Early Republic

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• Great Britain was refusing to trade with U.S.

• Southern states were threatening to secede

• The U.S. had large debts from the American Revolution

• The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced

Alexander Hamilton's plan to improve the U.S. economy is for the Federal government to...?

• Establish the Federalist Party

• Establish the First National Bank

• Establish the Virginia House of Burgesses

• Establish the Democratic-Republican Party

The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that...?

• The Federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws

• A stronger national military was needed to stop foreign threat

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

In Washington's Farewell Address, he advised the nation to...?

• Make as many foreign alliances as possible

• Create political parties

• Elect John Adams

• Have as little political connection as possible with foreign nations

Disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson led to the establishment of the__________________?

• First National Bank

• First political parties

• First World War

The organization of the first political parties resulted in large part over the issue of ____________________?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Establishment of the Principles of the Constitution

• Establishment of the First National Bank

• The Re-election of George Washington

Which Supreme Court case strengthens the Judicial Branch, giving the branch the power of Judicial Review?

• Marbury vs. Madison

• McCulloch vs. Maryland

• Gibbons vs. Ogden

• Curry vs. Lebron

The Marbury v. Madison case stated the principle that...?

• The president has the power to veto legislation

• The courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional

• Only courts may regulate interstate commerce