Early Republic

The Wiskey 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 of the following best describes Washington's stance based on the quote

"It is our policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.."

• he believed strongly in creating a presidental cabinet

• he felt it was necessary to follow the Constitution

• he believed relationships with foreign countries were necessary for trade

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

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

Why did President Thomas Jefferson approve the negotiations that led to the Louisiana Purchase?

• he wanted to settle boundary disputes with Great Britain

• the wanted to take control of the Mississippi River

• he wanted to obtain land to limit Russian colonization

• he wanted to take contol of the Appalachian Mountains

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

• taxation without representation

• the doctrine of judicial review

• territorial expansion to the west

• the extent of federal power

The following quote helped Alexander Hamilton justify-

"Congress shall have the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for the carrying into Execution the foregoing powers"

• fighting the War of 1812

• establishing a judicial branch

• purchasing Louisiana territory

• creating a natinal bank

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that-

• only the courts may regulate interstate commerce

• the president may veto federal legislation

• the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional

• only the president may issue an executive order

The foreign policy depited below was designed to-

• show United States' interest in claiming South American lands

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

• prevent European countries from recolonizing in the Americas

• attack Europe to trade with countries in the western hemisphere

Which of the following statesments best reflects a key belief of the Democratic-Republican Party?

• "the Supreme Court must have the freemom to interpret the Constitution as it sees fit"

• "Unless we take steps to encourage manufacturing, our national economy will fail"

• " the growing power of the central government is a threat to the rights of the states"

• "the United States must strengthen its economic bond with Great Britain"

All of the events listed below occurred during -

-Renewed sense of nationalism

-one political party system

-high tariffs set to protect manufacturing

• the American Revolution

• the Jackson Era

• Washington's Presidency

• the Era of Good Feelings