Early Republic Quiz

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 in the north.

The Alien and Sedition Acts, passed during John Adams' presidency, were used to -

• keep people patriotic during wartime

• target French immigrants and people saying bad things about the government

• expel American Indians from U.S. territory

• prevent trade with Britain

The Louisiana Purchase is considered a turning point in U.S. history because - 

• the United States gained independence from Great Britain
• the U.S. gained access to the Pacific Ocean
• the United States doubled in size
• the U.S. was able to complete the transcontinental railroad

The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it -

• reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs

• established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court

• confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce

• upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president

Which answer best describes the practice of Judicial Review?

• Gave the supreme court the power to sign treaties

• The supreme court has the power to declare a law as unconstitutional

• The supreme court could remove any amendment from the bill of rights

• The supreme court was disbanded due to corruption

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the War of 1812?

• Impressment of American sailors

• The French attacking American ships on the Atlantic Ocean

• British acting like pirates (stealing American ships and goods)

• British giving guns to Native American Tribes

After the War of 1812, Americans felt a great sense of pride in their country, what is this called?

• Nationalism

• Communism

• Imperialism

• Catholicism

The War of 1812 was a conflict between which TWO nations? (SELECT 2)

• Great Britain

• The United States

• France

• Spain