1. what major event did george washington have to deal with in his second term?

a. the whiskey rebellion
b. the boston tea party
c. the boxcar rebellion
d. the rebel without a clue

1. which city became the us capital while john adams was in office?

a. new york city
b. nashville
c. philadelphia
d. washington d.c.

1. the aliens and seditions acts said that you could be jailed for talking bad about what?

a. your parents
b. the government
c. ufos
d. how math is taught

1. jefferson had more slaves than any other president. how many did he have?

a. 60
b. 600
c. 6000
d. 67

1. jefferson added a huge amount of land to the u.s. when he purchased louisiana. who did he buy it from?

a. england
b. russia
c. france
d. mexico

1. which war ended with the treaty of ghent, while james madison was in office?

a. the revolutionary war
b. the war of 1812
c. the civil war
d. the french and indian war

Explanation:

1. The Revolutionary War was between the colonists (who wanted independence) and England (the colonial power).
2. The Whiskey Rebellion occurred during George Washington's second term.
3. Washington D.C. became the U.S. capital while John Adams was in office.
4. The Aliens and Seditions Acts targeted criticism of the government.
5. Thomas Jefferson had around 600 slaves.
6. Jefferson purchased Louisiana from France.
7. The War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of Ghent.

Answer:

1. B. Colonists Vs. England
2. A. The Whiskey Rebellion
3. D. Washington D.C.
4. B. The Government
5. B. 600
6. C. France
7. B. The War of 1812