From Washington to Jackson

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During the Early Republic period, why were some Americans in favor of protective tariffs? Options: Businesses in northern states thought it would help them compete with European imports, it would allow Southern plantation owners to borrow money from banks, the federal government could then lower the income tax rates, it would enable Americans to buy foreign products

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Businesses in northern states thought it would help them compete with European imports

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Which Founding Father's contributions are being described?

• - First vice president of the U.S.
• - Second president of the U.S.
• - Promoted the cause of independence at the Continental Congress

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John Adams

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Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812? Options: impressment of American sailors into the British navy, attacks on American ships by the Barbary Coast pirates, seizure of American ships by the Spanish 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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Which controversial legislation of President John Adam's administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government? Options: the Embargo Act, the Monroe Doctrine, the Judiciary Act, the Alien and Sedition Acts

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the Alien and Sedition Acts

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This portrait of George Washington served as a larger symbol at the time of the War of 1812. Which of the following accurately reflects the views of the people of the time?

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The saving of the portrait by Dolly Madison on the day of the burning of the White House served as a symbol of American independence and perseverance.

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Which of the following statements would Alexander Hamilton most agree with? "The Constitution should be strictly interpreted to prevent government abuses", "A small federal government would protect individual freedom", "The formation of political parties would lead to disaster", "The United States should establish strong ties to Britain in order to promote trade"

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The United States should establish strong ties to Britain in order to promote trade

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Which of the following precedents did President Washington set? He decided to not run for a third term, He decided to pay all of our debts, He named well known people as governors in many states, He decided to move the capitol to Boston

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He decided to not run for a third term

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Disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton led to -

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the establishment of the first political parties

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Why did many farmers, artisans, and former Anti-Federalists support the Democratic-Republican Party?

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The Democratic-Republicans favored states' rights and the rights of the common man.

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington