Early Republic Era Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

What political party did Alexander Hamilton help to found?

• Democratic-Republican

• Federalist

• Whig

• Tory

Which President made the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was the main issue during John Adams' presidency?

• Slavery

• Women's rights

• XYZ Affair

• Louisiana Purchase

During which President's term did the War of 1812 occur?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• George Washington

What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?

• Foreign alliances

• Political parties

• Economic depression

• Both A and B

Which party was Thomas Jefferson associated with?

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republican

• Whig

• Tory

What was the main purpose of the Louisiana Purchase?

• To gain access to natural resources

• To double the size of the United States

• To improve relations with France

• To establish military bases

Who succeeded George Washington as President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What was a key achievement of George Washington's presidency?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Winning the War of 1812

• Establishing the Cabinet

• Signing the Treaty of Paris