EARLY REPUBLIC - STAAR

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?

• The United States ceded territory to Great Britain in an attempt to avoid war.

• There was a renewed sense of nationalism.

• Evangelical revivalists challenge religious traditionalists.

• Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government.

Which of the following was the most direct result of the environmental modifications listed above?

• Federal regulations were adopted to ensure safety and ease of travel on the road.

• State governments cooperated closely to maintain road quality.

• Improve transportation to western states expanded trade and settlement.

• Road construction became a major industry in the United States.

The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that --

• the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws

• a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats

• the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries

• a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states

Which action completes this diagram

• oversee state government agencies

• regulate the creation of new businesses

• establish a national bank

• eliminate protective tariffs

This list provides examples of --

• topics discussed during the Second Constiutional 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

According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nations's economy?

• 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

What problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• 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 constiuttion