Early Republic Review

Why is the year 1803 significant to U.S. history?

• Congress passed the Naturalization Act

• The United States doubled in size

• England declared war on the United States

• Washington wrote his "Farewell Address"

Which issue would be supported by Thomas Jefferson, but rejected by Alexander Hamilton?

• a strong business culture

• a national bank

• an expansion of state's rights

• an anti-French policy

During the Early Republic period, why were some Americans in favor of protective tariffs?

• Businesses in northern states thought it would help them compete with European imports

• it would allow Southern plantation owners to borrow money from banks

• the federal government could then lower the income tax rates

• it would enable Americans to buy foreign products

• - First vice president of the U.S.
• - Second president of the U.S.
• - Promoted the cause if independence at the Continental Congress

Which Founding Father's contributions are being described?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Why did George Washington believe neutrality was best for the U.S.?

• Feared French settlements in the West

• Wanted to stay out of foreign affairs/wars

• Feared attacks from Native Americans

• Believed that fighting was a good thing

Which one of these is an example of STRICT construction?

• Federalists; interpreting the constitution word for word

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

• Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

Which two people were the founders of the first political parties?

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

• Samuel Adams and John Adams

• Thomas Paine and Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

The Monroe Doctrine said what?

• The U.S. would no longer allow foreign alliances

• The U.S wanted to be friends with all foreign countries.

• The U.S. wanted to fight the Native Americans over the territory claims.

• The U.S. would no longer allow foreign nations to settle in the Western Hemisphere

The Treaty of Ghent ended which conflict?

• Revolutionary War

• War of 1812

• French and Indian War

• French Revolution

What president declared war on England with the War of 1812?

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison