Early Republic Review Quiz

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To limit the influence of European powers in the Western Hemisphere

• To settle longstanding territorial disputes between the French and British in Canada

• To relocate American Indians to make room for white settlers in the Northwest Territory

• To establish commercial ties with newly independent countries in South America.

What was a key foreign policy theme that George Washington Established in his Farewell Address?

• Maintaining good relations with American Indians

• Building a strong navy and permanent army

• Avoiding alliances with European powers

• Asserting presidential authority over foreign policy

Which of the following best completes the diagram above?

• War of 1812 begins

• Washington warns to avoid alliances

• Jefferson completes Louisiana Purchase

• Monroe issues Monroe Doctrine

Washington supported Hamilton’s Whiskey Tax because -

• It would limit the consumption of alcohol in the new nation

• Money would be collected from the mill industry

• It would present Washington an opportunity to show the National Government’s force

• Revenue would be generated to help pay off war debts

In response to Adams’ concern over French spying from within the U.S., Adams

• Imprisoned all persons of Spanish ethnicity living in the U.S.

• Issued the Alien Act which allowed the government to imprison French people believed to be dangerous

• Revoked the visas of most French officials he believed were spies

• Passed the Sedition Act which jailed any person critiquing the American government during war time

The Louisiana Purchase –

• Gave America land that stretched all the way to the Pacific Ocean

• Doubled the size of America’s territory

• Was a gift from America to France

• Took place in 1607

One effect of the War of 1812 was -

• Britain agreed to never attack America again

• America now became the world’s most powerful nation

• America gained respect from countries around the world

• Americans realized a large army was necessary at all times

The Monroe Doctrine was so controversial because -

• He issued the statement without approval from the legislative branch

• It deported French citizens that were suspected of being spies

• America forbid strong European countries from claiming more land in the Western Hemisphere

• It created a permanent alliance with Britain which George Washington had advised against in his Farewell Address

The Louisiana Purchase was up for sale because -

• Spain needed money to enhance its armada

• France was at war and needed more revenue

• Britain had defeated the French and mandated the land be sold

• Spain did not have the finances or infrastructure to colonize the territory