STAAR Review

The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the -

• founding of trade schools in some colonies

• development of different economies in the two regions

• establishment of import taxes in some colonies

• pattern of religious differences in the two regions

Which chart correctly identifies reasons for and against ratification of the proposed US Constitution?

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Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?

• To declare independence from all European nations

• To form a social contract among themselves

• To demonstrate goodwill toward local American Indians

• To establish trade relations with other colonies

Which phrase best represents the US principle of republicanism?

• The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people

• The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions

• The division of power between a federal government and state governments

• The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional

Which reason best completes the diagram?

• Requirements of an alliance with France

• Interest in conquering territories in South America

• British impressment of US sailors

• Abolition of state militias

This excerpt supports the conclusion that Jefferson disagreed with -

• the congressional power of impeachment

• the presidential power to veto bills

• the states' power to amend the Constitution

• the Supreme Court's power of judicial review

Match the following

• George Washington

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• Northwest Ordinance

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• War of 1812

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• John Marshall

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• Alien and Sedition Acts

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’Tis our true policy to steer clear of ​ (a)   , with any portion of the foreign world—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it....But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.

• permanent Alliances
• colonial Settlements
• protective Tarriffs
• territorial Disputes

Order the following presidents by their term.

• John Adams

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington