Early American Republic Review

George Washington's foreign policy statement that said the US would not side with any of the nations at war in Europe following the French Revolution.

• Embargo Act
• Neutrality Proclamation
• XYZ Affair
• Aggressive Manifest Destiny

Which of the following was NOT a piece of advice included in Washington's Farewell Address?

• maintain current borders
• avoid political parties
• stay out of debt
• stay out of foreign affairs

The second US President, John Adams, became very unpopular when he signed these laws in response to criticism to his handling of the XYZ Affair.

• Alien & Sedition Acts
• Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
• Embargo Acts
• XYZ Acts

Which of the following laws was passed by Thomas Jefferson in order to prevent foreign interference with American trading ships?

• Alien & Sedition Acts
• Neutrality Proclamation
• Embargo Act
• Barbary Act

Which President's foreign policy included a declaration of war on Britain?

• John Adams
• George Washington
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson

Which Supreme Court case established the policy of judicial review?

• Marbury v. Madison
• Gibbons v. Ogden
• McCulloch v. Maryland
• Worcester v. Georgia

Which early Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is considered the most influential?

• John Jay
• Roger Taney
• John Roberts
• John Marshall

Which of the following would NOT be associated with the Federalist political party?

• creating a national bank
• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson
• loosely interpreting the Constitution

Democratic-Republicans would agree with all of the following statements except

• governmental power should be left with the states.
• federal laws supercede state laws.
• the national bank is unconstitutional.
• the Constitution should be strictly interpreted.

Which of the following is not a cause of the War of 1812?

• British refusing to pay debts owed to the US
• impressment of US sailors by British navy
• British providing Native Americans with weapons
• British attacking American ships