The Early Republic Quiz Practice

Why were northern states in favor of Hamilton's protective tariff?

• The tariff protected southern farmers from impressment.

• The tariff forced northern manufacturers to charge higher prices for their products.

• The tariff made products produced in the North less expensive than imported products.

Why were Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans against policies that favored manufacturing and trade?

• The Democratic Republicans felt the National Bank should have more power.

• The Democratic Republicans felt manufacturing and trade would corrupt the nation and give power only to the wealthy.

• The Democratic Republicans wanted stronger relations with Britain.

Why did Jefferson favor a laissez-faire attitude toward the nation's economy?

• It encouraged a “hands-off” approach to the economy from the government.

• It promoted American-made goods.

• It lowered taxes on American goods.

Read the excerpt.

"Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. . . . Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition?"

— George Washington, Farewell Address.

Which of the following statements BEST summarizes Washington's viewpoint on American foreign policy as expressed in the excerpt?

• The United States can take advantage of Europe's ambition.

• The United States should not become involved in European politics.

• Europe's interests are similar to those of the United States and should be supported if they are threatened.

How did the election of 1796 increase political tensions?

• After the Revolution, women demanded an equal voice and vote in politics.

• President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy.

• Northerners were unhappy that southerners, who counted enslaved people as part of the population, had so much more representation in Congress.

How did Jefferson’s views differ from Hamilton’s? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Jefferson wanted a smaller federal government.

• Jefferson wanted close ties with Britain rather than France.

• Jefferson opposed the Bank of the United States.

Supreme Court power to decide whether laws Congress passes violate the Constitution

• tariff

• precedent

• laissez faire

• judicial review

• embargo

an economic system with as little government interference as possible

• tariff

• precedent

• laissez faire

• judicial review

• embargo

an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow

• tariff

• precedent

• laissez faire

• judicial review

• embargo

tax on imports

• tariff

• precedent

• laissez faire

• judicial review

• embargo