Early Republic Era

Who was the first President of the United States during the early republic era?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

What were the major challenges faced by George Washington during his presidency?

• Implementing social welfare programs

• Negotiating trade agreements with China

• Addressing climate change issues

• Establishing a stable federal government, dealing with foreign policy issues, and managing domestic unrest.

What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion during Washington's presidency?

• It led to the repeal of the federal tax on whiskey

• It resulted in the secession of several states from the Union

• It had no impact on the power of the federal government

• It demonstrated the authority of the federal government to enforce laws and maintain order.

Who served as the Secretary of State during Washington's presidency?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What were the main principles of Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

• Support for a strong central government

• Loose interpretation of the Constitution

• Expansion of federal power

• Limited government, states' rights, and strict interpretation of the Constitution

How did Jefferson's presidency impact the expansion of the United States?

• Purchase of Alaska

• Louisiana Purchase

• Annexation of Texas

• Acquisition of Hawaii

What was the primary reason behind the Louisiana Purchase?

• To gain control of the fur trade in the area

• To expand the United States' influence in South America

• To acquire the port of New Orleans and the vast territory of Louisiana from France

• To establish a military base in the region

Who was the leader of France when the Louisiana Purchase took place?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Joan of Arc

• Louis XVI

• Marie Antoinette

What was the total cost of the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1 billion dollars

• $15 million

• 100 million dollars

• 5 million dollars

How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the size of the United States?

• It doubled the size of the United States by adding 828,000 square miles of territory.

• It had no impact on the size of the United States

• It increased the size of the United States by 100,000 square miles

• It reduced the size of the United States by 50%