US History S1 Unit 3 Assessment The New Republic

What advice did George Washington give to the nation in his Farewell Address?

• No president should serve more than 2 terms.

• Political parties can unite the nation.

• Avoid entangling alliances with foreign nations.

• To create a 2nd national bank.

Which of the following was the most immediate result of President Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion?

• It promoted greater exploration of the interior of the American continent.

• It proved a nation with a strong central government nation could enforce its own laws.

• It indicated that a national military was unnecessary for the new nation.

• It led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

During the presidency of George Washington, disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson over the interpretation of the Constitution contributed to the

• elimination of the commerce clause.

• suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion.

• development of political parties.

• impeachment of federal judges.

As a Democratic-Republican with strict constructionist views concerning the Constitution, why did Thomas Jefferson hesitate to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• The nation’s tax base was not strong enough to buy the expensive real estate.

• Jefferson’s party did not support the belief in Manifest Destiny.

• The Constitution did not explicitly grant the Executive Branch power to purchase land.

• He did not want to threaten American neutrality by negotiating with Europeans.

American success at the conclusion of the War of 1812 led to

• increased cooperation with England.

• decreased sectionalism over slavery.

• an emerging national identity and nationalism.

• anti-government sentiment.

The decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) was significant because it established that the Supreme Court

• had limited powers over state courts

• had the power to choose its own members

• had the power of judicial review and could declare a law unconstitutional

• could impeach the president and other government officials

Who was President during the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• Madison
• Monroe
• Jefferson
• Adams

From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• Great Britian
• Spain
• France
• Russia

Which of the following happened while James Madison was President of the United States?

• Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
• Monroe Doctrine was written
• the War of 1812 occurred
• the federal court system was established

What is the correct order of the first five Presidents?

• Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams
• Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe
• Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Monroe, Adams
• Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Monroe, Madison