Early Republic Quiz

Which state became the 9th to ratify the new constitution, making it official?

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New Hampshire

Who was elected as the first president of the United States?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What were the two important departments overseen by Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?

• State and Defense

• Treasury and Foreign Affairs

• Treasury and Agriculture

• Justice and Interior

What were the followers of Alexander Hamilton called?

• Federalists

• Tories

• Democratic-Republicans

• Whigs

What was the Judiciary Act of 1789 responsible for creating?

• Three branches of courts

• Three levels of courts

• Three levels of government

• Three branches of government

What was the main purpose of Hamilton's financial plan?

• To reduce taxes

• To consolidate the debt

• To increase foreign trade

• To expand the military

What did the Neutrality Proclamation declare?

• Support for both France and Britain

• Support for France

• The U.S. would stay out of the conflict

• Support for Britain

Who became the Vice President in the election of 1796?

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the significance of Marbury vs. Madison (1803)?

• Established the power of the President

• Established the power of the Supreme Court

• Established the power of Congress

• Established the power of the states

What was the main outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Acquired Alaska

• Tripled the size of the U.S.

• Acquired Florida

• Doubled the size of the U.S.