UNIT 5 Early Republic Test

Which of these did NOT happen during the Early Republic of the United States?

• Constitutional Convention

• Washington's Farewell Address

• War of 1812

• Monroe Doctrine

One lasting memento of the War of 1812 is-

• an Indian barrier state in the Northwest

• the U.S. NATIONAL ANTHEM: "The Star-Spangled Banner"

• land that is part of Canada that used to be part of United States

• a hostile relationship between England and the United States

What is the principle of judicial review?

• The power of the Supreme Court to declare an act of another branch unconstitutional.

• The power of the Supreme Court to declare war.

• The power of the Supreme Court to make laws.

• The power of the Supreme Court to enforce laws.

Impressment was a cause of the War of 1812 -

• True

• False

"The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible."

         -President George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796

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.

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

• The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged.

• International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.

• The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

• Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited. 

What was a reason why Thomas Jefferson supported the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To encourage trade with European nations.

• To secure alliances with France and Britain.

• To prevent citizens from criticizing the federal government in speech or writing.

• It helped avoid impressment of U.S. sailors and encouraged the manufacturing of goods within the U.S.

Who was president during the XYZ Affair?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

Who was president during the War of 1812?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

Which issue was debated in Gibbons v. Ogden?

• The status of slaves living in free territories.

• The regulation of interstate commerce by federal or state laws.

• The constitutionality of tariffs.

• The separation of powers among the branches of government.