Unit 5: Early Republic Test

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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

Front

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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Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the republic? Options: Southern smugglers would be forced to trade fairly and legally., Northern farmers would be able to trade in foreign markets freely., Northern manufacturers would benefit from less foreign competition., Southern states would sell more raw materials to Northern businesses.

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Northern manufacturers would benefit from less foreign competition.

Front

A central issue contributing to the development of political parties in the United States was —

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the power of the federal government

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Which issue accounts for the development of political parties in the early U.S. republic? Options: An argument about the peace treaty ending the War of 1812, A disagreement about the creation of a national bank, A disagreement about the purchase of Louisiana from the French, An argument about adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution

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A disagreement about the creation of a national bank

Front

How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the United States in world affairs?

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The United States established its identity as an independent and powerful nation.

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Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812? Options: Seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy, Attacks on American ships by Barbary Coast pirates, Impressment of American sailors into the British navy, Violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes

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Impressment of American sailors into the British navy

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How did the Embargo Act of 1807 impact American trade?

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Both imports and exports fell.

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The X Y Z Affair is an example of how the Adams administration was working to —

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avoid war with the French

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James Monroe expanded the territory of the United States by —

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acquiring Florida from Spain