Early Republic Review Wash. to Jeff

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One Result of the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington presidency was ---

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the establishment of the federal court system

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Which controversial legislation of President John Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?

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The Alien and Sedition Acts

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The Alien and Sedition Acts, passed right before the election of 1800, were used to ---

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punish Republican newspaper editors

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Which of the following statements about the Alien and Sedition Acts is correct? The acts were quickly repealed and are regarded as dark moment in American history, The acts were necessary to prevent the British from taking control of the US government., The acts successfully prevented Thomas Jefferson from winning the 1800 presidential election., The acts were renewed until the Era of Good Feelings began, following the Napoleonic Wars.

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The acts were quickly repealed and are regarded as dark moment in American history

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Which of the following statements about the Whisky Rebellion is correct? It demonstrated the ability of the new government to overwhelm American Indian troops., It demonstrated the power of the new government to enforce its authority over citizens in all states., It demonstrated the desire of the new government to expand beyond the original thirteen states., It demonstrated the ability of the new government to limit the power of the president through checks and balances.

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It demonstrated the power of the new government to enforce its authority over citizens in all states.

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The "XYZ Affair" led to all of the following except --- the 1778 Treaty Alliance, America dropping financial claims against France, the capture of 80 French ships by American forces.

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America declaring war on France.

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The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the ---

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state-level supreme courts

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In response to the "XYZ Affair" and threats to national security, Congress passed the --

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Alien and Sedition Acts

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Which of the following did Thomas Jefferson support but not Alexander Hamilton did not? National Bank, Pro-British policies, more states rights, anti-French policy

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more states rights

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Which of the following believed in the common man and supported an agrarian (ag related) society? Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Federalists, Aaron Burr

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Thomas Jefferson