Republic 2021

Which problem did Washington encounter when he became President?

• Southern States were threatening to secede 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 new government.

Which statement best describes Washington's views on foreign policy?

• He wanted to create new treaties with France and Britain

• He wanted to acquire the land held by France and Spain in the United States

• He wanted to form alliances with France, Britain, and Spain

• He wanted the United States to remain a neutral country

Which of the following best describes George Washington?

• Set precedents for future presidents

• Purchased the Louisiana Territory

• President during the War of 1812

• Became a hero after the Battle of New Orleans

Which slogan portrayed the US response to the XYZ Affair during the Adams Presidency?

• Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute

• Free trade and sailor's rights

• No taxation without representaiton

• First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of our countrymen

How did Republicans feel about the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• It was a tool to remove political parties

• It was a way to increase citizens rights

• It was an attack on free speech

• It was necessary to keep order in the new nation.

In which year did Thomas Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?

• 1787

• 1803

• 1776

• 1914

What conclusion can be made from examining the map above?

• The Louisiana Purchase almost doubled the size of the United States

• France gained control of most of North America

• The Louisiana Purchase was given to the Native Americans

• Both Spain and the United States would share the Louisiana Purchase

These three Presidential actions in foreign policy were similar in that they each sought to-

• help European nations that had helped the US

• prevent a war from breaking out between France and the US

• avoid political entanglements with the countries of Europe

• expand American commerce with foreign nations

Which heading best completes the partial outline above?

• The Spoils System

• Hamilton's Financial Plan

• The American System

• Constitutional Amendments

Which best completes the diagram?

• Free Enterprise

• Hamilton's Financial Plan

• Mercantilism

• American System