Multiple Choice American History Questions!!!?

Question

1 – The British agreed to begin peace negotiations because:
A – the leaders in the Parliament became tired of the war and its costs.
B – King George III decided to concentrate his colonial ambitions on India instead.
C – the Americans had defeated the British so soundly at New York.
D – King George III had become tired of the war and its costs.


2 - The idea that new states would join the Union on an equal basis to the existing ones:
A – was a new idea and somewhat controversial.
B – was always expected to occur.
C – did not interfere with the land claims of Virginia.
D – immediately opened up Florida for settlement.


3 – The French Revolution:
A – was openly supported by almost all Americans.
B – was generally ignored by Americans, until citizen Genet started his campaign of good will in the US.
C – led to an American style constitutional government in France.
D – split Americans further into two political
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4 – Because of the size of the United States and a lack of easy communication throughout the nation:
A – it was easy to defend against attack.
B – most people traveled for pleasure only once every two or three years.
C – many people referred to their individual states as their country.
D – no one wished to move west without some government incentive.


5 – Despite his feeling of accomplishment, John Adams lost the election of 1800 because:
A – he didn’t have the support of George Washington, like he had in 1796.
B – some leaders of the Federalist Part did not support him and the Alien and Sedition Acts became unpopular.
C – some leaders of the Federalist Party did not approve of Adams’ support for France and Alexander Hamilton did not like him.
D – he should have chosen a more popular running mate like Alexander Hamilton.

Answer 1

1. A

2. B

3. D

4. C

5. B

Answer 2

1) A
2) A
3) B

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Answer 3

1. a
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. b