The Early Republic

Who bought the Louisiana Purchase and in which year?

• James Madison 1900
• Thomas Jefferson 1803
• Thomas Jefferson 1776
• Jack Monroe 2015

Which option made the early republic a difficult era for presidents to rule?

• They had to build a stronger military, a strong economy, strong courts, and define the authority of the federal government.
• This was an easy era to rule. They had no problems.
• They got into many wars with England, France, Spain, and Germany.
• It was difficult to rule because all the guys looked the same with their fluffy white hair and capris.

Which one did NOT happen during this era?

• The country got a lot bigger
• We got more respect around the world after the War of 1812
• The National Bank finally closed
• We discovered many new animals and plants out West

Alexander Hamilton LOVED...

• Fried turkey
• State's Rights
• Farming
• The National Bank

Thomas Jefferson LOVED...

• Big Cities
• Very strong federal government
• State's Rights
• The National Bank

What was a positive effect of the blockade during the War of 1812?

• American manufacturing grew because we had to make our own stuff.
• We decided to give up and let England boss us around again.
• We ended up fighting in the War of 1812 and lost many men.
• We started doing more of our own farming.

What did George Washington warn us against in his Farewell Address?

• Slave labor
• Joining the military
• Eating too much ice cream
• Political Parties and alliances with other countries

Why was the Louisiana Purchase important?

• It doubled the size of our country and provided many natural resources.
• It impressed the whole world.
• It doubled our country in size but only gave us dull, useless land.

Who did we buy the Louisiana Purchase from?

• England
• Spain
• Canada
• France

Which one is true about the Embargo Act of 1807?

• Imports and exports increased.
• Imports and exports fell.