Day 12 Warm-Up: Early Republic

John Adams (2nd president), angered many Americans, violated freedom of speech

• 1st Amendment
• 8th Amendment
• Alien and Sedition Acts
• Causes of the War of 1812

British impressment of U.S. sailors

• 1st Amendment
• 8th Amendment
• Alien and Sedition Acts
• Causes of the War of 1812

Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government

• 1st Amendment
• 8th Amendment
• Alien and Sedition Acts
• Causes of the War of 1812

Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

• 1st Amendment
• 8th Amendment
• Alien and Sedition Acts
• Causes of the War of 1812

Which of the following happened during the War of 1812? Select TWO correct answers.

• American forces captured Canada
• The British burned much of Washington D.C.
• Native Americans helped U.S. troops
• U.S. defeated the British in the Great Lakes region

The “Star Spangled Banner” is significant to American culture because —

• it reminds Americans about our success against the British during the War of 1812
• it became the anthem of the Union soldiers during the war of 1812
• it encouraged other Americans to become involved in writing poetry
• it later became the National Anthem

The list provides examples of -

• topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
• domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic
• weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
• issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments

Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

• The federal government has the power to regulate trade among the states.
• State governments lack the authority to regulate federal bureaus.
• Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law.
• State courts lack the authority to hear cases challenging federal law.