STAAR Early Republic Review-Expansion

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Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to –

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The establishment of the first U.S. political parties

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Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

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Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law

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Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president? Options: Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union, The United States had large debts from the American Revolution, Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States, The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution

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The United States had large debts from the American Revolution

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According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation’s economy? Options: The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain, The abolition of consumption taxes, The creation of a trade alliance with France, The establishment of a national bank

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The establishment of a national bank

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How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy? Options: The use of federal paper currency increased, Agricultural imports increased, Imports of raw materials increased, Manufacturing increased

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Manufacturing increased

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Which of the following best completes the diagram above? Boston Tea Party, War of 1812, American Revolution, Civil War

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War of 1812

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Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings? Options: The United States ceded territory to Great Britain in an attempt to avoid war, There was a renewed sense of nationalism, Evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditionalists, Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government

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There was a renewed sense of nationalism

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Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
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The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged,
International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances,
The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty,
Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited

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Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited

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The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to –

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Prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

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This list provides examples of –

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Domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic