Early Republic and Age of Jackson STAAR Review

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?

• The United States ceded territory to Great Britain in an attempt to avoid war.

• There was a renewed sense of nationalism.

• Evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditionalists.

• Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government.

The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that-

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

• a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats

• the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries

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

Which action completes this diagram?

• oversee state government agencies

• regulate the creation of new businesses

• establish a national bank

• eliminate protective tariffs

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*The Whiskey Rebellion

*The Bank of the United States

The Alien and Sedition Acts

*Marbury v. Madison

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This list provides examples of-

• topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention

• domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic

• weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation

• issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments

According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?

• The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain

• The abolition of consumption taxes

• The creation of a trade alliance with France

• The establishment of a national bank

Which problem did George 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 stronger constitution.

The organization of the first U.S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France

• The election of George Washington to second term as president

• The establishment of the First Bank of the United States

• The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa

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

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The Great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled, with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.

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Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?

• George Washington's Farewell Address

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address

• The Federalist Paper

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'Tis true policy to steer clear of ____?____ with any portion of the foreign World- So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it... But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.

-President George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796

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Which phrase completes this excerpt?

• colonial Settlements

• protective Tariffs

• permanent Alliances

• territorial Disputes