Early Republic 1789-1828 Test Review

Why did President Washington give this advice about the future of U.S. foreign policy?

• To end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

• To avoid being drawn into European wars

• To use trade embargoes to stay neutral

• To encourage economic growth through the transatlantic slave trade

The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid —

• becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries

• being a part of a global trade network

• establishing U.S. territories overseas

• allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate

The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to —

• prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

• deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies

• encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

• keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

Which phrases completes this excerpt?

• Colonial Settlements

• Protective Tariffs

• Permanent Alliances

• Territorial Disputes

Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?

• George Washington’s Farewell Address

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address

• The Federalist Papers

What was the main reason President Monroe made this statement?

• To strengthen political alliances with European allies

• To address European competition for natural resources

• To increase U.S. military readiness for European expansionism

• To prevent European intervention in countries near the United States

Which statement describes one result of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain lost control of Canada.

• The United States gained control of the Oregon Territory.

• The United States stopped trading with Britain and France.

• Great Britain stopped the practice of impressment.

Which of the following best completes the diagram above?

• Boston Tea Party

• War of 1812

• American Revolution

• Civil War

Which action completes this graphic organizer?

• French naval attacks on U.S. harbors

• British invasions of countries allied with the United States

• French embargoes on trade with the United States

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

Why did Alexander Hamilton think a national bank would strengthen the central government?

• The bank would help provide stability for the U.S. economy.

• The bank would create a monopoly that would eliminate state banks.

• The bank would encourage foreign competition for manufactured goods.

• The bank would have the power to regulate interstate commerce.