Early Republic

The Louisiana Purchase was significant to the development of the United States in 1803 because it

• doubled the size of the United States of America.

• encouraged the establishment of U.S. manufacturing.

• forced new territories to follow the Northwest Ordinance.

• caused the United States to go to war with Great Britain.

“It is our policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world…”

What does George Washington mean in the quote above?

• He believed the U.S. should stay neutral in its dealings with other countries.

• He believed relationships with foreign countries were necessary for trade.

• He felt it was necessary to follow the Constitution.

• He believed strongly in creating a presidential cabinet.

Which is the best example of how George Washington maintained national security?

• He protected citizens’ first amendment rights to petition the government.

• He encouraged the creation of political parties in the United States.

• He sent out a force of 13,000 militia troops to suppress the uprising.

• He worked with Congress at great lengths to pass the Embargo Act.

- How much power should the federal government be given?

- What should be the basis of the U.S. economy?

- Should a national bank exist?

These things all lead to -

• addition of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.

• election of George Washington as president.

• outbreak of the War of 1812.

• creation of political parties in the United States.

- Federalists

- Believed the wealthy and well educated should lead the nation

- Emphasized manufacturing, shipping, and trade ?

Which of the following best completes the list above?

• Supported the French in most arguments

• Supported United States farmers

• Supported a strong central government

• Supported a strong state government

“The city of Chicago will rewrite its gun ban ordinance because a Supreme Court ruling today has made the current law ‘unenforceable.’ The 5-4 decision reversed a ruling that had upheld Chicago's ban on handguns.”

Which Supreme Court case gave judges the power described above?

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Dred Scott v. Sanford

• Marbury v. Madison

• Gibbons v. Ogden

How did the War of 1812 significantly affect the United States economy?

• Surge in patriotism

• Increase in foreign respect

• Expansion in manufacturing

• Weakening of Native influence

The Monroe Doctrine was designed to -

• show United States’ interest in claiming South American lands.

• prevent European countries from recolonizing in the Americas.

• express the U.S. stance of neutrality when European nations were at war.

• attract Europe to trade with countries in the western hemisphere.

Which of the following could be a quote from a Democratic-Republican?

• “The United States must strengthen its economic bond with Great Britain.”

• “Unless we take steps to encourage manufacturing, our national economy will fail.”

• “The Supreme Court must have the freedom to interpret the Constitution as it sees fit.”

• “The growing power of the central government is a threat to the rights of the states.”

- Renewed sense of nationalism

- One political party system

- High tariffs set to protect U.S. manufacturing

These things took place during the -

• the Era of Good Feelings.

• the American Revolution.

• the Jacksonian Era.

• Washington’s Presidency.