Early Republic

Why did Alexander Hamilton think a national bank would strengthen the central government?

• The bank would help provide stability for the US economy.

• The bank would create a monopoly that would eliminate state banks.

• The bank would encourage foreign competition for manufactured goods.

• The bank would have the power to regulate interstate commerce.

Marbury v. Madison was significant 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 president

Washington's Farewell Address gave a warning for the New Republic against

• getting involved in foreign affairs

• giving the states too much power

• the National Bank

Washington's foreign policy was-

• isolation and neutrality

• involvement and alliance

• alliances and isolation

Answer explanation

Stay out of other country's battles and don't form alliances!

What was significant about the Whiskey Rebellion? tricky one, so make sure you read carefully!

• it was the first time the southern states opposed the nothern states

• it was the first test of federal authority in the U.S.

• it was the first time federal taxes were introduced

• it was the first test of state cooperation

Answer explanation

Federal authority (power) was tested and proved to be STRONG because the gov't stopped the rebellion with the army!

Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Early Republic that wanted a stronger federal government?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Marshall

John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, -

• upheld the doctrine of states rights

• supported popular election of Supreme Court justices

• allowed slavery to extend into western territories

• wrote the Supreme Court decision that established judicial review

Which was a characteristic of the ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS?

• the U.S. ceded territory to Britain in an attempt to avoid war

• there was a renewed sense of nationalism

• evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditionalist

• many states called for a restructuring of the federal government

Why did President Monroe introduce the Monroe Doctrine to Congress?

• to strengthen political alliances with European allies

• to address European competition for natural resources

• to increase U.S. military readiness for European expansionism

• to prevent European intervention in countries near the U.S.

Answer explanation

Monroe Doctrine was a warning to Europe to stay on their side of the world!

Which letter represents the land that was acquired by Thomas Jefferson in 1803?

• B

• C

• D

• F

Answer explanation

Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 from France!