Early Republic STAAR Review

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

• The XYZ Affair

• The War of 1812

• The Barbary Wars

• The Whiskey Rebellion

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

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

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 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 U.S. territories overseas

• allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

• The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged.

• International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.

• The power to nullify federal laws to preserve sovereignty.

• Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.

The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to -

• prevent further European colonization in the Westward Hemisphere

• deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies

• encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

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

Which action completes this graphic organizer?

• French naval attacks on U.S. harbors

• British invasions of countries allied with the United States

• French embargoes on trade with the United States

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy?

• Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth.

• Small farmers benefited from higher export prices from grain crops.

• The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited.

• New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment.

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

• reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs

• confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce

• established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court

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