Early Republic

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"

All the following were problems faced by leaders during the Early Republic EXCEPT -

• conducting a war against Spain

• maintaining national security

• defining authority of the national government

• creating a stable economic system

All of the following are defining characteristics of the era of the Early Republic EXCEPT -

• the war of 1812

• expansion of national power

• closing of the national bank

• the purchase of Louisiana

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

What resulted with the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington administration?

• Judicial review was established

• the supreme court gained impeachment powers

• state's role in federal courts was redefined

• federal courts system was created

In what year was the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1775

• 1803

• 1821

• 1845

• - 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

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

• impressment of American sailors into the British navy

• attacks on American ships by the Barbary Coast pirates

• seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy

• violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes

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

• the Embargo Act

• the Monroe Doctrine

• the Judiciary Act

• the Alien and Sedition Acts