2025 STAAR REVIEW

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What term describes George Washington's actions of giving a "State of the Union Address," choosing a cabinet, and retiring after serving 2 terms, which were followed by other presidents?

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Precedent

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George Washington warned future presidents and government administrations to avoid entangling alliances with other countries.

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Foreign policy

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National safety, education, highway systems, post offices, taxes, agriculture, health department.

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Domestic policy

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For the first century of America's history, the government believed it was important to stay out of foreign affairs and separate America from the rest of the world

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isolationism

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During the war between France and England, the United States refused to trade with either country.

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embargo

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In the war between England and France, America did ally with either side in order to attempt not to make either country angry

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neutrality

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What is the term for the British navy's practice of boarding American ships, kidnapping American sailors, and forcing them to fight in the British navy?

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impressment

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Democrats tend to support social programs, free health care and college, and environmental protection. Republicans tend to support free enterprise, limited regulations for businesses, and low taxes. What does this describe?

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Political parties

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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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Washington warned against forming political parties during which speech?

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Farewell Address