Con Law Exam 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed Latest Update 2025-2026
In 1790, who presented petitions to the House of Representatives calling for the federal government to
put an end to the African slave trade? - Answers 2 Quakers from NY and Philadelphia
Also Ben Franklin from Pennsylvania Abolition Society petitioned to end slavery all together
Where is the word "slaves" included in the final draft of the Constitution? - Answers "Slaves", "slavery"
and "negroes" was not permitted to be used at all in final draft of Constitution
How many Americans died in Civil War? - Answers 600,000
In his draft of the Declaration of Independence, who did Thomas Jefferson blame for slavery in America?
- Answers From English monarch designed to contaminate innocent colonists
In 1790, which state had the largest slave population? - Answers New York & New Jersey had largest
north of Chesapeake
BUT VIRGINIA had overall LARGEST slave population (292,000 slaves and 12,000 freed slaves)
Which Founding Father forcefully moved in 1790 to call for an end to slavery in the United States? -
Answers Ben Franklin
Regarding Ben Franklin, at what juncture did he become a committed American revolutionary? -
Answers Signing of the Declaration of Independance in 1776
What was George Washington's position on slavery, and what did he ultimately do with the slaves he
owned? - Answers He took a personal vow to never purchase another slave and wished to see some
plan adopted that slowly abolished slavery. He eventually freed them in his will after his wife's death,
but she freed them a year after he died.
In 1790, what were the details of the final report passed by the House of Representatives on the slavery
issue? - Answers 7 resolutions reduced to 3. tax on slave trade dropped, also dropped 7th resolution
(that congress has control over human objects with principles of justice and good policy) "The Congress
have no authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the treatment of them within any of
the States; it remaining with the several States alone to provide any regulation therein, which humanity
and true policy may require." It made it unconstitutional to attempt to release slaves at any time. N got
more representation in Congress.
During what period was George Washington known as "the Father of the Country"? - Answers
Revolutionary War (since 1776 - before the country was even a country yet)
What major positions did Washington hold during the founding years of the United States? - Answers
General for Continental Army, presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, first and only
chief executive of fledgling federal gov't since 1789.
,What were the policy positions outline in Washington's Farewell Address in regard to: (i) presidential
terms, (ii) foreign policy, (iii) partisan politics? - Answers Isolationist foreign policy (strict american
neutrality and diplomatic independence from tangled affairs of europe - unity at home and
independence abroad), bipartisan politics but denounced excessive partisanship and it set the precedent
of presidential terms to 2 4-year terms (8 years total)
What was the effect of the 22nd amendment (ratified in 1951)? - Answers Made the 2 4-year term a
constitutional precedent (b/c FDR broke it)
Washington didn't want to stay in power until he died b/c that would mean presidents could remain
until they died like monarchies. office is bigger than the person.
What were Washington's personal qualities? - Answers 6'4, slightly above 200lbs, full head taller than
most of his peers, was "ugly". He dominated room with his presence and his martial dignity. Finest
horseman in VA, never got sick, and was very quiet
What were the central republican criticisms of Washington during his second presidential term? -
Answers He made himself a "quasi king". Acted like a king and did stuff like a king would. Embodied
national authority more than Congress. But a lot of those charges are untrue. Led by Jefferson who was
stabbing Washington in the back.
In terms of foreign policy, did Washington favor backing England or France? - Answers wanted America
to stay out foreign problems but favored england over France because he knew England would be a
better long-term ally.
What was Washington's general military strategy during the Revolutionary War? - Answers War of posts
- captured grounds - was meaningless. Strategic key was Continental Army. Keep the army together and
they could survive American Revolution. Just don't give up on army. Not losing = winning. Was with his
soldiers on the field getting shot at.
What was the Proclamation of Neutrality of 1793? - Answers It declared America an impartial witness to
ongoing European conflict.
What were the major provisions of Jay's Treaty? How did it impact foreign relations? What major
American leaders opposed it? - Answers Accepted that English naval and commercial supremacy and
endorsed pro-English version of American neutrality. England had right to place tariffs on American
exports and favored English imports. Also allowed English to force American sailors to serve in
navy/army. Compensate English creditors for pre-revolution war debts (most owed by VA planters). In
return, English agreed to submit claims by US merchants for confiscated cargoes to arbitrtion and to
abide by Treaty of Paris to evacuate its troops from their posts on western territories. Repudiation of
Franco-American alliance in 1778, which was instrumental in gaining French military assistance for
winning of American Revolution.
, Became protective shield of value thru 19th century, mostly postponed war with England until US was
economically and politically capable of fighting one.
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
What was the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794? What was Washington's reaction to it? - Answers Popular
rebellion in 4 counties of Western Pennsylvania protesting excise tax on whiskey.
Washington viewed the uprising as direct threat to authority of fed gov't and called out milita (13,000
men) to disable the rebellion.
What was Thomas Jefferson's general view of the French Revolution? - Answers The American
Revolution had been merely the opening shot in a global struggle against tyranny that was destined to
sweep over the world. Symbol of individual liberty.
What was the nature of Washington and Jefferson's relationship during Washington's second term? -
Answers Jefferson was two-faced and Washington knew it and called him out on it. Jefferson tried to
reconcile by writing friendly letters and Washington responded kindly until Newspapers printed
Jefferson's letter to Phillip Mazzzei
Who was James Monroe and what position did he hold in the Washington administration? - Answers
Zealous Jefferson protege who served as minister to France.
What were Washington's general views toward slavery and its elimination? What did he ultimately do
with his slaves? - Answers Wanted slavery off political agenda, didn't mention it in his farewell address,
but viewed it as a cancer on the politic of America that couldn't be removed w/o killing America. Slavery
is culprit preventing development of diligence and responsibility that would emerge gradually and
naturally after emancipation. But country wasn't ready to let go of slavery yet.
In his will it said that all his slaves would be free after death of his wife, Martha. Mount Vernon would be
sold off in pieces, part of the proceeds used to support his freed slaves and their children for several
decades into the future.
What were Washington's final words? - Answers "'Tis well."
In what year did the first competitive presidential race take place in the U.S.? Who came in first, and
second, in that election? - Answers 1796; John Adams won, Jefferson was second.
In 1790, who presented petitions to the House of Representatives calling for the federal government to
put an end to the African slave trade? - Answers 2 Quakers from NY and Philadelphia
Also Ben Franklin from Pennsylvania Abolition Society petitioned to end slavery all together
Where is the word "slaves" included in the final draft of the Constitution? - Answers "Slaves", "slavery"
and "negroes" was not permitted to be used at all in final draft of Constitution
How many Americans died in Civil War? - Answers 600,000
In his draft of the Declaration of Independence, who did Thomas Jefferson blame for slavery in America?
- Answers From English monarch designed to contaminate innocent colonists
In 1790, which state had the largest slave population? - Answers New York & New Jersey had largest
north of Chesapeake
BUT VIRGINIA had overall LARGEST slave population (292,000 slaves and 12,000 freed slaves)
Which Founding Father forcefully moved in 1790 to call for an end to slavery in the United States? -
Answers Ben Franklin
Regarding Ben Franklin, at what juncture did he become a committed American revolutionary? -
Answers Signing of the Declaration of Independance in 1776
What was George Washington's position on slavery, and what did he ultimately do with the slaves he
owned? - Answers He took a personal vow to never purchase another slave and wished to see some
plan adopted that slowly abolished slavery. He eventually freed them in his will after his wife's death,
but she freed them a year after he died.
In 1790, what were the details of the final report passed by the House of Representatives on the slavery
issue? - Answers 7 resolutions reduced to 3. tax on slave trade dropped, also dropped 7th resolution
(that congress has control over human objects with principles of justice and good policy) "The Congress
have no authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the treatment of them within any of
the States; it remaining with the several States alone to provide any regulation therein, which humanity
and true policy may require." It made it unconstitutional to attempt to release slaves at any time. N got
more representation in Congress.
During what period was George Washington known as "the Father of the Country"? - Answers
Revolutionary War (since 1776 - before the country was even a country yet)
What major positions did Washington hold during the founding years of the United States? - Answers
General for Continental Army, presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, first and only
chief executive of fledgling federal gov't since 1789.
,What were the policy positions outline in Washington's Farewell Address in regard to: (i) presidential
terms, (ii) foreign policy, (iii) partisan politics? - Answers Isolationist foreign policy (strict american
neutrality and diplomatic independence from tangled affairs of europe - unity at home and
independence abroad), bipartisan politics but denounced excessive partisanship and it set the precedent
of presidential terms to 2 4-year terms (8 years total)
What was the effect of the 22nd amendment (ratified in 1951)? - Answers Made the 2 4-year term a
constitutional precedent (b/c FDR broke it)
Washington didn't want to stay in power until he died b/c that would mean presidents could remain
until they died like monarchies. office is bigger than the person.
What were Washington's personal qualities? - Answers 6'4, slightly above 200lbs, full head taller than
most of his peers, was "ugly". He dominated room with his presence and his martial dignity. Finest
horseman in VA, never got sick, and was very quiet
What were the central republican criticisms of Washington during his second presidential term? -
Answers He made himself a "quasi king". Acted like a king and did stuff like a king would. Embodied
national authority more than Congress. But a lot of those charges are untrue. Led by Jefferson who was
stabbing Washington in the back.
In terms of foreign policy, did Washington favor backing England or France? - Answers wanted America
to stay out foreign problems but favored england over France because he knew England would be a
better long-term ally.
What was Washington's general military strategy during the Revolutionary War? - Answers War of posts
- captured grounds - was meaningless. Strategic key was Continental Army. Keep the army together and
they could survive American Revolution. Just don't give up on army. Not losing = winning. Was with his
soldiers on the field getting shot at.
What was the Proclamation of Neutrality of 1793? - Answers It declared America an impartial witness to
ongoing European conflict.
What were the major provisions of Jay's Treaty? How did it impact foreign relations? What major
American leaders opposed it? - Answers Accepted that English naval and commercial supremacy and
endorsed pro-English version of American neutrality. England had right to place tariffs on American
exports and favored English imports. Also allowed English to force American sailors to serve in
navy/army. Compensate English creditors for pre-revolution war debts (most owed by VA planters). In
return, English agreed to submit claims by US merchants for confiscated cargoes to arbitrtion and to
abide by Treaty of Paris to evacuate its troops from their posts on western territories. Repudiation of
Franco-American alliance in 1778, which was instrumental in gaining French military assistance for
winning of American Revolution.
, Became protective shield of value thru 19th century, mostly postponed war with England until US was
economically and politically capable of fighting one.
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
What was the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794? What was Washington's reaction to it? - Answers Popular
rebellion in 4 counties of Western Pennsylvania protesting excise tax on whiskey.
Washington viewed the uprising as direct threat to authority of fed gov't and called out milita (13,000
men) to disable the rebellion.
What was Thomas Jefferson's general view of the French Revolution? - Answers The American
Revolution had been merely the opening shot in a global struggle against tyranny that was destined to
sweep over the world. Symbol of individual liberty.
What was the nature of Washington and Jefferson's relationship during Washington's second term? -
Answers Jefferson was two-faced and Washington knew it and called him out on it. Jefferson tried to
reconcile by writing friendly letters and Washington responded kindly until Newspapers printed
Jefferson's letter to Phillip Mazzzei
Who was James Monroe and what position did he hold in the Washington administration? - Answers
Zealous Jefferson protege who served as minister to France.
What were Washington's general views toward slavery and its elimination? What did he ultimately do
with his slaves? - Answers Wanted slavery off political agenda, didn't mention it in his farewell address,
but viewed it as a cancer on the politic of America that couldn't be removed w/o killing America. Slavery
is culprit preventing development of diligence and responsibility that would emerge gradually and
naturally after emancipation. But country wasn't ready to let go of slavery yet.
In his will it said that all his slaves would be free after death of his wife, Martha. Mount Vernon would be
sold off in pieces, part of the proceeds used to support his freed slaves and their children for several
decades into the future.
What were Washington's final words? - Answers "'Tis well."
In what year did the first competitive presidential race take place in the U.S.? Who came in first, and
second, in that election? - Answers 1796; John Adams won, Jefferson was second.
