The New Republic (pre-test)

Which of the following actions completes this graphic organizer?

• French naval attacks on U.S. harbors

• British invasions of countries allied with the United States

• French embargoes on trade with the United States

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

Which of the following problems did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• Southern states were threatening to seceded 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 constitution.

The first political parties in the United States were established in the 1790s largely because of political differences between -

• John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine

• George Washington and James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

Which action should be added to this list?

• 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.

What was a primary reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?

• to persuade American Indians to become farmers

• to gain access to important rivers

• to punish American Indians who were allies of the British

• to acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid -

• becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries

• being a part of a global trade network

• establishing U.S. territories overseas

• allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate from America

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

• passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain

• abolition of consumption taxes

• creation of a trade alliance with France

• establishment of a national bank

Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

• The federal government has the authortiy to regulate trade among the states.

• State governments lack the authority to regulate federal bureaus.

• Federal courts have the authority to determine the constitutionality of a law.

• State courts lack the authority to hear cases challenging federal law.

The numbered river on this map is most directly connected to the -

• defeat of British troops at the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution.

• exploration of land acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase.

• defeat of British invaders at the Battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.

• the settlement of territory in the Middle Colonies that had previously been claimed by the Dutch.