Unit 05 - Early Republic

Which controversial legislation of President John Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?

• The Embargo Act

• The Judiciary Act

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

One result of the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington presidency was —

• the establishment of the federal court system

• the limitation on the practice of judicial review

• the formal separation of federal and state courts

• the creation of a supreme court as final mediator

Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the republic?

• Southern smugglers would be forced to trade fairly and legally.

• Northern farmers would be able to trade in foreign markets freely.

• Northern manufacturers would benefit from less foreign competition.

• Southern states would sell more raw materials to Northern businesses.

Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States?

• The bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs.

• The bank did not permit the use of gold and silver for currency.

• The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy.

• The bank had corrupt leadership that threatened foreign trade and domestic industries.

A central issue contributing to the development of political parties in the United States was —

• the expansion of U.S. territory

• the role of the Supreme Court

• the diplomatic ties to foreign nations

• the power of the federal government

Which issue accounts for the development of political parties in the early U.S. republic?

• An argument about the peace treaty ending the War of 1812

• A disagreement about the creation of a national bank

• A disagreement about the purchase of Louisiana from the French

• An argument about adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution

How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the United States in world affairs?

• Foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage.

• European nations invited the United States to join the fight against Napoleon.

• The United States was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere.

• The United States established its identity as an independent and powerful nation.

Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?

• Seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy

• Attacks on American ships by Barbary Coast pirates

• Impressment of American sailors into the British navy

• Violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes

How did the Embargo Act of 1807 impact American trade?

• Imports grew while exports fell.

• Imports fell while exports grew.

• Both imports and exports fell.

• Both imports and exports grew steadily.

The X Y Z Affair is an example of how the Adams administration was working to —

• avoid war with the French

• negotiate boundaries with France

• expel France’s diplomats from the United States

• cooperate with France’s leaders during their revolution