Question

Which president passed the act described below, thereby changing the economic relationship between Great Britain and the United States in order to avoid war?
-Total ban on trade with foreign countries
-Supported Washing on's advice to remain neutral
-Failed and hurt the United States' economy
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. Andrew Jackson
c. Alexander Hamilton
d. John Adams

The lasting impact of the Supreme Court's decisions in McCulloch v.Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden is that -
a. it established the principle of judicial review.
b.the federal government held more power than the state governments.
c. it ruled that states could not trade with South American countries.
d. state governments held more power than the federal government.

After the XYZ Affair, John Adams felt he was maintaining national security * 4 points by -
• promoting trade with England and France.
• denying Cherokee Indians access to their lands.
• supporting military invasions in South America.
encouraging Congress to pass the Alien Act.

Answer 1

1. The president who passed the act described (which is likely the Embargo Act of 1807) is:
- **a. Thomas Jefferson.** This act aimed to avoid conflict by banning trade with foreign nations but ultimately harmed the U.S. economy.

2. The lasting impact of the Supreme Court's decisions in McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden is:
- **b. the federal government held more power than the state governments.** These cases established federal supremacy in matters of interstate commerce and implied powers.

3. After the XYZ Affair, John Adams felt he was maintaining national security by:
- **encouraging Congress to pass the Alien Act.** This act aimed to strengthen national security in light of fears of foreign influence and espionage.