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.

Which of the following is the best example of an early US 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

Why did many farmers, artisans, and former Anti-Federalists support the Democratic-Republican Party?

• The Democratic-Republicans favored the expansion of a strong national government.

• The Democratic-Republicans supported strict restrictions on immigration.

• The Democratic-Republicans supported the use of tariffs

• The Democratic-Republicans favored states' rights and the rights of the common man.

The organization of the first US 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 a second term as president

• The establishment of the First bank of the United States

• The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa

Which statement describes one result of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain lost control of Canada

• The United States gained control of the Oregon Territory

• The United States stopped trading with Britain and France.

• Great Britain stopped the practice of impressment

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.

-George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796

Why did President Washington give this advice about the future of US foreign policy?

• To end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

• To avoid being drawn into European wars

• To use trade embargoes to stay neutral

• To encourage economic growth through the transatlantic slave trade

The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European Power.

-President James Monroe, message to Congress, 1823

What was the main reason President Monroe made this statement?

• To strengthen political alliances with European allies

• To address European competition for natural resources

• To increase US military readiness for European expansionism

• To prevent European intervention in countries near the United States

History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government . . . . It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances.

-President George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796

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 US territories overseas

• allowing US citizens to emigrate

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.

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 Papers