The Early Republic

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The first president of the United States, and the commanding general of the victorious American army in the Revolutionary War.

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George Washington

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Who wanted a strong national government? Options: Federalists, Democratic Republicans

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Federalists

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Who wanted more power to be given to the state governments?

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Democratic Republicans

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A tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government.

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Whiskey Rebellion

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In 1774 I served on the First Continental Congress and helped draft the Declaration of Independence.  I later became the first Vice President and then our nation's 2nd President.

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John Adams

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President who bought Louisiana from France for $15 million

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which section on the map best represents the territory gained from the Louisiana Purchase? Options: Section I, Section II, Section III, None of these

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Section II

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Who did President Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?

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Lewis and Clark

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Born to the Chief of the Shoshone tribe, I was the child bride of a Canadian trapper. In 1804 I joined Lewis & Clark on an expedition to map the western lands of America.

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Sacagawea

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What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

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Doubled the size of the United States