Why did washington have a statement of neutrality?
1- He wanted to show Spain that the US was willing to trade
2- He wanted to develop an economic plan with his cabinet
3- he wanted to spell out his policy on taxes
4- he wanted to make it clear that the US was staying out of the war between france and england.
4- Washington wanted to make it clear that the US was staying out of the war between France and England.
Who was John marshall, and what role did he play in the development of the American government and the Supreme Court?
1- A famous explorer who led expeditions to the western frontier
2- A prominent military leader during the War of 1812
3- The first president of the US
4- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who helped establish judicial review and strengthen the federal government...
4- John Marshall was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who helped establish judicial review and strengthen the federal government.
The opinion [Marbury v. Madison] which gives to the judges the right to decide what laws are constitutional and what not, not only for themselves … but for the Legislature and Executive also … would make the Judiciary a [tyrannical] branch.—Thomas Jefferson, letter to Abigail Adams,
Use the quote to answer the question: What is Thomas Jefferson worried about after the Supreme Court's decision on Marbury v. Madison?
1- He is worried that he will be impeached from office by the Supreme Court
2-He thinks that the Supreme Court may have too much power
3-He is worried that Congress is going to use the power of Judicial Review
-4He thinks that the Supreme Court won't have enough power
2- Thomas Jefferson is worried that the Supreme Court may have too much power after the decision on Marbury v. Madison.
Spain refused to destroy Negro Fort, a fort in Spanish Florida that was an outpost for freed or escaped African Americans. How did that effect Florida??
1- it led to spain giving up florida to the US
2- The Seminole tribe of Florida had a stronger stance against the US
3- It proved that Spain wasnt going to just give up Florida.
4- It led to the first invasion of Florida.
4- It led to the first invasion of Florida.
Henry Clay's American System had high taxes on imported goods. How would that benefit the Western and Southern Territories?
1- He thought the taxes would help Southern farmers to ship things North.
2- He thought that Northerners would buy goods from the West and South to avoid paying high taxes.
3- He thought that Southerners would get more money from the taxes being collected.
4- he thought that the taxes would found a cross-country road system.
2- Henry Clay believed that Northerners would buy goods from the West and South to avoid paying high taxes on imported goods, thus benefiting the Western and Southern territories.
Which country was involved in the X, Y, Z affair that led to significant political and diplomatic crisis for which President?
1- France, Jefferson
2- Britain, Adams
3- France, Adams
4- Spain, Jefferson