Unit 5 Review (Early Republic)

Which controversial legislation of President John Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?

• The Alien & Sedition Acts

• The Judiciary Act

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Embargo Act

The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that --

• a national court system was needed for resolving dipsutes between states

• the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries

• a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats

• the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws

Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the repubic?

• Southern states would sell more raw materials to Northern business

• Northern manufacturers would benefit from less foreign competition

• Northern farmers would be able to trade in foreign markets freely

• Southern smugglers would be forced to trade fairly & legally

This list refers to the contributions of which Founding Father?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• John Jay

Based on the excerpt, why was Washington considered to be a great leader?

• Washington gave up his own personal well-being for the well-being of the country

• Washington defeated the large British army in the American Revolution

• Washington exhibited the wisdom of someone much older

• Washington received the support of all the electors

A central issue contributing to the development of political parties in the United States was --

• the power of the federal government

• the diplomatic ties to foreign nations

• the role of the Supreme Court

• the expansion of U.S. territory

Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Federalists argued that the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted by --

• looking to precedents from international court cases

• taking into account historical and social changed

• applying judicial review from the courts

• strictly reading the text

Based on the excerpt, how did this decision impact the power of the federal government?

• States could not levy a tax on institutions created by the federal government

• federal government did not have the right to create a national bank

• States like Maryland had the power to tax the national bank

• Only the federal government could regulate banks

Which action completes this graphic organizer?

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

• French embargoes on trade with the United States

• British invasions of countries allied with the United States

• French naval attacks on U.S. harbors