Early Republic

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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Who was the second president of the United States, succeeding George Washington and preceding Thomas Jefferson?

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John Adams

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Why did George Washington, with the support of Thomas Jefferson, believe neutrality was best for the U.S.?

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Wanted to stay out of foreign affairs/wars

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Which one of these is an example of STRICT construction, as advocated by Thomas Jefferson? Options: Federalists; interpreting the constitution word for word, Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word, Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit, Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

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Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

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Francis Scott Key wrote which of these, while Thomas Jefferson was known for drafting the Declaration of Independence? Options: Federalist Papers, Common Sense, Star Spangled Banner, Battle Hymn of the Republic

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Star Spangled Banner

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Which two people, including Thomas Jefferson, were the founders of the first political parties?

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Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

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How did the Monroe Doctrine, which was influenced by the principles of Thomas Jefferson, address foreign intervention in the Western Hemisphere?

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The U.S. would no longer allow foreign nations to settle in the Western Hemisphere.

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Although Thomas Jefferson was a significant figure in early American history, which president declared war on England with the War of 1812?

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James Madison

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Which of these is an example of LOOSE construction, a concept opposed by Thomas Jefferson? Options: Federalists; interpreting the Constitution word for word, Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word, Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit, Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

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Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

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The necessary and proper clause was used as a way for the Federalists to support their views against Thomas Jefferson's preference for...

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Loose Construction