Early Republic Staar Reiew

George Washington's foreign policy is best exemplified by the...

• Embargo Act 
• Neutrality Proclamation
• Aggressive Manifest Destiny
• XYZ Affair

The first political parties were formed because of disagreements over what issue? 

• should more power be with state or federal government?
• should the US expand its borders?
• should Presidents be elected through electoral college or popular vote?
• should representation in Congress be equal or based on population? 

The second President, John Adams, became very unpopular when he signed these laws in response to criticism to his handling of the XYZ Affair. 

• Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
• Embargo Acts
• The XYZ Acts
• Alien & Sedition Acts

Which of the following laws was passed by Thomas Jefferson in order to prevent foreign interference with American trading ships? 

• Alien & Sedition Acts
• Embargo Act
• Neutrality Proclamation
• Barbary Act

Which Supreme Court case established the doctrine of judicial review? 

• Marbury v. Madison
• McCulloch v. Maryland
• Gibbons v. Ogden
• Worcester v. Georgia

This case strengthen the federal government by allowing the national government to control all trade/commerce between states.

• Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

• McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

• Marbury v. Madison (1803)

The first political parties were formed because of disagreements over what issue?

• How should the U.S. get out of debt?

• Should the US expand its borders?

• Should Presidents be elected through electoral college or popular vote?

• Should representation in Congress be equal or based on population?

"The Western Hemisphere is off limits to European colonizers." Which President's foreign policy includes this statement? 

• James Monroe
• James Madison
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson

After what war did the U.S. experience a period of prosperity and cooperation known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• Revolutionary War

• World War II

• Civil War

• War of 1812

Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of the War of 1812? 

• Neither side won nor lost territory
• The United States won the war.
• The British won the war. 
• The United States gained control of Florida territory.