Early Republic Review

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

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

Which of the following precedents did President Washington set?

• He decided to not run for a third term

• He decided to pay all of our debts

• He named well known people as governors in many states

• He decided to move the capitol to Boston

How did the Monroe Doctrine contradict statements in George Washington's farewell address?

• Washington was against issuing doctrines of any kind

• Washington believed America should stay out of foreign affairs but the Monroe Doctrine took a stance on foreign involvement in Latin America

• Washington stated that America should colonize Latin America and the Monroe Doctrine warned to stay out of Latin America

• Washington signed the Adams-Onis treaty and the Monroe Doctrine made it invalid

The Early Republic Era is about America under the first five ____________________.

• wars

• presidents

• political parties

• parliamentary acts

Washington was the first president and warned against forming permanent foreign ___________________

• commerce (trade)

• adversaries (enemies)

• alliances (friendships)

• relations with Native Americans

Washington warned against forming political parties during which speech?

• 1st Inaugural Address

• 2nd Inaugural Address

• Farewell Address

• State of the Union Address 1789