Early Republic/Jackson Era

Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to —

• the creation of reservations for American Indians
• a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights
• the establishment of the first U.S. political parties
• a compromise over slavery in western territories

The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it —

• reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
• confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce
• established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court
• upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president

This list provides examples of —

• topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
• domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic
• weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
• issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments

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

• prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
• deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies
• encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
• keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

What was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?

• Votes were cast by secret ballot.
• Property qualifications for voting were strengthened.
• Poll taxes were reduced.
• Voter participation increased.

What was one of the challenges George Washington faced as first President of the United States?

• deciding which exports to foreign countries should be taxed
• defending the Southern border of the United States against attacks from Spain
• paying off debts from the American Revolution.
• determining how many Senators each state should have in Congress

What was one consequence of the type of taxes shown in the diagram?

• British manufacturers sold more goods in America.
• American Indians preferred to purchase British goods.
• Southern plantation owners sold more raw cotton in Britain than in the United States.
• Northern factory owners received some protection from British competition.

The characteristics identified in the boxes above best describe the —

• Sons of Liberty
• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists
• Democratic-Republicans

Which statement correctly describes one of the first American political parties?

• Democratic-Republicans looked to Alexander Hamilton and John Adams for leadership.
• Democratic-Republicans favored a “strict” construction of the U.S. Constitution.
• Federalists supported giving the vote to all adult males.
• Federalists feared a strong national government.

President George Washington opposed the formation of political parties because he believed they would —

• extend voting rights to people without property
• put men in office willing to accept bribes for favors
• involve Americans in foreign entanglements
• create jealousies and conflicts that would divide Americans