Early Republic Test

Should historians judge historical figures for their actions based on today's standards of what is right and wrong, or should they be sympathetic to them because they lived in the past when things were "different"?

• Yes, they should be judged by today's standards.

• No, they should be judged within the context of the time they lived.

• Historians should not judge historical figures at all.

• Historical figures should only be judged by their contemporaries.

Define the word "Economy."

• A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state.

• The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.

• A set of principles by which a state or organization is governed.

• The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

List the first 5 presidents of the United States in order.

• George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe

• John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, James Monroe

What 3 lessons or warnings did Washington leave in his Farewell Address? Why was it important for him to step down as president after a 2nd term?

• Avoid political parties, avoid permanent alliances with foreign nations, and value unity among Americans; to set a precedent for peaceful transfer of power.

• Increase military spending, form alliances with powerful countries, and promote partisan politics; to ensure a strong government.

• Focus on economic growth, avoid international trade, and encourage immigration; to maintain the country's independence.

• Strengthen the federal government, avoid state sovereignty, and promote a national bank; to establish a strong financial system.

Define the Compromise of 1790.

• An agreement between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson to relocate the capital in exchange for federal assumption of state debts.

• A treaty between the United States and Great Britain to resolve post-Revolutionary War issues.

• A political agreement that allowed for the admission of Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

• A resolution to the conflict between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, leading to a duel.

Who fought in the War of 1812, why, and how did the war end?

• France and Britain fought over colonial territories, ending with the Treaty of Paris.

• The United States and Britain fought over trade restrictions and impressment, ending with the Treaty of Ghent.

• The United States and Native American tribes fought over land rights, ending with various treaties.

• Spain and the United States fought over Florida, ending with the Adams-Onís Treaty.

Who is Napoleon Bonaparte and what is the Louisiana Purchase?

• A French military leader who sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States, doubling its size.

• A British general who fought in the American Revolution and later sold Louisiana to the United States.

• An American president who purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire.

• A Spanish explorer who claimed Louisiana for Spain before it was bought by the United States.

Summarize Washington's presidency - when was he president, major events, whether he was well liked.

• 1789-1797; the establishment of the federal government, Whiskey Rebellion, well-liked.

• 1776-1783; the American Revolution, signing of the Declaration of Independence, controversial.

• 1801-1809; Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark expedition, mixed opinions.

• 1797-1801; XYZ Affair, Alien and Sedition Acts, not well-liked.

What does the Monroe Doctrine state regarding European nations and the American continents?

• European nations are encouraged to extend their holdings in the American continents.

• The United States will permit European nations to use armed force on the American continents.

• The United States will not permit any European nation to extend its holdings or use armed force on the American continents.

• European nations must seek permission from the United States before extending their holdings in the American continents.

What were the main differences between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?

• Federalists supported a strong national government, while Democratic-Republicans wanted limited national government.

• Federalists were based on farming, while Democratic-Republicans were based on manufacturing and shipping.

• Federalists opposed a national bank, while Democratic-Republicans favored a national bank.

• Federalists supported loose construction of the Constitution, while Democratic-Republicans supported strict construction.