The Young Republic

What was the process of drafting and ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

• It was created through debate and compromise among the Founding Fathers
• It was created by the British government
• It was created by a single individual
• It was created by the states individually

What was the significance of the Connecticut Compromise?

• It created a separation of powers
• It established the judicial branch
• It created the House of Representatives and the Senate
• It established a system of federalism

What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

• The United States gained territory from Canada
• The British burned down parts of Washington D.C.
• The United States established itself as a major world power
• The Treaty of Ghent restored pre-war borders

What was the War of 1812 fought over?

• Impressment of American sailors
• British support for Native American tribes
• Trade restrictions
• All of the above

What were the views of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton on the role of government?

• Jefferson favored a smaller federal government, while Hamilton advocated for a stronger central government
• Jefferson favored a stronger central government, while Hamilton advocated for a smaller federal government
• Jefferson and Hamilton had no opinions on the role of government
• Jefferson and Hamilton had the same views on the role of government

What was the purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation?

• To expand westward
• To maintain royal rule
• To regulate trade
• To establish a new federal government

What were the limitations of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress had unlimited powers and could regulate trade and impose taxes
• Congress had unlimited powers but could not regulate trade or impose taxes
• Congress had limited powers and could not regulate trade or impose taxes
• Congress had limited powers but could regulate trade and impose taxes

What were the key debates and compromises surrounding the ratification of the Constitution?

• Federalists supported the Constitution, while Anti-Federalists opposed it
• There were no debates or compromises
• Federalists opposed the Constitution, while Anti-Federalists supported it
• The Constitution was ratified unanimously

What were George Washington's views on political parties?

• He believed political parties should be abolished
• He supported political parties and believed they were necessary for a functioning government
• He was wary of political parties, believing they could lead to division and strife
• He had no opinion on political parties

What are the principles of federalism and separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution?

• Power is concentrated in the state governments, and there are three branches of government
• Power is concentrated in the national government, and there is only one branch of government
• Power is divided between the national and state governments, and there are two branches of government
• Power is divided between the national and state governments, and there are three branches of government