New Republic Test

The decision made by President George Washington to use the state militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated that the-

• New national government intended to enforce federal laws

• Federal government had no authority to impose an excise tax

• President was becoming a military dictator

• States were still the dominant power in the new nation

According to President Washington, the interests of the United States would be best served by-

• forming military alliances with other nations

• placing high tariffs on imported goods

• maintaining a foreign policy based on neutrality

• avoiding trade agreements with foreign nations

In April of 1793, President George Washington issued a proclamation saying the United States would not take sides in the war between England and France. This was the-

• Proclamation of 1793

• Washington Proclamation

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Proclamation of Neutrality

Soon after the U.S. Constitution was adopted, disagreements arose over the proper role of the government. These disagreements led to the development of the first-

• corporations

• cabinet offices

• civil rights movement

• political parties

Which of the following actions was NOT a precedent set by President George Washington?

• Asking people to call him “President of the United States”

• choosing the first cabinet

• leaving office after two terms

• importing goods from overseas

The rebellion of Pennsylvania farmers during Washington’s presidency was a reaction to:

• The Kentucky and Virginia resolutions

• attacks by Native Americans

• a tax placed on whiskey

• a tariff placed on farm lands

Which idea was supported by Thomas Jefferson?

• State government should be stronger than the national government

• Only educated people should lead the nation

• The Constitution should be interpreted loosely

• The government should encourage manufacturing over farming

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

• The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged

• International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances

• The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

• Further colonization of the Americas by European countries in prohibited

What did John Marshall do?

• Upheld the doctrine of states’ rights

• Supported the popular election of Supreme Court justices

• Allowed slavery to extend into western territories

• Wrote the Supreme Court decision that established the principle of judicial review

How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

• The use of federal paper currency increased

• Agricultural imports increased

• Imports of raw materials increased

• Manufacturing increased