Early Republic

Which of the following is the best example of an early US struggle to define the domestic authority of the central government?

• The XYZ Affair

• The War of 1812

• The Barbary Wars

• The Whiskey Rebellion

Which best completes the diagram?

• oversee state government agencies

• regulate the creation of new businesses

• establish a national bank

• eliminate protective tariffs

Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the US?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over-

• taxation without representation

• the doctrine of judicial review

• territorial expansion to the west

• the extent of federal power

Which action completes the graphic organizer?

• French naval attacks on US harbors

• British invasions of countries allied with the United States

• French embargoes on trade with the United States

• British impressment of US sailors

What was the main reason President Monroe made this statement?

• To strengthen political alliances with European allies

• To address European competition for natural resources

• To increase US military readiness for European expansionism

• To prevent European intervention in countries near the United States

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 US territories overseas

• allowing US citizens to emigrate

The US foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to -

• prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

• deter Spain from inciting revolution in former US colonies

• encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

• keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

How did the War of 1812 most affect the US economy?

• Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth

• Small farmers benefitted from higher export prices for grain crops

• The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited

• New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to-

• strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional

• decide the outcome of contested election results

• overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence

• mediate disputes related to commerce between states