STAAR Review: Early Republic

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

Which success of Thomas Jefferson is reflected by the unorganized territory of the United States?

• Britain signed a treaty creating new borders

• Northwest Ordinance established new states

• Western elections voted Federalists into power

• France sold the lands of Louisiana

In what year was the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1775

• 1803

• 1821

• 1845

-supported by northern merchants and industry

-strong federal government

-federalist

Who does this best describe?

• James Madison

• John Adams

• James Monroe

• Patrick Henry

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

How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the U.S. in world affairs?

• European nations invited the U.S. to join the fight against Napoleon

• The U.S. established its identity as an independent and powerful nation

• foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage

• the U.S. was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere

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

How did Washington's "Farewell Address" influence American foreign policy?

• the U.S. led attempts to form international organizations that would seek peace

• the U.S. attempted to remain neutral with foreign powers through the 19th century

• the U.S. attempted to gain territory across the Americas

• the U.S. sought new trading relationships with Asian powers